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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 05:04 PM
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Default Help!!!!! Gorilla lugs, no key.. Nighmare!

Can anyone help?
I have tried the reverse thread remover.. Nothing.
I have tried the irwin set.. Anyone. Here is a pic./
 
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Old Apr 11, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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You need to weld a lug nut to the end of that nut. I hope your a good welder and the locks aren't too tight. Watch the splatter (use heat buster), but those don't look to bad.
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 06:32 PM
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12 point (Impact) socket and a BFH....(Big friggn hammer)
Pound it on.. A good breaker Bar and your good to go.
 
Old Apr 11, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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+1 on the 12 point socket, those lugs suck. Had them once and NEVER again.
 
Old Apr 12, 2014 | 12:30 AM
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a tuner lug nut socket will remove it. Before you go nuts go get yourself a socket from Pepboys, they're made exactly just for those lug nuts. 5 bucks and it's black in color.
 
Old Apr 12, 2014 | 07:30 AM
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Heat them up with a torch Big vice grips
 
Old Apr 12, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by STUMPMI
12 point (Impact) socket and a BFH....(Big friggn hammer)
Pound it on.. A good breaker Bar and your good to go.
this right here. had the same problem, worked like a charm!
 
Old Apr 13, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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A dedicated lug nut removal tool is your friend. They're not cheap though and you probably won't justify spending the money.
 
Old Apr 13, 2014 | 10:26 AM
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Looks like a job for Visegrips!! Thats what some guys who steal wheel's tell me they use, they say we don't worry about not having those keys, put the boys on them and away you go.

We just used some on my friends F150 and the frozen lug came off, got to really squeeze the heck out of them and get a good bite, and then stand on them.
 
Old Apr 16, 2014 | 02:10 PM
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Around here, if you can verify ownership of the vehicle most tire shops have the correct socket to remove them. They may even be able to order one from Gorilla for you.
 
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