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Old 20 Dec 2005, 11:35 pm
Michael Pardee
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Default Re: Anyone have an idea how to remove a broken wheel lock nut?

"DaveK" <skulka22@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Without using torches?


Yes - drive a 6 point socket on it (one that almost fits but is one size too
small to fit over it). If you have chosen the right size it will be peeling
the metal back as it goes on, so watch your fingers. Remove the lock as
though removing a regular lug nut. The two will be tightly jammed together
and you will need a vise and a drift or punch to drive the lock out of the
socket.

I've only done it once, but it worked the first time. Needless to say, it
can't be done with a cheap socket.

Mike


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