Removing factory locking lug nuts

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Nov 26, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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18bora

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Originally Posted by ethan169

So does anybody know of a tool that i can remove my factory locking lug nuts with?

http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2684546

Nov 26, 2009 | 11:27 AM

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Nov 26, 2009 | 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wizzo 8

I use a crafstman 12 point socket and hammer one on that fits snug. Well then I use a impact gun which you might not have to impact gun it off. I have access to shop air so it makes it easier.

^^^what I did.

Nov 26, 2009 | 11:30 AM

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holy $hit. I guess it worked

Nov 26, 2009 | 11:32 AM

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go to the dealer...when i bought my car they didnt have the key so i went to mitsu, they took the locks off and they were even nice enough to give me some lugnuts to replace the ones with locks on them...

Nov 26, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spoolme

LOL thats great!

Back on topic...

Call McGuard and tell them what happened... They'll ask you to email them a hi res picture of the lock. They'll then match it to the correct one.. In my situation they were in between 2 options so they sent me both and a return mailer to send back the incorrect one.

Cheers!