So does anybody know of a tool that i can remove my factory locking lug nuts with? Ive lost my lug key for the second time

First time the deal lost them and extracted the old nuts, then provided me with new ones. Two days later i go to do my brake and I must have left the key on one of the lugs.

Anyway anybody know of a tool or a place that can remove my locking lug nuts? They are the factory Mitsubishi ones that came with the car.


Thanks for the help guys!

 

They make locknut removal tools that you can get at any autoparts store or tool store like harbor freight. If I remember right the stock Mitsu wheel locks are made by McGuard. I work at Napa and there's a couple different ones but for that company the part number here is 61-8405 and runs about $10. Hope this helps

 

Most Mitsu dealerships have a master set of keys.

 

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.

 

+1, what i did

 

Same here.

 

I do have air and an impact at my garage in Vt but i don't really want to drive all the way up there just to remove these. I'm assuming that hammering on the 12 point socket destroys the socket?

Ill look into a removal tool at a parts store but I didn't see any at autozone. I should try a better store.

I guess i could bring it back to the dealer.

Do you think the locking nuts are really necessary? Like do these wheels get stolen often? I dont generally park my car in sketch areas.

Thanks guys!

-Ethan

 

No they are not necessary if someone wants your wheels they will get them. I lost mine and I took them off with a 12 point and it did not mess it up at all. I went to the dealer and got 4 new lugs and they cost 34 dollars I think . Well good luck with this .

 

It does destroy the socket but thats why I use the craftsman one because I just take it in and exchange it for a new one. No questions asked

 

Great process... my bro in law did this in his shop. He was a life saver!! I wouldn't be able to put on my new wheels if it wasn't for this. Other places charged WAAAY to much to do it and they'll just probably break stuff in the process.

 

Just wanted to add to this.

I originally tried a craftsman 12 point socket and I couldnt hammer the socket on there hard enough to keep it from slipping. I was too afraid of hitting the wheel and damaging it so I couldn't get a good blow on there..... after a week of kind of thinking about it I decided to use a 1/2 drive short extension...this took two solid blows and that socket was on there no problem and no damage to the wheel.

Once I took the socket/lug nut out I faced a new problem. how do i get the lug nut out of the socket. Well long story short I couldnt get it out of there with a hammer and a vice so I built this jig sort of and used a hydrolic press. I have access to a machine shop at work so it was nice and easy. I included a picture of my setup incase any one was curious. It basically lets the nut through the hole but not the socket...simple yet effective.

btw my socket was bearly even damage after removing 4 of these in a row. Good stuff craftsman!

-Ethan

 

In your case I woudnt use them anymore, no offense. If someone wants them bad enough they will take them--or just take the whole damn car. Locking lugnuts are a pita for reasons like your situation. Imo, just stick with the regular lugnuts.

 

 

Snap On part LSR2000 iirc.

Matco also makes a good set. Both of these sets are thin wall so there is no damage to the wheel. Both these kits are done by hand for the best results.


The kits at the parts stores are way too large for most wheels and have issues even contacting the lug before hitting the wheel.

 

if its oem you can go to a dealership.

they have the master key for most wheel locks. they said they have 95% chance of being a match to the ones you have.

ask nicely. i did and they replaced it with the oe lug nuts for free!

true story - happened yesterday.