How to Remove Locking Lug-Bolts without the Key

[@chrisfix]

Here is the tool to remove locking lug nuts: ctatools.com/products/1775

[@aceshigh2079]

why not just use regular or Needle nose visegrips ?

[@dylanrowe7581]

Hey Chris a very easy method and less time consuming just a bolt extractor and rachet

[@chrisfix]

@@dylanrowe7581 the lug-bolts have collars on the outside of them that spin. Whatever you hammer on them will just spin freely.

[@dylanrowe7581]

​@chrisfix yes you are right about that on your car but my dad did work at dealership where he had car that did have this style lugnut and he was able to use a bolt extractor and hammer and rachet to remove it

[@kieranshaw1601]

@@chrisfix I already seen a video how to do this, the guy used an angle grinder to cut around the hub

[@noobwow2009]

I bought 5 different key nut lugs so the thief need to do this 20 times to steal my wheels. Edit: Change back to regular lugs before going to tire shops lol

[@SickMy_Duck]

Genius I would say 😂

[@joblessalex]

Bro, I'd just use an easy out socket. Your different keys aren't doing shit.

[@sCumBagDads]

​​@@joblessalexthey are all six inch long spikes bro, he's thought of it all don't even try it lmao

[@joblessalex]

@@sCumBagDads If they're that long, vise grips. Next.

[@David-kh2gk]

I bet tire shops love you

[@CHAOS_6E]

I can already imagine finding a thief trying to steal my wheels, then just hearing “HEY GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE”

[@Antoine_ZR1]

😂😂

[@dw214]

​@CHAOS_6E Bro ....im dead....that was good. 😂😂

[@SmokeGodZ33]

😂😂😂😂💀

[@journeytogreatness8671]

💀

[@Bmanfresh]

Lol pretty funny.

[@kellzbury5447]

Thanks man i been trying to take my neighbors wheels for a while now

[@chrisfix]

Glad I could help

[@jamble7k]

based youtube commenter helping their neighbours get their stuck wheels off

[@carlpeeples7057]

😆

[@carlpeeples7057]

​@@chrisfix😆

[@taylorc2542]

Then you are nnnnn.

[@ArgonBlargh]

The best part is at the very end he put a locking bolt back on the tire so he absolutely had the key and just destroyed one for our entertainment and information. Thank you ChrisFix

[@garyw9108]

And here I was just in the walmart parking lot in my jeep looking at the jeep next to me, thinking those rims would look great on my jeep. I now have a fast and reliable way to confiscate those rims before the owner comes out of the store. Saving me over $1,500 dollars in tires and rims. Thanks, Chris Fix. Between you, the guy that picks the locks, and the guy that shows how to mix chemicals, I never have to work for the things I want again. 😂😂😂

[@Angre_]

Thank Chris, this is gonna be really helpful tonight. Saw this set of wheels I’ve had my eyes on for a while. Hope this does the trick.

[@blanzahi9677]

hhhhhhhh

[@SampsaNollaViis]

​@@blanzahi9677you cant type?😂

[@pokemonrocks08]

Just got to Harbor Freight and get a few impact rated sockets and a 2lb hammer instead. Will be quicker, quieter, and after you're done, you can just return them for your money back.

[@chicago1680]

lol

[@danemowris39]

Well did you get a new set of wheels or what?

[@dexdexter8489]

Here in Argentina robbers just use a slightly oversized socket wrench quickly hammered over the bolt and they run away with your wheel faster than a F1 boxes mechanic.

[@PBMS123]

do you mean undersized. Oversized would just slip

[@cooluser23]

​@@PBMS123no, oversized it goes over the nut.

[@AdamantineAxe]

@@cooluser23 no, oversized would slip, but these nuts have a loose hardened slip ring so hammering on an old socket won't work

[@Rhino5.7]

No they make some with teeth inside to grip so slightly over sized they have a kit with 17 19 21 and 22 lol takes like less then a min this guy mad a easy job more difficult 😅 and more expensive with a kit the socket kit is literally $20

[@S30luis]

@@PBMS123nah i do this at work. 12 point socket just slightly oversized, gotta hammer it on pretty good. Also have a tool kit where its almost like a socket that is slightly oversized and tapered but smooth on the inside that makes really quick work of these.

[@wesfields9322]

Thanks to you, chris, I went ahead and got my Christmas gifts early this year. Youre the man

[@chrisfix]

No problem!!!!

[@firefly2472]

Im missing 4 wheels, you know where they went ?

[@lolmasterplays655]

@@firefly2472i wanted to thank you for the wheels 🙏

[@rubenproost2552]

​@@firefly2472ask new ones from Santa

[@oxygen454]

@@firefly2472🤣 ask @Wesfields9322

[@jo-eo4fr]

I scrolled past this then heard "Hey guys, Chris fix here." And I've never gone back to a video faster

[@bloody1416]

Same here, I heard: hi guys! Wait go back GO BACK

[@i_bumble_bee]

Same here

[@bigbraz]

When I bought the locking bolts, my tire guide told me to use the code in the package and order another key for like $10 bucks to have as a spare. 'Best 10 bucks you'll ever spend if you ever need it.' Do it people, you don't know that you need an umbrella till it's raining.

[@chrisfix]

Wish there was something like that in this car

[@samsmith3464]

Just straight up teaching us how to steal wheels

[@jluc155]

They sale these kits every where online, by the time someone pulls up with their kit and starts drillin its over 💨 🔫 💨 🔫

[@st200ol]

Is stealing wheels even a thing now? In the past it was and I suppose now most cars have locking wheel nuts thieves don’t bother. More money in catalytic converters perhaps.

[@jeanc1622]

​@2.Plus.2.Equals.5 thats also an extremely slow and bad way to remove wheels if you want discretion and speed

[@talonwhitman7858]

To be fair locking lugs are the biggest scam of all time. Worked at a tire shop for about a year and removed locking lugs daily without the key cause customers couldn’t find it. Super easy only need a socket and a sledge for almost every type. Rarely would I ever use a special tool.

[@jluc155]

@st200ol wheels and tires are expensive people can flip them easy can make $800 - $1k. Dealerships have been getting hit past couple of years

[@sappireflames0009]

Always always check the door compartment for the key. I spent 90 dollars getting them removed and replaced, and when I cleaned my car, I found it.

[@TheFabulousCube]

Either there or the glove box. Or center console.

[@محمدمهدیترکمانی-س1ع]

who put the nut on ? factory? what is this for? looks like more trouble on emergency

[@b-chroniumproductions3177]

Or where the factory jack is

[@homelessdrifter9508]

usually they are in the boot in with the other accesories

[@sesamstraathooligan9587]

​@@محمدمهدیترکمانی-س1عafaik it's usually aftermarket. It's to prevent people stealing your wheels, comes with the key so it's not that much trouble usually

[@chuckhall5347]

Don't forget to look in the trunk next to the spare tire before you buy that kit. That is where they usually keep the tool for that.

[@chrisfix]

I looked everywhere and didn't see anything :/

[@andytraiger4079]

I keep mine in the glove compartment...

[@mammothshits11]

@@chrisfix did you check to see if its in the fuel tank?

[@barneymiller6204]

And check for trunk monkey too.

[@asianinashed]

Where I work we either hammer on a socket or a stripped nut extractor. (If we get customer consent)

[@gntimmer]

I just use a tube and a welder, works everytime

[@wolfvash22]

I get the stripper nut extractor, but how do you do it with a socket, at least without destroying it.

[@ICoNicOne1]

Yo Chris u actually teach me alot from ur videos keep up the good work man👍

[@chrisfix]

That is great to hear!

[@ctambush1]

I actually needed this, my mustang came with these and dealer didn’t have the key. So this will work perfectly when I need to change the wheels

[@chrisfix]

Here is the tool to remove locking lug nuts: ctatools.com/products/1775

[@rj4n]

This is the most foolish removal method I've ever seen. Just look up sockets designed for it, no need to drill or anything. Just smack on a socket on and remove.

[@frostyflake1128.]

I’d remove them sooner rather than later! That way you can still remove the wheel incase you get a flat tire!

[@frostyflake1128.]

@@rj4nthose are pretty good, but somebody who is inexperienced could easily put one on crooked and use an impact to remove it and mess up the lug hole on the wheel, but it is a pretty easy method to use too!

[@katiebartlett6239]

​@@frostyflake1128.I've seen them come off straight when hammered on crooked lol

[@piotrgenderka3260]

Your content is gold.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@Yeoj444]

Bro who tf out here thinking my mini van wheels finna get stolen.

[@johnepling3664]

this kit is more for idiots like my friend who buys a used vehicle with locking lugs and no key. Thats why it costs 400$. Takes advantage of desperation

[@YellowDoh]

You’d be surprised

[@Yeoj444]

@@johnepling3664 oh for sure I got the fee waived off at one dealership then another wanted to take them back 😂

[@johnepling3664]

@@YellowDoh in Detroit or Chicago maybe, but in most areas there's too many cameras to just jack locked wheels

[@observingrogue7652]

Anything they can take, they can sell. I remember someone saying they got more for their car, parting it out, then if they sold the whole thing in one piece.

[@joeyshuster8569]

Always glad to see that there are transmissions worth working on. You rebuilders don't get enough cred.

[@bradyjones1995]

I just broke the key for my lug nuts while trying to change my brakes today. This video is a godsend

[@Ed_Stuckey]

_how to remove locking lug bolts_ Now do one for locking lug nuts.

[@stefanschuh2957]

There is also a reverse thread socket which threads onto the nut as you use a wrench, or better yet, an impact gun

[@preston266]

​@stefanschuh2957 I have tried the reverse socket with an impact drill, it would not grip the lock nut.

[@homelessdrifter9508]

@@preston266 was it a ford/volvo nut, they have a thin extra layer on the end they are the worst, because the extra layer distorts and then you can take them out

[@_doomzday]

@@preston266hammer it on and use breaker bar, not impact

[@JimDean002]

​@@stefanschuh2957My daughter had a car that they lost the key for I bought a pack of three that called itself universal on Amazon for 20 bucks find the one that fits the best Hammer it on just too good hits and then hit the impact gun in reverse and off it came The only hard part was getting the nut off of the socket because it locks in. What I ended up doing is just removing the wheel the rest of the way off spinning that nut back onto the stud and hammering it with the impact until it released then using a big pair of channel locks to spin it loose. It worked and it didn't cost me more than the $20 tool which I still have

[@haxboi5492]

Thank you for the new set of wheels Chris!

[@Dj1Crook]

Glad to see ya back Chris. Great video as always

[@jeffhartwig5283]

His replacing a Prius battery saved me $1000's of dollars. I was able to take the main battery out, after testing each of the cells I found two that were below the minimum voltage. I bought two cells for $70 each, replaced them, reinstalled the main battery and Booyah! car ran fine with no triangle of death!

[@chrisfix]

Usually it is a good idea to get an entire pack as the cells are matched and balanced to each other so they will last longer however that's awesome you were able to fix it for cheap!

[@not2late2game53]

For anybody who's not a too familiar changing a tire. Flip the wrench over, It's a lot easier to push down on a tire wrench [to loosen or tighten]. Start the wrench handle from level or a bit above level. Lock your arms straight and push down adding the weight of your body [like a bear pushing with it's arms and shoulders]. Keep your fingers from mashing into the ground by not wrapping them around the handle, but by holding them horizontally on top of the wrench. I use my foot to push down, but be careful not to let your foot slip off the end of the tire iron [it can slice a horrible gash in your leg] :-)

[@mikeyeyes7]

Thanks Chris !!! This helped a lot I was able to get 10 new sets of rims from all my neighbors cars 😂😂

[@shauncunningham5088]

It will come back Chris haven't seen you in a long time. Hope all is good with you and your family. Look forward to more of your videos my friends enjoy your day

[@MainInternetUser]

Thank you 🙏 just stole my first car wheels that's a great start right ☺️🗣️✔️

[@TheoneDragon51]

A 12 point socket is much faster.

[@abbate2137]

A true master in all things mechanic. God bless Chris fix.

[@OldestOldGregg]

Definitely helps without buying a $100 kit. Congratulations.

[@terryevans7055]

Had this problem a few years ago and had to get ford to remove all 4 on the car as my locking wheel nut had failed so I got them all removed for future so I could change the tyres

[@TheFoxygrandpa69]

Ive always been told you never loosen something with a torque wrench

[@zopEnglandzip]

Yh its kinda pointless unless you are trying to prove something else f'd up or something

[@mikebythesea45]

Depends on the torque wrench. It’s a no no on beam type, but some twist spring type can do both directions. Typically less accurate in CCW rotation but won’t self destruct.

[@rubendevreker8257]

Its pretty pointless indeed. Unless you know the torque to prevent you from stripping it 😁

[@82MLPGTS]

In this case it isn't being used as a breaker bar... note the "without making the wrench click" caveat. No worse than fastening something to 100-110lbft.

[@jameslarson7452]

It’s just not what that wrench is for…

[@Maazin5]

Why use a torque wrench to loosen the bolt?

[@RELLIKPIR]

To avoid stripping the hole you just drilled ls my guess.

[@brandonethington9147]

If too much force is applied, in this case, above what the company recommends (110ft/lbs), then I assume there is a potential for the extractor to snap. Most of the times, company's will put spec limits to avoid liability for damaged property or warranty returns

[@oxygen454]

@@brandonethington9147i always thought loosening with a torque wrench was not a good idea but I like what you are saying. Torque to loosen without breaking. 👍

[@chrisfix]

As long as you dont continue to push/pull after the click, it's ok to use a torque wrench in the reverse direction. It is just like if you are torqueing something to spec. Some fasteners are reverse threaded. Just dont continue to push/pull past the click because that is where there can be an issue.

[@wertbe1718]

Retired torque wrenches make fantastic breaker bars

[@Warhorse469]

Chrisfix just showed everyone how to steal wheels thanks a lot Chris

[@dalynnbanks713]

Thanks for showing everyone how to steal my wheels even if they don’t have the lug nut key, thank you so much bro

[@GhstXX]

That’s what 12 point sockets are for and lug nut remover sockets too (special sockets)

[@chrisfix]

Can’t use those. The lug has a ring on the outside that just spins.

[@agmhelena7266]

@@chrisfix they 5 steps ahead lol

[@hillbillyholler516]

Cheaper way is to buy one of those universal sockets with spring loaded pins. Did it all the time in a tire shop.

[@matthikes2120]

you have a link?

[@wavn1557]

@@matthikes2120^

[@MarioSanchez-os3fv]

Those definitely don't work 😂

[@Bearacooter]

There will be a 3rd world version on this where they just cut a flat head slot into lug

[@fatboymexican4914]

I work at a tire shop and never seen this I’ll for sure be telling my boss to buy this kit looks super easy

[@gaz6329]

Omg I love Chris fix’s videos!

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

Or you could use a 20mm socket in many instances or other sockets. Just bang them on with a hammer and then you can take the lock off. You will have some difficulty removing the old lock from the socket though

[@jenshoffker5702]

You can't use tools that grip the outside, there is a ring that will spin.

[@blainejones5759]

​​@@jenshoffker5702you absolutely can. I've done it many times. All you have to do is get a 12 spline socket that is the same size or one millimeter smaller than the outside diameter of the locking key. Bang it on completely with a sledgehammer and use a torque wrench or an impact gun and it will definitely come off

[@jenshoffker5702]

@@blainejones5759 good to know, i try to remember next time.

[@chrisfix]

This has a rotating collar so a normal extractor socket or smaller socket would have just spun. I would have done that if this was just like a normal bolt. I did try and almost got the socket stuck lol. I also tried welding a nut to the end but the metal is soft at the end so it just snaps the metal under the weld.

[@risenlabs3684]

I was looking for this comment 😂

[@brettknighten1171]

Or you go down to auto zone and buy the locking key for that lock. Also never use a torque wrench as a ratchet or breaker bar use the right tool for the job.

[@David..]

You can use the torque wrench in the opposite direction.

[@brettknighten1171]

@@David.. that is because some fasteners are left hand thread. Like I said use the right tool for the job

[@David..]

@@brettknighten1171likely he is mentioning that specific torque value because the tool in question has a torque limitation.

[@brettknighten1171]

@@David.. still not what they are designed for and he never mentions that

[@xxslayer255xx]

​@@brettknighten1171 he may not have mentioned it but you should still be able to think critically about why he said to use a torque wrench and not a breaker bar when he clearly has both. Chris also did explain why he said to use a torque wrench in a comment, but you did not read it

[@lukemurace]

be careful with the step regarding using the torque wrench if someone clicks it in the wrong direction they can seriously damage the torque wrench, best to just use a big regular wrench or a breaker bar to initially loosen it

[@802Garage]

Most torque wrenches are reversible and it will not damage them at all to use or click them in reverse. IDK where people get these ideas.

[@MrSlowestD16]

I got a extractor set with 3 different sizes from craftsman (over-nut style, not torx style), and I've done at least 10 different locking nuts with them on new cars that I got w/o the key - they were like $50 tops if I recall correctly. Much smaller kit, too. I'm sure this has more capability, but the little craftsman kit I have saved me so much damn money and frustration that I can't help but shill it for this kind of use-case. Way easier too since you don't need to drill or anything. I was really skeptical at first, but it did all 4 wheels in like 15 minutes tops.

[@AndreaDoesYoga]

Impressive tutorial, the tool is a lifesaver! 👍

[@cbarr0288]

Bought a car that had locks but no key I didn’t realize this until I brought it in for tires. I just brought it to the dealer . They have a universal key - for Volvo locks at least.

[@tylerbeard4092]

The dealer has a master set of keys. Sometimes there are 50 different ones

[@joelh3030]

​@@tylerbeard4092Toyota has about 10

[@tylerbeard4092]

@@joelh3030 VW has a shitload and some of them look similar to the other ones

[@TheFabulousCube]

I did that, too. The mechanic found it in the glove box.

[@kevinsosa1589]

Torque wrenches may let you go in both directions but are not made to loosen bolts. Use a breaker bar

[@chrisfix]

No, use a torque wrench as I explained. Depending on the brand, torque wrenches can be used in reverse as shown in this video. It is not being used as a breaker bar, it is being used to make sure you dont loosen over a certain torque.

[@FusionKota]

Torque wrenches can torque left-handed threads as well. This is exactly like trying to tighten a left-handed thread and just never getting to the set torque. It does not damage the tool in any way. Don't teach people this.

[@kevinsosa1589]

Actually you're both wrong, having good points but missing the main one. When a torque wrench is building up its spring pressure it should not go from high tension to instantly loose that many times. You take the tool out of calibration. I'm not sure of you guys but I was actually trained through automotive manufacturers and this was a big no no. As well what's the situation if you have a nut that is tighter than the value you're trying for, will you leave that nut alone to not go too hard on it?

[@VX3800]

@@chrisfixwhat’s the point, you’re taking it off, not torquing to spec

[@802Garage]

@@kevinsosa1589 This is nonsense. It will not affect calibration any more than using the torque wrench to click to specified torque. If you can find me any source that actually demonstrates this is true I'll PayPal you a dollar. Reversible torque wrenches work fine in forward and reverse, they are not harmed by not reaching a torque threshold, and provided you aren't going insane, turning past the click point will not damage them either as they are no longer relying on the internal springs. Basic physics matter here.

[@RedHaloManiac95]

Bro why tf did I just blow my screen when he showed the shavings 😂

[@carltonharris4474]

It wasn't just you blowing @the screen.

[@internalharm]

$20 lug extractor kit from Amazon works pretty decent. I just used it, trick is you hammer it at a sight angle so it can bit more.

[@hattag3399]

Thank you now I can steel a wheel with no problem I’ve looking all over KZbin and this video is the best let’s hope I don’t get caught

[@nikesbeast]

L

[@GeraldSanAgustin]

breaker bar works a lot better than a torque wrench for loosening

[@Cztwastaken]

My anti theft system is just ugly wheels 😂

[@chrisfix]

These wheels were not nice in my opinion yet they put locks on. Go figure haha.

[@OmegaHellHound543]

@@chrisfixI’m pretty sure dealers and manufacturers just do this now. I once saw a set of steel wheels and hubcaps with these on them.

[@observingrogue7652]

Mine are weapons.

[@Cztwastaken]

@@chrisfix surprisingly here in Australia no one steals wheels its more the whole bloody car

[@Manny_clips]

When is a new video coming out i really like watching how you fix cars 🚗

[@chrisfix]

Stay tuned!

[@MrNdanguza]

u very smart mechanic I ever see in my whole life .

[@jonathangarzon2798]

For those that think these do anything, a turbo socket will negate any slowing down you think youll do.

[@brody48123]

Wish I had this kit, I had to weld on a second lug nut and use a tire iron 😂

[@mh_vegas]

That seems easier.

[@kevindelacoudray7272]

Better than spending 300 on this tool

[@deathreus]

@@kevindelacoudray7272 A lot of auto shops will loan you a set like this

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Only do this if your car is missing the key that is in the boot

[@MainInternetUser]

You really think people are gonna listen 😂

[@Cowboy_pilot]

The amount of times he said hole 😂

[@giovannijaquez8828]

Auto zone sells special impact sockets with fine thread in it, and it works. You remove the socket by clamping it in a bench vice, and then you use your impact to take the socket off. It doesn't really get damaged, so it's reusable.

[@estebanod]

Ridges along the shaft as deep as possible Very nice very nice

[@hazvrdouz]

dude I just broke mine off a week ago💀

[@lobstereleven4610]

Hammer that thing deeeeep 👀👀

[@calholli]

women gasping noises

[@KalltotheZ]

I’m a big fan of your Channel love your content ❤️ thank you for being yourself 💪🙏

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@chr1s_hussl333]

this would of been great to know or think of, about 6 months ago when I got my wheels painted and lost the key...still, an awesome video!!

[@scirzzy322]

Never been turned on watching someone removing a locking lugnut before, bros word choices were next level

[@andycanfixit]

I had a locking lug nut key break removing one, just used an undersized socket on each one with a few taps of a hammer to remove them. Took about a minute per wheel. Removing the lug nut from the socket took a bit longer though but a grade 8 bolt helps.

[@patholmwood2030]

ah yes, i have a locking lug nut I need to remove, so instead of just buying the key for the lug nut, I will buy a whole extracting tool kit to remove it! Genius!!

[@playstation8779]

I need this kit as a wheel and tire and suspension mechanic its a must

[@EpicCheesyEgg]

No one can beat chrisfix's skills

[@rambolambo2009]

I'm a part of a automotive class and tbh this could really help me in that class working on cars

[@stonewolf9459]

I dont know how much this tool is, but when this happened on my toyota, I drove it to a toyota dealer, and the tech came out with a key ring with like 20 lug keys on it. within 10 minutes he figured out which one I needed and sold it to me for $15

[@Ambushw23]

Using a torque wrench on extractors is a such a good idea I thought I was a genius when I figured that out so helpful not breaking off tools making it harder and also these tools are expensive so you wanna get lots of use out them

[@chrisfix]

Right? I thought the same thing!

[@josephlabosco3063]

I like that set, whats the brand? At the shop I work at we do it different... bit more annoying. *on lift* 1. Take off all normal lugs 2. Rotate rim so lock lug is at top 3. Wack the bottom of the wheel outward 4. Use a turbo/extractor socket Has worked everytime so far

[@vaman5591]

You're awesomeness continues, thank you ChrisFix!

[@ILYxIW]

Hammering on a 12 point socket on that fits close works really well. It ruins the socket after enough times but I just use a cheap harbor freight one

[@chrisfix]

Wish I could have done that in this case, that would have made my life way easier

[@vibol03]

My local wheel stealers really appreciate this video.

[@darkbladers-]

Finally, you are back

[@GadgetAddict]

This is my preferred method of stealing wheels

[@garymitchell3590]

Yeah, I always have a shop vac or just any vac when I'm on the side of the highway with a blowout and the car I bought didn't have the lock key for the locking wheel nut. As well as, the kit you used. I always carry one of those around to! 😮

[@FlyingEggroll]

As a mechanic. When inspecting used cars, Most of the time wheel locks are already lost. I just use a set of 12 point sockets I got from harbor freight. Hammer one on that’s about the size of the lock and turn it off with a breaker bar.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks for sharing, these lug bolts have a rotating collar so if you did that in this case it would have just spun

[@FlyingEggroll]

@@chrisfix surprisingly 95% of the time it would still work. I work for Chrysler and the lug studs on the smaller jeeps and 200s come right off. Only one I’ve needed to extract were Range Rover/ Land Rover.

[@aydb9366]

With the 19mm honda wheel locks, you just have to use a 20mm deep socket, hammer the socket into the wheel lock, then loosen it with the air gun.

[@chrisfix]

Wish it was that easy in this case

[@Nightfall_Nightgod]

This guy is so awesome he gives the best advice :)

[@Alfiepops]

21mm 12 point socket works a treat 👌🏻

[@chrisfix]

Wish it was that easy in this case

[@andrewmillichamp1304]

I was told by the Snap On man (in the early 80’s when I was an apprentice ), do not use torque wrenches to undo fasteners ( like in this video), unless it’s left hand thread as it will take the torque wrench way out of spec. I bought my first ‘click type’ off Snap On again in the 80’s, it goes back for recalibration but it’s still going and will see me out until I retire !

[@fuzzycuffs]

Cheaper way is to get a slightly smaller 12pt socket and hammer it on the lock bolt so the points grab onto the lock bolt. Useful if you just plan on doing this one time and don't want to get the entire kit.

[@johndavid3474]

Years ago I parked my car all day in the city. Then when driving home my wheels were rattling when I ran over some humps. As soon as I got home I noticed someone removed 3 of my wheel nuts including the lock nut on both sides of my rear wheels. I busted 2 threaded bolts on the axles on the drive back home but luckily was able to get replacements.

[@Rbenterprises4]

If you go buy a 12 sided socket a bit smaller than the round lock nut, you can beat it on and turn then turn the locking nut off. It worked perfectly on my 2018 Ford Edge. Much cheaper than that tool set and I have a pretty good 12 point socket to reuse!

[@kingvector1198]

Ive heard from an actual mechanic that the locking lug-bolt's main purpose is to prevent the wheel from being as easily stolen, since there are a lot of thieves out there looking for tires since they're not cheap. Coming with the rims just makes their life 100x easier, and thats what makes a locking lug bolt have its purpose. Doing that just defeats the purpose...

[@boxxdrmtb]

Yeah I just welded a nut to the end of mine. Surrounded it with a damp rag so the welding didn't damage the rim. No expensive tool needed besides the equipment I already own

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Thank you for teaching all the kids how to steal my wheels.

[@net2000man]

THIS is a GREAT tip, Chris! Thanks, man!

[@dawsonfradin9071]

Thanks Chris, now I can get those new rims I was looking at!

[@phillipsprague3275]

What will also help is tightening the other four lugs a little more. This will take some pressure off the keyed one my, also helps when you have a rounded one!

[@frostythehelmet]

Um has anyone else noticed that the hardened removal tool has stripped on the end? I wonder how many wheel nuts it removed before it strips! I have oh so many tools for locking nut removal but that doesn’t look like one I will be adding to my collection! Great video as always!

[@Jess-wy1bz]

I appreciate your video! I am in this same situation. I got a flat on a car I must purchased from a private dealer and my goofy self did not check that the rims have a different pattern than the typical and in struggling to find the right key...I'm thinking of just breaking them off...

[@zeruption5676]

Left handed drill bits help too for seized nots because you get the rotation with the threads

[@tjplays3147]

This is the one video I hoped Chris would never upload in all the years I’ve watched him. Yes it’s educational but it’s teaching criminals too 😂

[@chrisfix]

Criminals wont be using this technique. This takes 10min a wheel and makes a lot of noise.

[@mudemmeonick]

Thanks. I've been wanting to nick a couple rims, now I know how to properly do it.

[@andyhammond5649]

Small a 19mm socket over the bolts. It is way quicker. Side tip: Heat the socket up for better hold.

[@chrisfix]

It has a spinning collar so the socket would just spin. That’s how I normally do it.

[@andyhammond5649]

I do the same but I have to snap the spinning collar off with a flat head screwdriver first. I'd much rather have kit though.