How to remove a Mopar wheel lock if you've lost the key!

[@georgiabigfoot]

Thank you. You are a gentleman and a scholar. I’ve learned you can get a replacement key for your set from the company that makes those locks and keys for $19, but it takes several weeks and you must know the serial number. In my case I need the wheel off today , so I’m going to ruin one with your method. Yet order a key for the other 3 locks.

[@neoiac]

I'll be punching mine tomorrow morning! Destroying them is the only way I'll ever find the key. It'll appear immediately after I finish the job.

[@clairegilson2763]

Worked great! Purchased a brand new 2022 Jeep Wagoneer last May. Went to have some snow tires put on about 6 weeks ago to only find out that the key was missing from the original package. From what I understand, the dealers put these on and not from the mfg. So they forgot to put it back!!! They said they would order me one but damn it never arrived and they now won't return my calls!! USELESS POS!! Got them off in 30 mins!! Thank you, sir!!!!!!!

[@fredg861]

This has to be the easiest way to remove the MOPAR lock nut. Good stuff Jimmy.

[@marcsmith3881]

Excellent video. I need to do this, but the rings are feisty. I had the right idea, but I need a pointed punch. Thank You

[@bareless3254]

Big hoss! Thank you very much sir. Got one off today on my 1500. These mopars are a pain in the ass. Your method worked great. Will get the other 3 off later this week. Thanks again!

[@jimmycees4042]

Brilliant Jimmy. I've got the same problem with my 2012 Ram 1500. the repair shop i go to lost the original key and tried a removal tool that messed up the outside of the lock nut and they have no clue as how to fix it. So, i'll try this myself, thanks a million.

[@Luggi313]

Thanks for the tip! I used a chisel and a flat head screwdriver but it was the same concept. It worked great!!

[@Wagonbacker9]

Huge thank you. Was trying to figure out how to crack this nut and your method worked great! I started with a punch, switched to a chisel in the middle, and then went back to the punch as I got close to the wheel as to not gouge it. Worked like a charm, only scratched one wheel with the flake of alloy that peeled off the lock.

[@maddaddymsbuildsandfun]

Thank you Jimmy. I've been trying to get these nuts off and your way worked like a charm. I used a chisel instead of a punch.

[@phillipquinonez903]

Thanks your method was the best and easiest, got mine off in 10 minutes. Thanks

[@TheNotSoOrdinaryCarGuy]

I have this issue on my brand new Jeep Gladiator. Dealer doesn’t have the key (said they got it from a different dealer who installed the locks) and said they can’t help me. I’m going to try this as soon as I get a chance! Thanks!

[@gagedevers1297]

Just did this but used an extractor kit to bite into the lug after tearin that spinning piece off. Saved me the ton fountain tire was gonna charge me to do it. 30 minutes in the driveway and they’re replaced with shiny new normal ones. Need a new center punch tho. Thank you!!!

[@michaelensrud7136]

Got it done. Thanks. Too easy with this method.

[@ExecuteInStyle]

Thanks so much! This worked great. My gf has to return her lease, key was broken and the punch method worked great. I was about to get the grinder out lol

[@paulpatzer9438]

Thanks for this- I have this exact issue on my 06 Charger.

[@markstewart7144]

I did this today thanks man really help me out

[@ThePrincesselise06]

Thank you cause I about lost it looking for this key im going to do mine tomorrow after work

[@raulmiranda3124]

I ❤️ Jimmy. Thank you!

[@ramt25]

great idea, thanks u saved me some money

[@NicholasHorvath]

Sharing just in case this helps anyone else. 2016 Jeep Cherokee. I didnt lose my key but I slipped when removing the locking nut and damaged the key. Found inspiration from this video and used a center punch to reshape my key. Then lined it up perfectly and with one clean hit of a hammer was able to get it seated well enough to break it loose

[@BrianJ-oz5tj]

Your method worked great! I had 3 to take off, went and got 3 sockets for 5 bucks each and used all 3, taking them off the locks will be nasty. I have a 2017 with the stock 17 inch rims, there was just enough room to cut the collars off with a dremel and small #420 discs. Thanks again!

[@georgiabigfoot]

I also have a 17, used the Dremel to cut off the collars but my husky 7/8” 12 pt regular length socket will not fit. What brand socket did you use ? The husky seems too rigid.

[@BrianJ-oz5tj]

@@georgiabigfoot From Princess Auto, which is kind of a Canadian version of Harbor Freight

[@georgiabigfoot]

@@BrianJ-oz5tjthanks for the reply, was it a regular length socket or a deep one? I’m using a 2lb maul, maybe mine isn’t heavy enough ?

[@BrianJ-oz5tj]

I think they were deep, I won’t be home until tomorrow so can’t check if the one socket that survived is still around. It did take some good hammering to get them on

[@georgiabigfoot]

@@BrianJ-oz5tj ok thanks for this info. I’ll just try to slug mine harder then. I actually have a deep harbor freight 7/8” but it’s s 6 point and the op said he used a 12 point. I also see that the socket the op used is from grainger and he used a 10 lb maul likely

[@ismaelroldan631]

I think that's a good idea, thank you!

[@jimrokusek8092]

I agree - I think using a center punch will work better than using a chisel. Looking forward to doing this tonight!

[@louisdurante3787]

I wasnt able to get the 7/8 over the mopar wheel lock once I got the outer ring off. Its too small, i tried multiple hammers. What am I missing?

[@jimrokusek8092]

@@louisdurante3787 I had to buy an emergency lug nut socket. It worked but was a pain. Took forever to do them all.

[@georgiabigfoot]

@@louisdurante3787did you use a 12 pt socket?

[@SeventyGTX]

GREAT video I will be doing on my 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk with those stupid locks. Mine has lock bolts instead of nuts, but they should be the same to get off.

[@tennisdog]

Best idea I have seen

[@pharoahmonk50]

Jimmy, did you hear that helicopter? That is the police coming to get you for breaking into your own Ram truck...

[@adeelautosworkshop373]

Very nice

[@mammothglint87]

omg you just saved me $100 bucks 😘

[@scottchicago95]

Take your vehicle to discount tire . Lol

[@mikehawk7230]

3-4 hits my ass what kinda punch you got took me a 30-40 min per tire chiseling and punching away to get that dam spinning metal off

[@SuzukiKid400]

He said he drove the truck to push the chisel into the security ring and crack it off. Then 3-4 hits of the 7/8” socket onto the remaining nut got it off.

[@schtibo]

Awesome! Cant wait to try this tomorrow! Should save my butt!