How to remove lug nut lock without the key

[@cbrbt58]

I had the same exact locking lug nut and my tool broke exactly like his did. Used a 19mm, 12 point socket and worked like a charm! Thanks for the how to video!

[@mcelroychandler6267]

Love the ingenuity of backyard mechanics

[@stag.3526]

thanks for the tip. A lot of these locking lugnut sets are pretty cheap, $9 - $20 range. Think I'd just buy another set to get the key, rather than 2-4 sockets to sacrifice. No risk of damage to your wheel or rim that way.

[@lalva2024]

TK1138 You still have to get the existing ones off

[@jordanw7914]

@@lalva2024 this. If the inlet is stripped clean, The rest of the wheels are stuck there. Key is useless and the lugs are stuck regardless.

[@stoneyswolf]

I remove a lot of lock lugs from auction cars and have been doing it this way for years. I recommend a good socket with a lifetime warranty because it eventually wears out from doing this that way it's replaced free every time.

[@dougijcw9758]

Get yourself a breaker bar and a torque wrench

[@mustangguy6242]

I posted just now that the jumping may have been what broke the key in the first place. Those McGard locks are as much as the proper breaker bar and torque wrench would have been. Not to mention the risk of medical bills from injury, risk of wheel damage, and the fact that time is money. This $33 would be well spent: Breaker Bar: www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/sockets-ratchets/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-60819.html Torque wrench: www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-62431.html

[@alexalan9017]

unlike a few others on here im going to say thanks you just got me out of trouble mate but yeah you should really get a breaker bar

[@tbone344]

Worked perfect in 5min!! Very nice vid. Thanks!

[@RubenRedd]

Awesome!

[@RubenRedd]

I agree, I should've used a breaker bar but I didn't have one when I decided to film this on a whim

[@zeppelincarnival8272]

RubenRedd lordco sells lug nut removers boss

[@1xboriluv]

RubenRedd get yourself a Craftsman brand or Husky they are lifetime warranty you could always just turn them back into the store and they give you a new one

[@jamielc3437]

my friend called me one night at 1 am. to help him fix a flat. I was in my vehicle in the city and I was no where near my tools. we used an tire iron with a piece of wood duct taped to it for leverage..... it was a very cold hard fix for something that should have been easy. The next day I got a Johnson bar and a socket to fit my life and put it on my trunk it's still there lol.

[@ju99al041ife]

Leave it to the pros then!

[@jamielc3437]

who you referring to?

[@cityboyis2]

This is why it is important to torque wheels on to spec, especially aluminum rims. Lugs were on way too tight. can also cause things to warp.

[@Jimmy_Peep]

previous owners before me took their car to infiniti every time something went wrong and those bastards torqued it way past spec. fml

[@thedodgefather3078]

Just did this thanks man had a flat and this went flawless

[@ackleyengineering4366]

My whole life i wrenched on cars. Im 33 and 5 years ago i got my 1st breaker bar 25" from harbor freight. Beat $12 spent and i use it on everything even things where its probably not needed.

[@nathanielselvidge4157]

Ran into the exact same issue. Going to try and use this technique when i get off work. Hopefully it won't round out the lug!

[@ravnwood]

Dude needs a breaker bar.. or just use a length of pipe to get more leverage.

[@mic400uk]

I felt your relief when this came of 👌

[@nathankelly8665]

That's a quality fkn ratchet. Thought it was gonna break.

[@kowhort]

1/2 inch breaker bar. I replaced the lug wrenches in both my trucks with 1/2 inch drive, 18 inch and 24 inch long breaker bars.

[@pedtrog6443]

If you're worried about accidentally smacking the rim with the hammer. use a short 1/2 inch extension on the socket. An old one if you've got it. And if you use a high quality socket, you probably won't do much damage to it.

[@alexhatcher8812]

I used a 6pt Impact socket from HF. few hard taps and it was off. for a 13/16" wheel lock, a 22mm socket was used.

[@peteryu4353]

Hello, a mechanic that worked on my car lost the key tool and he is denying that he lost it. So is there a universal key tool I can buy to unlock my wheels/rims for future?

[@bubbaj308]

Peter Stark, Master Wheel Lock Key Set (16-Piece) $91.41 Home Depot. This should do just about any wheel lock.

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

Use method in video..of course with a breaker-bar and take that lugnut to the part store to match up to a new key.. don't waste your time just wasting even more money on stupid things.. cheaper to do it right..lol

[@zombiehunter5923]

Thanks for the video so I need a special lock removal sucket Great video

[@nickd8289]

I just did it worked great had to use two 19mm sockets thanks

[@benoitmineault9074]

Small car like civic , the weel nuts ar suposed to be tighten at 80 ft/lb or close to that . If you install your weel using the spec of your car you will never hav that problem

[@MegaDringus]

Boy my left ear loved this video

[@devildog2931]

Just a little piece of advice, next time you should have a need to do that again, use a "Cheater Bar" (piece of pipe) over the rachet handle to multiply the torquing force then, you won't have to work so hard to get it off.

[@curtisi4403]

I always buy a spare wheel lock key as a backup. Use anti sieze to prevent rusting.

[@MrSlickmonster6973]

very interesting. saved me tons of $$$... thanks. great video

[@javiervasquez8539]

Thanks for showing us what not to do

[@nionoua]

You are hilarious the anger on your face is incredible !!!

[@AL-mh3ps]

what is a breaker bar for $200 alex

[@tenebraygrace4099]

Glad you successfully did it, ….but my feet couldn't could not cut it....;)

[@ericcastillo6674]

Deep socket and a block of wood would to protect the rim. Once the lug is loosened to the point you can use your had hit the socket with a hammer.

[@Nobody-dq1es]

Same exact problem. I was going to change my rotor and boom the stupid key thing broke. looks exactly like yours. I have a Toyota too. They should of had a recall on this because it's obviously a problem a lot of people have.

[@miss.wright3035]

I've done many of these during my rimming days. Better off standing on the ratchet barefoot so you get a better grip. You can even strap the ratchet to a light post and slowly back up.

[@PeterSz73]

This made me LOL

[@marvinbarth24]

just put a pipe on your ratchet...you will have more leverage than only using a ratchet alone..feet wont be against tyres...more leverage equals less power used...thats what i did and worked like a bomb

[@rgraji5649]

Thanks buddy, good information.

[@kamalipinnock6440]

Thanks for the video dude u save me but i use a breaker bar thou

[@rickcasper7479]

Quickest way to break a stud just get a spiral socket and be done with it for crist sake spend a few bucks and get the right tool

[@jmb92555]

I just bought a used vehicle. I just found out the wheels have those grooved lug nuts (all 24 of them) that require a special socket. I just found out that the key isn't in the vehicle. The PO had no clue.

[@smurphy8311]

If this process doesn't work, try the one I used (scott murphy - lug nut removal) good luck

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

I would definitely use a breaker-bar.. secondary.. I would only remove one lug nut and then go to the part store and buy a lugnut key that fits correctly for the rest of the remaining lugs.. why ruin a prefect socket and possibly strip every lugnut in the process.. this method may work but this probably just cost him 3 or 4, 19mm sockets, and 20 lug nuts.. which for a grand total of a $100 or more.. when keys are available for $20-$40.. and good for awhile???

[@poboy942]

here it is 2021 now and you still cant buy the lugnut key by its self..you still have to buy a full set of lug nuts from the dealer to get the same key your car or truck came with .

[@karlnapp7564]

Good for the cheap locks, but the expensive ones turn free on the outside.

[@carsrme0141]

Yea this is where iam fucked

[@BruceAllentools]

This is why they make turbo sockets lol. one tap with a hammer and a 4 way or breaker bar and you're good to go.

[@gordonscott7089]

Spray wd in that socket drift pin or screwdriver pop it out

[@williamcook2647]

done this and it works good done on 2 wheels

[@hypno-techs2196]

thanks for this it worked perfectly

[@rayortiz3228]

Nice job guy 👍😃

[@jerrydineen6819]

I have a German car and lost the key. I bought a stud remover and no way would anything work. Had to cut the Aloys of.

[@hollywood739]

Use a breaker bar Or any piece of pipe The longer the better A real long bar and it will come off like butter

[@carpediem4413]

Guys, just don't do this. Take you car to a tire shop and they have correct tools to do this. I tried this, one worked but scuffed my wheel. Other one cracked the lug and now much more work and expense to get off. These lugs are cheap pot metal and will crack off and then you got a much bigger problem. Only $10 a wheel at tire shop to have them remove correctly.

[@samhain360]

Personally, I was a service advisor for Toyota... it would have only cost him the 50$ for a new set of wheel locks and we didn't charge for install/removal. I mean you ruin the socket, potentially multiple, and you need to buy 4 new lug nuts anyways... save yourself the trouble in my opinion.

[@timbrown5840]

It probably happened because some Neanderthal overtightened your nuts last time the tire was installed. I had this happen a few years ago. I had tires mounted by a local shop and I didn't find the problem until I was planning a 2500 mile round trip the next day. being the guy that I am, I decided to throw two new sets of pads on just because. When I broke the SECOND breaker bar using a three foot cheater, I returned to said local shop where HE broke THREE adaptors (3/8). He then broke out the torch and ended up cutting two nuts and destroying two studs. The rim was blemished too. He profusely apologized and promised a huge discount on any future labor. Boy, was I pissed.

[@heinz490]

lug nuts have been a problem from day one buy an alarm with level sensor then you are warned even they try to tow it away

[@scottstroede9758]

next time look into getting a reverse thread impact socket

[@Jimmy_Peep]

broke my ratchet tryin to do it without a breaker bar. ended up just buying a replacement key that might not even work bc one lug is rusted out

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

Spray pb blaster on each lug nut about five minutes prior to trying to loosen the lug nuts.. pb blaster will help eat the rust away and help create a better contact between the socket and nut..

[@auxmike]

Ever heard of a breaker bar?

[@salsworkshop9941]

Thank you

[@imjeremy7]

No wonder the tool broke. Those lugs are way too tight.

[@moniquemachado7051]

add piper to make breaker bar

[@DarthMatter24]

This doesn’t work I broke 3 sockets cracked in half

[@jereyesjr]

Yeah, now try to get the lug nut out of the socket.

[@mattbundy4900]

QUALITY socket be sure it's quality not garbage one time use

[@sharlenegomez2465]

dO you live in abq NM ?

[@anthonyraffa9024]

Why can't people just invest in breaker bars instead of breaking ratchets

[@tgvoaden]

Do not ever jump on a wrench, if you slip you can do your self serious injery. better to use an extension, skaffold pipe is good

[@vistron888]

Not just from slipping. I was once jumping on it and it went from super tight to super loose. Messed up my ankle.

[@kraziek316]

Terence Voaden Shut up! You're such a woman!

[@chuies1314]

Terence Voaden some one will always jump on it and when they fuck they self up it will always bring me happiness

[@pauldavison7105]

easier with a longer socket

[@vistron888]

Better to use a fixed bar instead of a ratchet. :-)

[@Teknik2050]

we have to sacrifice 4 lug and 4 keys . wooop

[@slickrick671]

Has nobody noticed that lug nut didnt even require a key to be removed in this video.

[@tajrey1828]

So someone has experience in tire jacking.

[@charleswayne8595]

so this means the locks are a waist of money. I just did all four of mine and too five minutes. won't by anymore

[@BobJoy_my_collection_of_stuff]

wow , others noticed , ratchet on a lug nut/stud lock. never !!!!!!! and torque it with your ankle ?????

[@spacemonkey1983style]

You can just buy a specialty socket and use it over and over lol. It tapers in the inside and has spirals to grab it. Or you can just buy the hollow tapered ones that you spin on with a drill or impact to heat it up. Pound on with hammer and off with breaker bar. this video was hilarious

[@juanmartinez8457]

not everyone is as bright like some other people and have a ton of tools like some other people .

[@blairjefferyj]

use a breaker bar

[@jpmonin7429]

Piece of pipe. Slip it over the handle of the ratchet. It's a Old school breaker bar take it easy though shit'll snap

[@dustinbolin9170]

Someone needs a breaker bar lol

[@Primer9]

why dont you have a crowbar

[@edherman5666]

Don' t tighten the lock so much

[@61484]

You need a breaker bar man

[@barberlife806]

Thank bro

[@chestrockwell6833]

It's called a breaker bar!!!!!

[@vidalmartinez6416]

Can't you just buy a new key?

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

Yes..

[@darrinholstine5273]

I beat mine on there it bites it but the damn lug nut just spins

[@asphaltcowboy7868]

Then it sounds like your lug bolt is broke.. take the remaining lug nuts off.. take the wheel off.. take off the brake caliper, take off the rotor, and pound the bolt back out the backside of the rotor.. then you will have to replace bolt with new lugbolt.. good luck

[@kenreddick6420]

I wonder if he's a full time Qualified Mechanic...... NOT

[@nijovacisoen4395]

the exact same thing just happend to me right now

[@AmityLow]

Jovani Enciso same here

[@georgemorris8460]

Levolor installation blinds

[@millermatic140]

Use a 1/4 ratchet next time. The smaller the leverage the stronger it is

[@rockyfish3115]

It's cos they make them out of cheap metal.

[@Jeremiahheartly]

Yea don't wanna mess up literally the lowest of stock grade rims you can have ....

[@skylerbond56]

That would actually be steel wheels.

[@chrisgeo1642]

Use a deep socket and a breaker bar. On my car the 19mm socket didnt work. I used a 3/4". As mentioned use a 12pt socket not a hex shape. But really get a breaker bar a 24" bar is like 12 bucks at harbor freight and also buy an impact socket the right size for your lugs and you will never use the crappy lug wrench that came with your car again. Finally take all those dumba$$ locks off and get regular lug nuts. A pro rim theif can pop those locks in 2 minutes anyway

[@tonem1181]

Genious use a pipe put the handle of rachet inside .

[@whesselton]

Breaker bar bro.

[@robertmurillo9662]

That's what happens when you don't specify to your tire shop to torque down to specs those lug nuts. Normally they go full blast with an impact gun. And the impact gun having on average over 300ft lbs of torque and and an average light SUV only needing to be torqued to around 100ft lbs torque. On that point things will break. And the other big Nono is taking a sledge hammer to those lugs. Your beating the heck out of your wheel bearings. I personally would reordered that broken lock key.

[@JoseRojasMojadORojaS]

thats why you broke the damm wheellock key..lol get a breakerbar from harbor freight they only $15 dollar..

[@saltyraptor5681]

For God sake used a breaker bar

[@chlyon]

I was hoping the racket would break , does that make me evil

[@jamesmartinez1633]

"HUMONGUS"

[@rs2143]

Get a good hammer And a breaker bar .

[@hopetonbell3623]

Nice bro!! Lol!

[@MrFunkia]

Get yourself a 1/2" breaker bar, and don't use a ratchet. You would never undo the lug nuts on my motor with that crappy tool.

[@chaplieval]

Резьбы смазывать надо и не будешь так пыхтеть.

[@raymondburrows3873]

use an impact socket in a breaker bar not a freaking little hand ratchet

[@JM-mp4dm]

no breaker bar? haha