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Old 02-21-2007, 12:55 AM
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Re: locking lug nuts

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Originally Posted by gouldie1903
buy a socket from autozone or use one you dont care about that is a hair smaller than the lug nut. heat up the the socket until it glows red then hammer it onto the lug nut. let it cool a little then just turn the socket and hammer out the the lug.

i've done this on my car where the key stripped. you may need to file the socket a little so it will fit.
I agree. This way is quick and cheap.

Try hammering on a 12 point socket. I have had success here without heating up the socket, because a 12 point seems to wedge itself on more easily that a standard 6 point.
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