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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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Exclamation locking lug nut on '81 rx7

on my rx7 there is 1 locking lug nut.
i'm not sure how to get it off.
they make a key for it but there really hard to find.
what should i use?
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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go to a tire shop. They usually have a set of different keys. OR best bet would be to call a towing company as they usually seem to have a lot of different keys so they can change tires for people that break down on the road.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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get a 12 point socket that is just a little bit bigger than the nut and beat it on with hammer and use an air gun to spin it off.. thats what i do at work..
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by evil_motors
get a 12 point socket that is just a little bit bigger than the nut and beat it on with hammer and use an air gun to spin it off.. thats what i do at work..
Spoken like a guy who's had to take wheels off cars with no keys.
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Old Oct 14, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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many many times.. stupid people.. when you buy a used car.. ask the person about the wheel lock.. and put it in a damn safe place like glove box.. or spare tire compartment.. jesus
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by evil_motors
many many times.. stupid people.. when you buy a used car.. ask the person about the wheel lock.. and put it in a damn safe place like glove box.. or spare tire compartment.. jesus

AMEN TA THAT BROTHER!!!!
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Old Oct 15, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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hell yeah.
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