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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Garypatt on July 12, 2008, 02:17:09 PM

Title: Locking Wheel nuts
Post by: Garypatt on July 12, 2008, 02:17:09 PM

recently bought an XJ and now discovered I have a problem ...locking wheel nuts with NO adaptor/key to remove them.
The nuts are round with 3 holes in each as if the adaptor/Key should have 3 pins built into it?
any ideas where i can get one of these or has anyone tried to remove the nuts without adaptor/Key if so how??

HELP!!!!!!

Gary

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Post by: Roland on July 12, 2008, 03:18:36 PM

. . . .  :roll:
http://http://www.birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7036&start=0
. . . .same solution  

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Post by: Bubba on July 12, 2008, 03:54:26 PM

yup

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Post by: eastryjeep on July 12, 2008, 04:55:21 PM

Remember to buy 3 replacement keys, or 3 of any tool really, it works along these lines  :lol:

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Post by: Jonny Jeep on July 12, 2008, 10:52:55 PM

gorilla grip sockets work on those... or a slightly smaller socket hammered on to them. A mate has the same lock nuts on his car and has broken his key so I've offered my services as I have a few old sockets kept just for this type of job.

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Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 13, 2008, 07:32:06 AM

Slice the stainless sleeve off the outside with a small chiesel then hammer a 17mm impact socket over it.

Title: All done
Post by: Garypatt on July 13, 2008, 07:40:31 PM

All done, sorted thanks for the help


Gary