roadrunner
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:12 PM |
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removing locking wheel nuts
It seems i have lost my locking wheel nut adaptor , possibly at Ackworth two summers back.
Does anyone have a clever solution for removing said nuts.
Cheers in advance
Brad.
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55ant
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:13 PM |
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cheap sockets hammered into them, nothin that clever about it, but it works.
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adrianreeve
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:17 PM |
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Depends what type. If its the ones with random holes in that the adaptor fits, then you can make a mould with blutac then make a new adaptor with a
bit of steel and some old bolts.
I've had success in the past by going to the local independant tyre fitters, and they have a selection that they can try (ony works if the tyres
are worn, not punctured, and you can drive there!
Finally, if they are steel, and you can get to them, weld a nut on top.
Good luck!
Cheers
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blakep82
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:17 PM |
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^ sometimes you get ones with a spinning bit on the outside. wonder if you could get away with welding a nut on somewhere?
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roadrunner
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:37 PM |
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Mine is the solid type with a wiggly pattern on the front.
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blakep82
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:39 PM |
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cheap socket hammered on, or nut welded on should work then?
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:40 PM |
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Hammer and chisel works well . I always try that first before using any expensive locking wheel nut removers that have a limited life
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dhutch
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 07:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
Mine is the solid type with a wiggly pattern on the front.
Never tried it myself, but maybe one of these?
http://www.toolsforstagecraft.com/gatorgripkit.jpg
Daniel
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jase380
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 08:21 PM |
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as above , bang a cheap socket over the locking nut, thats what i did when my key went awol.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 09:03 PM |
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Sawzall Rim?? :D
There´s a post somewhere ....
Radical though
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 09:17 PM |
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I offer the benefit of my experience
linky
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Andy W
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 09:25 PM |
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Hi Brad
I've used these before worked a treat
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/IRW5653620B
If you're stuck I have a set
Andy
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roadrunner
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 10:04 PM |
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I have tried the old socket, whacked it on good and tight but the nut is too tight.
The thing is , is that it is recessed into the alloy, there is no sleeve on mine so will the chisel work.
Failing all that, is it possible to remove the diff (push in shafts) with the wheels still on.
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JoelP
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 10:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by roadrunner
I have tried the old socket, whacked it on good and tight but the nut is too tight.
The thing is , is that it is recessed into the alloy, there is no sleeve on mine so will the chisel work.
Failing all that, is it possible to remove the diff (push in shafts) with the wheels still on.
yes, just remove the hub carriers 
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stevepj
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| posted on 7/1/10 at 10:26 PM |
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have you thought of trying a locking wheel nut remover?
Linky
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DorsetStrider
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 12:04 AM |
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I wouldn't bother with the wheel nut removers from halfords... I've yet to come across a set of wheels with recessed nuts that they will
fit in.
Have you tried the welding method? If not all I can suggest is using blue tack to make a mold then fabricating a new key.
Other options are either A) a LOT of work or B) expensive.
Who the f**K tightened this up!
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