southernmostpath Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Just discovered (while changing shocks) that the pathy has a "lock" lug on each wheel.....and the previious owner did not include this little gem/tool. Anyone know where I can pick one up cheap.....and fast......if I have a flat, I am done for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) You can't just buy another one that is the same. They are all different, for a reason! Usually a tire shop can remove them, but it will destroy the nut. Have you checked everywhere for the piece? (glovebox, spare tire tool bag) Edited August 23, 2009 by adamzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had the same problem with mine. I just took a sledge, a 19 mm or 3/4 Deep impact socket and pounded it on the lock nut (impact socket won't split from pounding) then a 1/2" cheater bar and Pesto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernmostpath Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Checked the vehicle from top to bottom. Guess I can get a tire shop to remove them and the replace with a standard nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrano1992 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had the same problem with mine. I just took a sledge, a 19 mm or 3/4 Deep impact socket and pounded it on the lock nut (impact socket won't split from pounding) then a 1/2" cheater bar and Pesto! My $0.02. Place ordinary 19 mm nut over the "secret" lug nut top and MIG-weld both nuts through the nut hole. Then use standard lug nut wrench... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I had the same problem with mine. I just took a sledge, a 19 mm or 3/4 Deep impact socket and pounded it on the lock nut (impact socket won't split from pounding) then a 1/2" cheater bar and Pesto! Lies! I know first hand!(literally, messed my hand up good once thinking that). Most garages will have some form of socket meant to remove locking lug nuts/stripped lug nuts. That or if you have welder acess I would try Terrano1992's suggestion and put some regular lugs back on when done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeenyus Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 My $0.02. Place ordinary 19 mm nut over the "secret" lug nut top and MIG-weld both nuts through the nut hole. Then use standard lug nut wrench... thats what i had to do for all 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have a mig welder, but for the people who don't have one, I was in the commercial tire industry for 12 years and had the "special tool"...It works very well to just pound on a socket and turn off with a cheater bar. BUT, yes, Terrano1992, that is also a very good solution as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadm4x4 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) just to add my little bit. anyone tried a pipe wrench. i have used that before and it works a treat. usualy someone close will have one. if not in youre own tool box i carry one for all reasons. great also for removing stuffed nuts and bolts to Edited August 24, 2009 by jadm4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 if you have steel wheels and a lot of room, but for guys who have alloys and the nut is nicely tucked in those holes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadm4x4 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 if you have steel wheels and a lot of room, but for guys who have alloys and the nut is nicely tucked in those holes.... i have alloys. still works for me. i had to do this when i got my pathy. had the same exact issue with the lock nut and no socket to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i have alloys. still works for me. i had to do this when i got my pathy. had the same exact issue with the lock nut and no socket to fit. How would you get the pipe wrench in there to get at the nut??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I had the same problem with mine. I just took a sledge, a 19 mm or 3/4 Deep impact socket and pounded it on the lock nut (impact socket won't split from pounding) then a 1/2" cheater bar and Pesto! You made pasta with a 1/2 cheater bar?? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Could just go to the dealer (as long as it is an OE lock nut) and ask them to remove it, they tend to keep a stock of locknut sockets rather than asking each customer to dig out their's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 If you have a Harbor Freight near by they sell a set of two "stripped" lug nut removers for around $5. They have a spiral cut on the inside that grips the outside of the lug nut or lock. Then there is the Gator Grip sockets. They have a bunch of pins on the inside so you only have to have a few sockets instead of a real set. They are kind of expensive though. An auto parts store may also carry the stripped lug removers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magregor Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 You made pasta with a 1/2 cheater bar?? B hee hee, you a funny guy! I guess me need some grammar edumacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 If you have a Harbor Freight near by they sell a set of two "stripped" lug nut removers for around $5. They have a spiral cut on the inside that grips the outside of the lug nut or lock. Then there is the Gator Grip sockets. They have a bunch of pins on the inside so you only have to have a few sockets instead of a real set. They are kind of expensive though. An auto parts store may also carry the stripped lug removers. The left hand spiral ID sockets work on any hex/square head (I have a set) and should work fine on a locking lug nut IF it has a hex OD, which most don't. Gator grips (I have 1) need the same thing, a hex or square OD to grip. hee hee, you a funny guy! I guess me need some grammar edumacation! No, what you typed was funny. I happen to like Pesto and was impressed... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I tested the spiral removers on my Nissan OEM locks and the smaller of the two worked fine. It was seated pretty deep though. It probably wouldn't work on my alloys, but it did on my Nissan chromies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMasters Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I can vouch for just hammering a 19mm over the locknut and using a cheater bar. Worked good for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I tried all the above suggestions, aside from welding a nut on, and I ended up buying the proper locking lug removal tools. That way, I have them in the future if anyone else I know is a moron like me, and loses their key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittamaru Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Strange, I don't have one of these... all four of my wheels use a standard lug nut wrench... 0o' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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