Lug key and painted calipers

[davidalindsey]

Good thing is since I had some free time I decided to paint my calipers red.
I used the "duplicolor caliper paint kit" from Pepboys.
I think it came out pretty good.
Tell me what you think.
The bad is I could only do the 2 front calipers.
Why, cause I dont have the damn key for the back lug nuts
When I bought the car I guess it not not include the lug key.
So I have tried hammering in a socket and using an impact drill to get this sucker out, sprayed PB blaster, jamming sockets, jumping on ratchets, chiseling, and it still does not move. I dont see how I can get so freaking pissed of cause of one damn bolt!
So my question is: is there a key I can buy online or some way of getting this damn thing off.
Thanks for your help/input.

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[Lofty]

Those are very common lug keys, but I doubt the key would work on them any more.
Do you have access to a welder? You could weld a bolt head onto it or something of that sorts.

Other than that you could cut it off with a dremel?

 

[davidalindsey]

No I do not access to a welder nor do i have dremel.
I wonder how much a shop would charge?

 

[proteusx301]

A decently equipped shop will probably have the kit for getting splined lugs, keyed lugs and rounded off lugs off. I have one in my personal tool collection and it has payed for itself in the time it has saved.

 

[davidalindsey]

A decently equipped shop will probably have the kit for getting splined lugs, keyed lugs and rounded off lugs off. I have one in my personal tool collection and it has payed for itself in the time it has saved.

Yea I have one of those LOCK LUG NUT REMOVER REMOVAL tool kits.
It's like this one: Ebay LINK
But the socket is to big. Its wierd though cause I used the same tool to take out my lug locks on my 99 eclipse gs which look identical.WTF

 

[clean96GST]

I had the same problem about a week ago when taking my front tires off, just hammered a socket on and a minute later they were off.

 

[davidalindsey]

I had the same problem about a week ago when taking my front tires off, just hammered a socket on and a minute later they were off.

I wish that would work, do you know what size socket you used?

 

[ChillinGST]

^^^-- Yep, just find the right size socket that is just smaller that the lug nut itself and hammer that sucker on there. That has saved me on more than one occasion.

 

[clean96GST]

I wish that would work, do you know what size socket you used?

Sorry not off the top of my head, I'll check tomorrow. But I just got the socket that fit the tightest on the end and pounded it on the best I could. I don't think mine was as round as yours though so maybe thats why your having troubles.

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

12 point 3/4" socket works perfectly. had to do it the other day on my gst

 

[davidalindsey]

12 point 3/4" socket works perfectly. had to do it the other day on my gst

Tried it and that socket is snug.
I hammered it in there real good, tried to get the impact wrench on it and it wouldnt budge. I got a hand ratchet jumped on the end o the handle, i get it moving a little bit, then take a hammer on the ratchet, then took the impact wrench on it. The socket twist off but the damn lug lock is still there.

Guess I will see if the dealer can give me a key..

 

[NeMiZiS]

I'm pretty sure you can just buy a lug nut key, at any auto parts store.

 

[davidalindsey]

I'm pretty sure you can just buy a lug nut key, at any auto parts store.

If you can tell me where and what model, that would be great.

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

I'm pretty sure you can just buy a lug nut key, at any auto parts store.

that defeats the purpose of a locking lug nut. that appears to be a factory lug.

as for the hammering on a socket trick, do NOT use an impact. hammer on the socket, then carefully and slowly loosen the lug nut with a wrench. this will prevent the socket from spinning on the nut.

 

[davidalindsey]

that defeats the purpose of a locking lug nut. that appears to be a factory lug.

as for the hammering on a socket trick, do NOT use an impact. hammer on the socket, then carefully and slowly loosen the lug nut with a wrench. this will prevent the socket from spinning on the nut.

Yea Thats what was happing on the lug nut.
Its way to tight to do it by hand. Even if i jump on the handle of the wrench, I think the socket is just grinding around the lucg nut.

 

[NeMiZiS]

McGard 24538 McGard Wheel Locking Lug Nuts
Comes with a key, I'm not sure if you can just buy the key by itself though.

 

[davidalindsey]

McGard 24538 McGard Wheel Locking Lug Nuts
Comes with a key, I'm not sure if you can just buy the key by itself though.

thank you!!
can anyone confirm that this is the all mighty key for my lugs?

 

[Achelea]

When you put the lug on don't Jump on it. You slowly increase pressure. Then you bounce on it. Jumping on it kinda does the same as the impact wrench. It applies torque rapidly.

Best Idea is finding a friend with a welder and trying to weld a socket to it, then use a breaker bar.

That, or pull the entire suspension off.

 

[clean96GST]

thank you!!
can anyone confirm that this is the all mighty key for my lugs?

Go ahead and try if you want, but I doubt it will fit. They are unique locks/keys so finding the key to your lug is going to be far from easy.

 

[davidalindsey]

Okay then that settles it.
I will have to buy a key form the stealership.
Anyone know how much they for?

 

[NeMiZiS]

I don't see why it has to be from a dealership, any 6 point "star" key should work.
The only difference I could think of is if the side wall on the key is too wide to fit in the wheel.
These here are on e-bay listed as OEM Toyota.

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[davidalindsey]

I don't see why it has to be from a dealership, any 6 point "star" key should work.
The only difference I could think of is if the side wall on the key is too wide to fit in the wheel.
These here are on e-bay listed as OEM Toyota.

Well I would like to know for sure if the key works on my lug or not. Cause the main reason I dont want to go to the dealership is money. Buying a random key that might work defeats the purpose if they happen to not fit.

 

[GsXtC21]

Hammer a socket on then apply some jb weld on that sucka, then try with a socket wrench... problem solved

 

[NeMiZiS]

Have you gone to a local tire shop yet, to see if they carry one?

 

[davidalindsey]

Have you gone to a local tire shop yet, to see if they carry one?

No I have not just yet.
I will be doing so when I get new tires.
I am think of getting Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Positions