Editing Removing lug nut locks

How to remove lug nut locks from wheels on a car? *Go to the hardware store, and buy a BIG nut that will fit over the lug nut. Wet some old towels and line the wheel then get out the arc welder and weld a good bead. Let it cool and take off the lug nut. *Grind a notch in the nut, and use an air chisel against the notch to unscrew the nut. *Take a deep 12-point socket that almost fits onto the lug nut, and beat it on with a hammer. Remove the nut while it's still in the socket. This may ruin the socket. *Use a [http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=52120&group_ID=1652&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog Snap-On locking lug nut remover], ~$50. *The star key may fit into the slot in more than one way. If you know someone with locking lug nuts, you may be able to use their key to go in the slot enough to get the nut loose. *Use a nut splitter. *Use an air chisel on an angle, with the tip of the chisel against the key opening. ==References== *http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/locking-lug-nuts-wheels-how-remove-help-12222.html [[Category:Wheels]] [[Category:Undeveloped articles]]

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