Options for taking off wheel locks =( - Honda Prelude Forum

MR.CLIFFORD · 12-20-2002, 03:57 PM

I can't find my key to the gorilla locking lugs on my car. The shop wants 20 bucks to take them off but I'm not going to waste it if it is something I can do myself. Is there anything I can do to get them off? I have my stockers on right now and I don't give two craps about them.

Any suggestions?

<----- stupid!

DudewithaLude · 12-20-2002, 04:10 PM

how many on each wheel?

bk94si · 12-20-2002, 04:31 PM

You can take them off yourself but for $20 I would let some else do it.

MR.CLIFFORD · 12-20-2002, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DudewithaLude
how many on each wheel?

I have one lock on each wheel.

I think I am going to hammer a socket on it to get it off.

DudewithaLude · 12-20-2002, 05:48 PM

yup, that's what i'd suggest

98VTEC · 12-21-2002, 10:12 AM

I dont know if I should be telling you this, or if it works for your lugs, but...my gorilla locking lugs can be taken off with a 3/8 inch socket extension. I will post pics if you dont believe me...I know its sad.

MR.CLIFFORD · 12-21-2002, 10:32 AM

gorilla told me to use a 13/16" socket. I tried that but it didn't work. I believe you. How did you do it? I really like your car

98VTEC · 12-21-2002, 10:42 AM

Thanks

I just rammed the thing in there and it worked just fine. Kinda sad if you ask me...but Im not really worried about the wheels getting taken.

MR.CLIFFORD · 12-21-2002, 02:41 PM

UPDATE: Got them off with little ease! Makes me wonder why I wasted 20 bucks on getting the locks