I lost the key off my '09 Altima Coupe. Instead of going out and buying one of these I used my 3/4" drive 12 point Craftsman 3/4" socket. Smacked it on each one about 1/2", put my breaker bar on and BAM, off they all came! I put the 3/4" socket over a deep well socket that the removed lock lug nut was stuck in. Put a long 1/2" bolt through the square part, smacked it with a hammer and out the lock nut would come. It literally took 15 minutes to do all 4 and the Craftsman still looked brand new when I was done. Piece of cake. Thanks for the video though!
Hi thanks for the heads up, I have a new laser 4 socket set, though exactly the same system.didn’t think of the issue of removing the tool’s socket, leaving the job for another day🙂🙂🙂👍
If I remember correctly, you're not supposed to hammer these all the way on. It's the 'shock' of the nut tightening that helps loosen the wheel nut. That's why you have to use an impact wrench not a breaker bar. It's not about torque?
I'm not too sure to be honest, i heard the same that you just use an impact on it and the vibration plus you pushing just loosens it off but it wasn't working with my first one so i hammered it on a bit. I didn't hammer it all the way, i just done it a little to get the bite on it.
Great trick. I already knew all I needed was a screw/stud to take the nut out. I never imagined this because I don't have any hubs laying around. But great video for people who can get a hold of one.
Yeah they are difficult to get out, you could get some bolts the same size as the studs. Drill holes in a block of wood, put the bolts in and it's kinda the same as using a hub.
I have just had to remove one and I used the same type, it removed the nut but like you said the problem is now I'm struggling to get the nut out of the removing tool.
If yours has rotating collars. Wedge the collar to stop it spinning. Drill a start hole between collar and centre. Then use a pointed chisel to split the collar and remove. Again using a suitable tool or socket to remove the lock nut.
FYI...it wasn't the tool that caused the lugnut to snap off, it was the stud bottoming out in the end of the nut forcing the end of the nut to push the end off. Next time put a few washers over the stud to shorten up the throw.
I did this but the socket just ripped the spinning collar from the locking nut how do I remove the collar from the socket since it has no internal threads
Good man Gavin! Love the Irishness of your video! I got a CTA lug nut remover but Ive a question: Mine is a lug BOLT as opposed to nut, I bought a 17mm one because thats what lug bolt I have BUT it won;t even start to go onto it, tried hammering etc even though the cobalt/metal is soft. Am I supposed toget an 18mm to nail it in your mind? Again, appreciate the great video Aedan, Baltimore USA (originally a Jackeen.......)
@@maurecara6908 Hey how's things? Em i guess it could be seized on a bit too being a bolt. I'd use some penetrative oil in around the threads first. If have 17 bolt then the removal tool needs to be able to fit over it so yes get an 18mm if the other one isn't fitting. Also put a cloth over the bolt hammer on the remover tool and that might help latch on to the bolt. Hope this helps, thanks for your comment.
Good mate but I have a Peugeot locknut, thanks to quick fit it's wrecked a week later still not sorted so body suggested welding a nut on, so going to try that, twist on, s I don't think will do it because oof 1/2 inch stud left with about 1/8 inch backing plate not enough to bite on, anyone got better idea I, d be grateful. Thanks
You can try a 12 point socket, I've seen people remove them with them too, kinda works the same way as these sealey. But use a slightly smaller 12 point and wedge it on. Welding or cutting that close to your wheeel, can damage your wheel's.
Great video,I have the same 3 pack removal tool,one other method i sometimes use is get a scrap length of steel,get out the stick welder (7018) rod,,you need the strength and zap the lock to the metal,,,bye bye lock nut!
I needed to change 2 tyres but had no key so I bought 2 x 19mm sockets knowing that I would not get the lug nuts out without a fight so now I have 2 cheap 19mm sockets for sale any offers..
Your welcome, if you are having this same issue, someone told me if you still have the serial number from your lock nuts you can buy a new set the same and the key will fit. Or you could use a 12 sided socket its easier to remove them from that.
They are to get them off the car but not from the socket, i had them awhile and said id give them a go, but id use something else in the future i think!
Hey, when you've took the wheel off, surely you can remove it by screwing it back onto your car hub (like you did here on the old hub) the socket should then unscrew the same (maybe put 1 wheel nut on the same stud first, to back it up) then remove the chewed up locking nut off the stud with a monkey wrench, simples - who needs an old hub? 🤔
Yes well i used the old hub because I knew it could get stuck on the hub of my car so i didn't chance that, id rather not have that headache, but also when i remove it but couldn't remove it from the socket when i would try to remove it on the car it was getting stuck again and a vice grips wasn't even able to remove it.
@@GPTV2020 they are the same. I lost mine for my Honda accord recently, but luckily had the packet in the glove box with the 4 regular bolts in. I went online for a Honda parts place, and boom they do them, just had to give them the ref number. You see there are actually not all different, just maybe 100 variants
I lost the key off my '09 Altima Coupe. Instead of going out and buying one of these I used my 3/4" drive 12 point Craftsman 3/4" socket. Smacked it on each one about 1/2", put my breaker bar on and BAM, off they all came! I put the 3/4" socket over a deep well socket that the removed lock lug nut was stuck in. Put a long 1/2" bolt through the square part, smacked it with a hammer and out the lock nut would come. It literally took 15 minutes to do all 4 and the Craftsman still looked brand new when I was done. Piece of cake. Thanks for the video though!
Yeah a good strong 12 point will work perfectly, but a weak 12 point will shatter with the smack of a hammer. Good job. 👍
Hi thanks for the heads up, I have a new laser 4 socket set, though exactly the same system.didn’t think of the issue of removing the tool’s socket, leaving the job for another day🙂🙂🙂👍
I keep one of my 1/2 Drive extensions for whacking. Saves hitting the socket directly
If I remember correctly, you're not supposed to hammer these all the way on. It's the 'shock' of the nut tightening that helps loosen the wheel nut. That's why you have to use an impact wrench not a breaker bar. It's not about torque?
I'm not too sure to be honest, i heard the same that you just use an impact on it and the vibration plus you pushing just loosens it off but it wasn't working with my first one so i hammered it on a bit. I didn't hammer it all the way, i just done it a little to get the bite on it.
Excellent video. Thanks for putting this together!!
Your welcome. Thanks for your comment.
Great trick. I already knew all I needed was a screw/stud to take the nut out. I never imagined this because I don't have any hubs laying around. But great video for people who can get a hold of one.
Yeah they are difficult to get out, you could get some bolts the same size as the studs. Drill holes in a block of wood, put the bolts in and it's kinda the same as using a hub.
I have just had to remove one and I used the same type, it removed the nut but like you said the problem is now I'm struggling to get the nut out of the removing tool.
Yeah its a bit of a problem to remove them.
Yea,they will remove the lug nuts and,also bust your finger! Great video,thanks!
Awesome explication thank you so much I was stuck on removing the lug from the socket
Thank you so much for your comment 👍
If yours has rotating collars. Wedge the collar to stop it spinning. Drill a start hole between collar and centre. Then use a pointed chisel to split the collar and remove. Again using a suitable tool or socket to remove the lock nut.
Nice one fella, I lost mine today and was wondering about these. Top info thanks.
Glad to have helped. Thanks for the comment
great video ive lost my lock nut key on aftermarket alloys on a vauxhall astra
I won't lie, it's not the easiest thing in the world to do but these sockets do help. Hope you can get it sorted.
FYI...it wasn't the tool that caused the lugnut to snap off, it was the stud bottoming out in the end of the nut forcing the end of the nut to push the end off. Next time put a few washers over the stud to shorten up the throw.
Somebody steal my keys the real why you do it to get out there real?
I did this but the socket just ripped the spinning collar from the locking nut how do I remove the collar from the socket since it has no internal threads
@@tuivskmcdonagh_- could you drill it out from the socket? It should be a bit weaker than the nut so it should bend or break easier I'm guessing?
Thanks for sharing! helped me out.
Good man Gavin! Love the Irishness of your video! I got a CTA lug nut remover but Ive a question: Mine is a lug BOLT as opposed to nut, I bought a 17mm one because thats what lug bolt I have BUT it won;t even start to go onto it, tried hammering etc even though the cobalt/metal is soft. Am I supposed toget an 18mm to nail it in your mind? Again, appreciate the great video Aedan, Baltimore USA (originally a Jackeen.......)
@@maurecara6908 Hey how's things? Em i guess it could be seized on a bit too being a bolt. I'd use some penetrative oil in around the threads first. If have 17 bolt then the removal tool needs to be able to fit over it so yes get an 18mm if the other one isn't fitting. Also put a cloth over the bolt hammer on the remover tool and that might help latch on to the bolt. Hope this helps, thanks for your comment.
Good mate but I have a Peugeot locknut, thanks to quick fit it's wrecked a week later still not sorted so body suggested welding a nut on, so going to try that, twist on, s I don't think will do it because oof 1/2 inch stud left with about 1/8 inch backing plate not enough to bite on, anyone got better idea I, d be grateful. Thanks
You can try a 12 point socket, I've seen people remove them with them too, kinda works the same way as these sealey. But use a slightly smaller 12 point and wedge it on. Welding or cutting that close to your wheeel, can damage your wheel's.
@@GPTV2020 Thanku mate I will have ago at that b4 getting some one else to weld on a nut cheers
@@trevoromalley9226 hopefully you can get it off without sending too much or causing damage to your wheel's. Good luck.
I have an impact driver, which im scared wont be strong enough, so i need to buy an impact wrench. Do you know how much torque i need? Is 200 enough?
200NM may work but the more the better, just depends on how tight the nut is on?
Mine just spins and spins! What a nightmare!
Your awesome bro! Even the damage on your finger lol!
Thanks alot for your comment
Great video,I have the same 3 pack removal tool,one other method i sometimes use is get a scrap length of steel,get out the stick welder (7018) rod,,you need the strength and zap the lock to the metal,,,bye bye lock nut!
Yeah, that would definitely work. Cheers for the comment.
But how do you then get the lock free after it’s welded?!
If you obtain the same thread bolt and put in a vise you can undo it . Use a high tensile bolt.
I needed to change 2 tyres but had no key so I bought 2 x 19mm sockets knowing that I would not get the lug nuts out without a fight so now I have 2 cheap 19mm sockets for sale any offers..
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Thank you so much for sharing this video 🤗🥰🤗
Your welcome, if you are having this same issue, someone told me if you still have the serial number from your lock nuts you can buy a new set the same and the key will fit. Or you could use a 12 sided socket its easier to remove them from that.
@@GPTV2020 thank you so much buddy 👍🏻
No worries
Hey man how's things? Are you near Waterford City by any chance? Just lost my key and finding it very difficult to remove nut.....
No sorry I'm nowhere near you. Do you have a 12 sided socket, i have seen people remove lock nuts with 12 point sockets.
Them sockets make it seem easy
They are to get them off the car but not from the socket, i had them awhile and said id give them a go, but id use something else in the future i think!
If you haven't got a hub, find a long bolt with the same thread and pitch and clamp a little stub out of a old vice and thread it onto that.
Yep definitely.
@@GPTV2020 can u send me a link frome where to buy it
@@DeLuXe4190 i just got it from my local motor factors. I don't have a link, just search sealey lock nut removal
How to steal somebody's wheel if you don't have original key set!
Thank you GPTV , Your a star ! 😉
👍😁✌
Lol but as you can see its not easy to steal them quickly!
Are we still in the seventies that's the last time I saw a car jacked up and wheels missing
@@trevoromalley9226u must live In the suburbs
Cheers Bro.
Thanks
Once you get the lug nut off cut the edges off and use a breaker bar and pipe wrench to remove lug nut from socket
Was thinking about that
Very helpful that mate cheers 👍👊
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Hey, when you've took the wheel off, surely you can remove it by screwing it back onto your car hub (like you did here on the old hub) the socket should then unscrew the same (maybe put 1 wheel nut on the same stud first, to back it up) then remove the chewed up locking nut off the stud with a monkey wrench, simples - who needs an old hub? 🤔
Yes well i used the old hub because I knew it could get stuck on the hub of my car so i didn't chance that, id rather not have that headache, but also when i remove it but couldn't remove it from the socket when i would try to remove it on the car it was getting stuck again and a vice grips wasn't even able to remove it.
You can cut the ring off with a chisel and then hammer on the extractor and then use the hammer drill
I wish I had watched your video before I wrecked the socket trying to get the nut out of it😢
Thank u
Your welcome
Where to order that stuff pls...
You can buy them in most motor factors or ebay or amazon.
Halford £20:49
My key snapped, now I'm suck with 4 wheels that wont come off.
And here's me thinking you made family appropriate clips , but no you had to make one of you getting your nuts out , Tut Tut Tut!
No sorry your wrong i was getting my nut off!!
Or if you know what lock nuts they are, like have the packet with the code in, just go online and order a replacement socket 😁
Yeah, you could try that too. But im not sure they would be the exact same. Maybe very slightly different.
@@GPTV2020 they are the same. I lost mine for my Honda accord recently, but luckily had the packet in the glove box with the 4 regular bolts in. I went online for a Honda parts place, and boom they do them, just had to give them the ref number. You see there are actually not all different, just maybe 100 variants
Oohhhh ok cool, i didn't know that thanks for that tip.
@@GPTV2020 and thanks for your info on the sockets just in case you can't get a replacement. I've never seen them used
They are very hard to remove the nut from, iv see a 12 point socket used and it is easier to use.
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Just use a socket that snug and hammer on with sum super glue and they will come right off, saves you money
How do you get the 2nd one off?
@@MrBollocks10 lol buy 4 sockets they are to be wasted
It is what i did
One of the fell out, and another i smacked with a lump hammer on the side of the socket and it fell out.
@@GPTV2020 what?
How much foul language is needed along with what’s shown in the video 😁
Lots lol
jus drill it out