Broken Wheel lock remover. - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Slainthrax · 06-25-2008, 10:04 AM

I was rotating my tires. (was just tightening up the last wheel lock on the side i had just done. and the part of the bolt that goes onto the wheel lock slipped off under the pressure and now wont lock into the little clover thing. Where would i go to get this either fixed or get it replaced. I think if i can get them off im going to stick to no wheel locks. They are a pain in the ass.

Any help would be appreciated.

`Spencer

Josh3000 · 06-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Mitsubishi dealership would be able to help ya.

EVILTWIN · 06-25-2008, 10:07 AM

this happened to my old Stealth. Take it to a tire shop or dealer, they should be able to get the old lock off (if its still on), and you can either get a OEM replacement set, or a new aftermarket set at any autoshop.

Slainthrax · 06-25-2008, 10:10 AM

Would STS be able to help me? The closest dealer is like 20 miles away. I don't feel like driving all that way if i don't have to. also. would they have to order the new lug or would they just fix/replace it?

Rom3BreaK · 06-25-2008, 10:13 AM

This happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went to a dealer and they had one in stock for $20. No tire shops or anybody had the lug or had a tool to get it off.

itzatol · 06-25-2008, 10:16 AM

They are a PITA i agree, i lost my wheel lock one day and couldnt take off the tires for 6 months because i never got around to going to the dealer and doing it. Usually if im correct, if they take the wheel locks off they might damage them to the point that you wont want to put them back on.

If you ahve the serial number that came with the wheel locks you should be able to order the key again if their MITSU ones. Thats what the guy asked me last time they had to take them off and put a new set on.

EVILTWIN · 06-25-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by i3igpete

just get a 12-pt socket that's slightly smaller than the lug and pound it on with a hammer. you probably won't be able to separate them after you get the lug off so make sure it's a cheap brand of socket you don't mind throwing out.

That is how its done. Dont hammer too hard or you will be replacing the stud as well. Maybe not such a bad thing, im sure is rusted from its age.

Slainthrax · 06-25-2008, 10:59 AM

Well i went to a local auto parts shop in town. got a wheel lock remover kit. works fine. also bought replacement lugs so i dont use wheel locks anymore. cost me nearly $50 but i can get my wheels off now. :P

Slainthrax · 06-25-2008, 11:37 AM

Well. I used the kit to get one of the wheel locks off. I didnt have the 1/2 inch addapter that they needed so i used the impact gun. which just made it so the lock was so torqued into the piece to get the wheel locks off that i cant get it out. so im going down to a shop soon to just get them to take it out. and im just going to get a hand turn 1/2 inch adapter and do it by hand

i3igpete · 06-25-2008, 12:02 PM

would've cost you $15 to buy 4 cheapie sockets at home depot.

06-25-2008, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Slainthrax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lebanon Township NJ Drives: Green '93 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Broken Wheel lock remover. I was rotating my tires. (was just tightening up the last wheel lock on the side i had just done. and the part of the bolt that goes onto the wheel lock slipped off under the pressure and now wont lock into the little clover thing. Where would i go to get this either fixed or get it replaced. I think if i can get them off im going to stick to no wheel locks. They are a pain in the ass. Any help would be appreciated. `Spencer __________________

06-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Josh3000 Sir Speedsalot. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, OH Drives: 95 3000GT N/A Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. Mitsubishi dealership would be able to help ya. __________________ - Josh 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT NA (FOR SALE HERE!) HPS Cold Air Intake Polished Stainless Steel Downpipe MSD Plug Wires w/ NGK Plugs

06-25-2008, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
EVILTWIN Grandpa Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Henderson NV/MooreOK Drives: 07Accord, 03 C5 ann. Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. this happened to my old Stealth. Take it to a tire shop or dealer, they should be able to get the old lock off (if its still on), and you can either get a OEM replacement set, or a new aftermarket set at any autoshop. __________________ Set the gearshift, for the high gear of your soul. Chuck Norris can win a game of Connect Four in THREE MOVES I'm an Equal Opportunity Annoyer!

06-25-2008, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slainthrax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lebanon Township NJ Drives: Green '93 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. Would STS be able to help me? The closest dealer is like 20 miles away. I don't feel like driving all that way if i don't have to. also. would they have to order the new lug or would they just fix/replace it?

06-25-2008, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rom3BreaK Verified Seller Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern CT Drives: Mitsu 92 VR4 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. This happened to me 2 weeks ago. I went to a dealer and they had one in stock for $20. No tire shops or anybody had the lug or had a tool to get it off. __________________ 1992 VR4, Java Black Pearl paint ('04 STI) with combo '92/'96/'99 custom front end, Fittipaldi Force wheels, RPS Max pressure plate with street disk, P.I.T. BCU+ EBC, Gutted pre-cats, Greddy type RS BOV, K&N intake. Currently working a minimum wage job to get my 3s back to 100% (again) as well as pay for tuition....AKA the stereotypical proud 3si member.

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06-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
itzatol Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Falls Church, VA Drives: 98 3000gt SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. They are a PITA i agree, i lost my wheel lock one day and couldnt take off the tires for 6 months because i never got around to going to the dealer and doing it. Usually if im correct, if they take the wheel locks off they might damage them to the point that you wont want to put them back on. If you ahve the serial number that came with the wheel locks you should be able to order the key again if their MITSU ones. Thats what the guy asked me last time they had to take them off and put a new set on. __________________

06-25-2008, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Slainthrax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lebanon Township NJ Drives: Green '93 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. Well i went to a local auto parts shop in town. got a wheel lock remover kit. works fine. also bought replacement lugs so i dont use wheel locks anymore. cost me nearly $50 but i can get my wheels off now. :P

06-25-2008, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Slainthrax Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lebanon Township NJ Drives: Green '93 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. Well. I used the kit to get one of the wheel locks off. I didnt have the 1/2 inch addapter that they needed so i used the impact gun. which just made it so the lock was so torqued into the piece to get the wheel locks off that i cant get it out. so im going down to a shop soon to just get them to take it out. and im just going to get a hand turn 1/2 inch adapter and do it by hand

06-25-2008, 12:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
i3igpete Вanned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Drives: GoPigGo v2.0 Trader Rating: (80)	Re: Broken Wheel lock remover. would've cost you $15 to buy 4 cheapie sockets at home depot. __________________ HOLY COW I'M TOTALLY GOING SO FAST OH FUCK give him the stick DONT GIVE HIM THE STICK.