wheel lock problem

[olred90]

well everyone, i bent/broke my wheel lock key. i don't know know the manufacture of it, which is what some people i asked said i need. i just bought my wheels 2 weeks ago and the guy just gave me the lugnuts and locks he was using. i've been to advanced and they don't have another and the place a guy told me might have it doesn't. i also went to a local garage where i know a few guys that work there. one guy had a key like it but it was too big and he didn't know the maker. another thing they tried was a nut that you hammer onto the lock and it jams itself into the side and you take it off with a breaker bar. it would have worked but my lugs don't stick out far enough. i have no clue what to do next. any suggestions?


thanks

 

[97RangerXLT]

IF you can get a socket that is tight enough that you can hammer the socket onto the lug...you can try that method. post a pic of teh wrench/lug.

go to some tire shops in your area. the first one you find, have them remove your lugs and put regular ones in place. Unless you are in a high crime area, I doubt your stock ranger wheels are going to be swiped. IF they are aftermarket, It would depend on the type. but I am guessing that they are not worth the hassle of the lock lugs.

AJ