Lock lug trouble

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Lock lug trouble

March 10, 2006, 01:09:08 PM

Any one know where i can find the key to the locklug system i have called local junkyards and get no help from them, they are giving me the answer that the locklug was an aftermarket piece when i still have my orignal turbines on it.

Lock lug trouble

Reply #1 – March 10, 2006, 01:26:56 PM

There were about 25-30 different Ford factory keys available. The chances of finding one from the boneyard that works is slim. You can take your car to the Ford dealer where they have a master set of lug keys and and tell you what yours is (and also charge an arm and half a leg to loosen yours, if you wish). Anyway, the factory supplier was McGard and they still make sets/locks available in the aftermarket. So, if you get the code #/lock color info from the Ford dealer, call up McGard (http://www.mcgard.com), and relate that info to them, they can sell you the correct key for about $15 shipped. Takes about two weeks. Might want to get another spare one just in case.

Short term: if you need them off now and can't wait, air chisel will do it but probably destroy the locking lug. I've heard of people using Vise-Grips too.

Lock lug trouble

Reply #2 – March 10, 2006, 01:34:36 PM

Well im going to be taking the cougar to Belle to get new tires today im hoping that they have a set, (we did at michel tire) but im not sure.

Oh and thanks for the site and all eric

Lock lug trouble

Reply #3 – March 10, 2006, 02:25:32 PM

Also, if you find a deepwell impact socket that you can hammer on tight over the lug, use and impact wrench and she'll come right off.

Lock lug trouble

Reply #4 – March 10, 2006, 06:06:18 PM

there is also a special impact socket for that. it has a tapered inside with a sort of ribbing pattern in it. you put it over the lug, tap it on good and crank/impact away. it gets tighter as you turn it. it does kind of ruin the lock though.

Lock lug trouble

Reply #5 – March 10, 2006, 06:47:25 PM

Eh i just told em to give me all new lugs....it was needed and they did for free which was badass but after dropping 431.00 on tires i would hope i would get something like that for free.