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Old 04-10-2007, 11:15 AM
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so my ebrake is welded on and shit, and uhh i need to get my tires off of course to replace it. it is stuck at my house and taking it anywhere is out of the question. i dont have the key to the set of lugs on one of the wheels(bought like that). i know there has to be some trick to get it off. whoever comes up with the solution first will get 5 dollars via paypal.
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Old 04-10-2007, 11:29 AM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

use a 3/8 exstention or an alin key if you have one that big
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Old 04-10-2007, 11:45 AM
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Sawzall or Plasma Cutter.

That's two solutions, I expect my $10+ 3% for fees.
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Old 04-10-2007, 11:52 AM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

I think several stores like autozone carry sets of these keys for people who drive tow trucks or for auto shops. I've seen them before.. call around and ask.. I'm sure you'll find at least one store with a set.
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Old 04-10-2007, 12:30 PM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

Yea some places sell the keys for them, I welded some spare lugnuts we had laying around on mine to get them off
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Old 04-10-2007, 12:42 PM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

ive done that. i had to actually drill the stud out. use like a 3/8' drill bit, drill in the center of the lugnut all the way through the stud...takes like 10 minutes...might be easier if you drill a pilot hole first. keep your money man
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Old 04-10-2007, 12:52 PM
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i actually called the dude i bought it from and he found the key
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Old 04-10-2007, 09:08 PM
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so who gets the $5
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Old 04-10-2007, 09:57 PM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

well technically i did come up with the solution, so i guess me, and, in avoidance of paypal fees, i decline payment. im sure there will be a next time for the whole 5 dollars thing though
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Old 04-11-2007, 07:15 AM
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Default Re: removing 5 star lugs without key. solution gets $

Am I the only one who is wondering why the ebrake is welded on?
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