but only if you have the right sort of removal tool. In fact it is as easy as if you had the proper key. This will work 99% of the time and is by far the easiest method. Method 4 - Find or buy a locking wheel bolt or nut removal tool Done correctly this technique always works, but should only ever be used as a very last resort after methods 1, 2 and 4 have failed. Tubes and sockets can also be used with locking bolts and they may give a stronger joint than welding a bolt if you have the clearance to weld all the way round - if not drill holes in the side and weld into those. However, for locking wheel nuts, a tube or spare socket should be placed over the nut and welded to it. I'd always use a bolt (see photo) for this if you have locking wheel bolts rather than a socket or tube as if you mess up it is easier to get off and you may not have wrecked the locking bolt in the process so can try other techniques. Once you have them welded on there, you should be able to undo them with a normal socket. This works well but should be used as a last resort as you risk damaging your wheels and if you get it wrong you may well be left with a locking wheel bolt or nut that can only ever be drilled or ground out - a very, very expensive mistake! The basic idea is to weld a bolt to the end of the locking wheel bolt (make sure your bolt and locking bolt is steel first). Make a really good strong weld with a MIG and cover your wheels so the alloys aren't splattered. Method 3 - Weld a bolt or socket to the locking wheel bolt or nut My advice would be only to use this technique if you have nothing else available. and before you ask, no this didn't get my locking bolts off and yes it was very difficult to remove the hammered on socket to try another technique. if you are lucky! Always use a splined socket like those shown in the photo, others will not work. You should now be able to undo the locking bolt. The splines of the socket will bite into the locking bolt and should hold it tight. Simply take a standard socket slightly smaller than the locking bolt or nut and hammer it on hard. Standard Socket and Hammer: Now I know this works as I've seen it done a few times, but you do risk wrecking a decent socket, also if your bolts are on very tight or are seized it will not work at all.
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