How to remove the nut lock?

[LX Kid]

How do I get this lock off the nut? I don't have the key to remove it.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

I had a lug lock on my lincoln that didn't have a key and I had to torch it off, just carefull the alluminum will go away real easy.

 

[Lucky Penny]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

considering the damage you may accidently cause, the safest way is to call a locksmith. I suspect that you could drill it out.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

Yep get a locksmith out there, I wonder if you grabbed it with a pipe wrench and turnrd out the whole stud without it snapping off, but then you would still be faced with getting the thing off.

 

[LX Kid]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

The SS shroud has a flat spot the lays next to the housing to prevent twisting it off. Don't think I want to chance a torch. Maybe a very good drill bit and use an "easy out" to unscrew it. Be just my luck I'd twist the easy out off.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

You can see how long the stud is....
I would try a cut off wheel, as close to the stud as possible.....
The heat needed to melt steel will destroy the aluminum bell housing......

 

[forgedin78]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

WOW Is that to keep someone from stealing your drive? I would never have thought that unbolting a drive and walking off with it would be a problem i'd have to look out for.

 

[Bt Doctur]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

30 seconds or less to remove a drive and steal it
Best way is to drill/grind/dremel the brass key out

 

[swihartart]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
what he said...

 

[ChrisCraftJohnny]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

The die grinder, with a cut off wheel would be the best way to go.

HOWEVER. Use a full face-sheild, and glasses. A dust mask will be a good idea as well.

You most likely do not have a air die grinder. Using a dremel would be like escaping from prison using a spoon to dig the tunnel.

Buy an electric die grinder (straight) and good quality 2"-3" diameter cut off wheels. Norton is the best. And cut that piece of crap in two. Cut where you believe you will catch a little of the bolt. This way, you will be sure the entire piece of crap will release with one cut. If the first threads get roughed up, champher them with the wheel and you will be all set.

Done this before. Works great. Also, If you have a master padlock of any sort that you can't open, you will laugh at how easy the cut off wheel will get through the "case hardend" hasp.

Good luck.

Johnny

 

[LX Kid]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

It was real easy to remove the lock. Just took a center punch and tapped both sides to loosen and then tapped it counter clockwise and it easily unscrewed.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: How to remove the nut lock?

Unforurnately, ALL locks in general, weather outdrive, car, house whatever, just keep honest people out. Anyone who wants it WILL have it in minutes.
Eric