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Old 27-03-2009, 09:01 PM
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where can i get my locking wheel nuts removed for tmoz i'm desperate and can't fooking believe i dunno where i'v put the key
Old 27-03-2009, 09:05 PM
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socket+hammer= job done
Old 27-03-2009, 09:06 PM
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The Halfords locking wheel nut remover worked for me. I didn't want to risk damaging the alloys with the socket/hammer technique. They were McGards too so were v.tough.
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My mcgards (nuts) came off lovely with the hammer and 21mm (I think) socket method, I almost didn't buy new ones!!
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machine mart sell a good set of removers with left hand thread in them
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Originally Posted by DanW@FastFord
The Halfords locking wheel nut remover worked for me. I didn't want to risk damaging the alloys with the socket/hammer technique. They were McGards too so were v.tough.
yea they are the ones i'v got i don't wanna damage my alloys too so will they have it in all the halfords cos need it deseratly tmoz .. cheers though mate i needed this info

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cheers for all the advice though people atleast i no i'm not stuck tmoz i need to change my clutch and lower arms
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if all else fails a big chisle and a lump hammer
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