LANCENEOMAN Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 so... Just searched everyhwere, and cant find the locking wheel socket for the damn car. attached pic of the socket i need for the nut. found this on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anodised-Locking-Wheel-Nuts-STEEL-Black-M12-x-1-25-Nissan-Subaru-Skyline-WRX-/280947795012 looks similar? any ideas. thanks folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I would contact the person you purchased the car off first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 cant it was a dealer, and the dealer has no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 contact the makers of the lock nuts, they should be able to provide a key. is there any paperwork for the lock nuts with the cars bumph? If not you may be able to get a Irwin grip nut on it to get it off. http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-bolt-grip-nut-remover-set-5-pieces/96028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 i dont know who the makers are. most people on eBay just sell them. I dont want to pay £30-50 for one,as i could probably drill it out myself, but looking at it, its a standard subaru locking nut, i just need to try to find out which one it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I had a merc locking nut that had seized on (the old garage using air sockets on wheels malarky) I tried drilling, as it was hardened teh drills would not touch it + welding - couldn't get it out in the end we had to sacrifice the wheel. have you had the v5 yet - does it have the former registered keeper on it - the dealer will also have the details of where they got it from, before you spend any money push them to help you sort it. Also why not try a Subaru dealer - see if they have a set of keys - they may be able to get it off for you. Petes idea is a good one as well - that tends to be the approach a garage will use - impact driver and an Irwin socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCENEOMAN Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 i have emailed the dealer but probably wont get a reply. Just want to do the discs and pads this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Pete Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I had this problem at Brands on a track day, got there and couldn't get the locking nut off as the key was mangeld. Everyone in the pits had a go and we even drove round a few of the local garages trying to get it off, no joy. When I got home I took it to a mates garage and they got it off with a combination of a cold chisle and the Irwin grip nut. Luckily the wheel was ok as it had a dished centre rather than a recess. Good luck with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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