Locking lug nuts

[rolled1]

Anyone know where I can pick up a set of 5 matched locking lug nuts? I have only seen them in 4s.

[JamesT]

I think, Rick Beer can either confirm or deny this, that if you have the Gorilla brand locking lugs, you can call Gorilla direct and order one more lug nut to match the 4 that you have. The Gorilla lug nuts come with a lock number, they will need that to match them up.

I have the same problem, I haven't corrected yet.

[RickBeer]

I have both chrome & black Gorilla locks 20.00 for the set of 5
call me 602-942-9603 Thanks Rick Beer

[OlneyJeeps]

IMHO locking lug nuts are over priced pain in the but that only keep the stupid theif honest:

Every lock I have seen can be easily removed usually with 4 way lug wrench and a hammer: take lug wrench to size that is closest to OD of lock, give it a good pound or two. Lug wrench cuts/conforms to lock and can remove lock. More sophisticated theives / technicians use impact sockets (cut into lock much easier and don't distort as much as softer lug wrench)

using this technique I have removed (used to work at 4wheelers) nearly every type / brand (including gorilla) of lock from nearly every type of wheel. Never a problem that took more than 32 seconds per lock (with exception of father's grand marquis had blow out on highway in middle of Nebraska, July 80F 92% humidity, did not have "key" and only had pos stamped steel lug wrrench. took 15 minutes (seemed like hour) with 3" cold chisel and 5 pound hammer (bloodied thumb more than hit lock) passing motorist leant.)

[rolled1]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by OlneyJeeps
[B]IMHO locking lug nuts are over priced pain in the but that only keep the stupid theif honest:

Ok well now that even the stupid theives know how, theirs no sense in getting em at all...
Thanks a lot Olney
:D :D :D

[jeepin_in_az]

Originally posted by rolled1
[QUOTE]Originally posted by OlneyJeeps
[B]IMHO locking lug nuts are over priced pain in the but that only keep the stupid theif honest:

Ok well now that even the stupid theives know how, theirs no sense in getting em at all...
Thanks a lot Olney
:D :D :D


I have known this since I was 8. My brothers taught me this little life lesson....It will deter the less aggressive criminal, but the more aggressive will just steal the whold damn vehicle.

I had a 78 Ford p/u stolen, they took the 4 new wheels and tires, and put on the 2 spare from the bed, and 2 of thier own. They also took a very well worn hat, pair of shoes, passenger side window crank, and the little round $1.00 clocks that stick to the dash.

Then they drove it up to the 202 and 24th street, just south and parked it.

[Linda]

My Geo Tracker (neat little 4x4) came with a spin-on lock for the spare tire that used the same key as the ignition. If I were to have an exposed spare tire on any vehicle I would look for one of those types of locks. Does DC sell something like that with the Liberty models?

[rolled1]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Linda
[B]My Geo Tracker (neat little 4x4) came with a spin-on lock for the spare tire that used the same key as the ignition. If I were to have an exposed spare tire on any vehicle I would look for one of those types of locks. Does DC sell something like that with the Liberty models?


My wifes Liberty just has the lug nuts on it. I think I could fab something for the spare tire carrier i just built though. Good idea Linda!:rolleyes: