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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Anyone bought wheel lock for their rims and tires. If so, did you buy them at Dealer? Is there another place to buy them? I searched the internet and called a few autoparts and nothing. Looks like I got to get them at the dealer.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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Anyone bought wheel lock for their rims and tires. If so, did you buy them at Dealer? Is there another place to buy them? I searched the internet and called a few autoparts and nothing. Looks like I got to get them at the dealer.
I bought some for mine at discount tire.....grabbed the last ones they had for fords. Apparently Ford wheel locks arent available at any auto parts. I would check NT&B or discount tire...any wheel/rim place would be able to point you in right direction.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 1968dave
Anyone bought wheel lock for their rims and tires. If so, did you buy them at Dealer? Is there another place to buy them? I searched the internet and called a few autoparts and nothing. Looks like I got to get them at the dealer.
Ford OEM wheel-locks are made by Mcgard (mcgard.com).
Have a set on my FX-2, as well as the Bullitt. Ordered directly from McGard. Free shipping & $37.00 for the set on an F-150. Same locks as Ford, $23.00 cheaper.
Other choices include GorillaLocks---but I prefer OEM as they meet Ford specifications. Have used McGard for 40-years & their quality and durability are seemingly unmatched. Haven't lost a wheel yet !!
Can contact Mcgard directly @ 1-800-444-5847; Mon-Fri 'till 5:00 Eastern.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Complete waste of money, a Kit with all keys for every lock is cheap at any auto parts store, only person its gonna keep from getting the tire off is you when you loose the key, haha! Don't even need a key most of the time, pound a socket on the nut with a hammer and you're good to go. Save your money and time.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SultanGris
Complete waste of money, a Kit with all keys for every lock is cheap at any auto parts store, only person its gonna keep from getting the tire off is you when you loose the key, haha! Don't even need a key most of the time, pound a socket on the nut with a hammer and you're good to go. Save your money and time.
A buddy of mine lost his nut key. The mechanic took a metal chisel and hammered the chisel into the side of the nut, came off in about 10 seconds. They are a mild deterrent, not much more.
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Captain22

A buddy of mine lost his nut key. The mechanic took a metal chisel and hammered the chisel into the side of the nut, came off in about 10 seconds. They are a mild deterrent, not much more.
Exactly, lol! More of a hassle than anything. They are such crap most reputable places don't even sell them anymore, lol! Should be able to find online if you really want to waste your money and time

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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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This is what I used:
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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yes McGards are the oem wheel locks, im thinking of ordering me a set

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o yea also be aware that tool manufactures like matco and snap on make wheel lock removal sockets that anyone can buy!!
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by LaBalaDePlata
o yea also be aware that tool manufactures like matco and snap on make wheel lock removal sockets that anyone can buy!!
Anyone can buy them at auto zone or any other parts store too which is why they are completely worthless
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