Toyota Security Lug Nut Tool?

[muskaman67]

why not just go to the dealership and ask them to remove them for you. They have the master sets which has like 40 different keys in there. Then have them just install regular lug nuts instead.

 

[4xdog]

why not just go to the dealership and ask them to remove them for you. They have the master sets which has like 40 different keys in there. Then have them just install regular lug nuts instead.

That's exactly what I did when I inherited a Ford with a leaky tire a few years ago. It's a simple solution, especially if you're gonna ditch the locks.

 

[monomach]

1. Go to your local Toyota dealer
2. Buy four new lug nuts of the not-so-locking variety from them.
3. Give a tech ten bucks to dig out the proper key and loan it to you for five minutes.

That's pretty much how it worked at both of the dealerships I worked for. Alternatively, you can pay the dealer half an hour of labor or search the internet trying to match up the picture only to find out upon receiving the thing that it's off by just a little...

I have seen the hammered-on socket with an impact wrench method work a number of times, too.

 

[redwrench60]

Ten seconds with an air chisel per wheel. Replace with regular lug nuts.

 

[Skin]

They are not factory. Dealers install them as an up charge to naive customers.

Factory was not a good word. They're 'OEM Toyota approved accessories'.

 

[elderstarr]

You guys may laugh, but I've seen it work.

Gator Grip Socket

 

[gtermini]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Genuine-Accessories-Wheel-Locks-With-Key-locking-lug-nuts-PT276-34070-/380734233625?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a5875c19&vxp=mtr
And another cheraper one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/McGard-Wheel-Lock-Socket-464000-/281190277988?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota&hash=item41783f2364&vxp=mtr

Wow! that was hard. NOT!!!! 30 second Google/ebay search


Greyson

 

[Skin]

Wow! that was hard. NOT!!!! 30 second Google/ebay search


Greyson

Just because it says Toyota does not mean the patterns are the same. He'd be taking a gamble and, if he has no interest in continuing the use of wheel locks, a waste of money. Better off spending the $20 on a twist socket or slipping it to a tech at a Toyota dealership.

 

[pendragon1998]

I had the exact same problem (x 4 lug nuts, because I broke the removal socket). Here's my thread. Read about my pain...

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204527

 

[gtermini]

Just because it says Toyota does not mean the patterns are the same. He'd be taking a gamble and, if he has no interest in continuing the use of wheel locks, a waste of money. Better off spending the $20 on a twist socket or slipping it to a tech at a Toyota dealership.

If the picture is even half-way accurate, this tool matches his picture in the first post. I figure, how many differreent locking lug nuts could Toyota use. Odds are way in the favor of these being the correct tool. A $20 gamble would be that big of a deal compared to the cost of taking it to a tire to get the tires off.

Greyson

 

[monomach]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Genuine-Accessories-Wheel-Locks-With-Key-locking-lug-nuts-PT276-34070-/380734233625?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a5875c19&vxp=mtr
And another cheraper one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/McGard-Wheel-Lock-Socket-464000-/281190277988?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota&hash=item41783f2364&vxp=mtr

Wow! that was hard. NOT!!!! 30 second Google/ebay search


Greyson

None of us know whether those are the correct keys. The set may have a dozen that look the same, but with different dimensions. We had that problem at the FLM dealer I worked at.

 

[monomach]

If the picture is even half-way accurate, this tool matches his picture in the first post. I figure, how many differreent locking lug nuts could Toyota use. Odds are way in the favor of these being the correct tool. A $20 gamble would be that big of a deal compared to the cost of taking it to a tire to get the tires off.

Greyson

The Toyota dealer locking lug set has, as far as I know, exactly twenty keys. This comes from a friend who writes service for one.

Now, he's at home and not work right now, so he may be guessing, but I imagine he'd know if it were 3 or 4.

 

[spacedoutbob]

I have special removal tools from Snap On, however in the past I would hammer on a slightly smaller impact socket and use a breaker bar. Good luck to you.

Bob

 

[illmatyk]

They are not factory. Dealers install them as an up charge to naive customers . Without the lock number you are pretty much Sol. Get a locknut remover socket. Do not use a chisel unless you have plenty of clearance to get the nut spinning. I can't count the number of times customers have completely fubared lock nuts before bringing it to me. What is normally a half hour repair suddenly becomes a several hour ordeal.

Its a Genuine Toyota accessory and its not to up charge customers. They sell them so that people won't have to worry about getting their wheels stolen. Just last wee a friend of mine got to her car and found that a wheel was stolen/swapped out on her car.

Go to you nearest dealer and see if they have the master set and can break them loose for you. If all else fails, a 3/4" socket, hammer, and breaker bar will do the trick. Careful tho as the lug nut can be a pain to remove from the socket at times.

 

[signcrafter]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Genuine-Accessories-Wheel-Locks-With-Key-locking-lug-nuts-PT276-34070-/380734233625?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58a5875c19&vxp=mtr
And another cheraper one:http://www.ebay.com/itm/McGard-Wheel-Lock-Socket-464000-/281190277988?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota&hash=item41783f2364&vxp=mtr

Wow! that was hard. NOT!!!! 30 second Google/ebay search


Greyson

If the picture is even half-way accurate, this tool matches his picture in the first post. I figure, how many differreent locking lug nuts could Toyota use. Odds are way in the favor of these being the correct tool. A $20 gamble would be that big of a deal compared to the cost of taking it to a tire to get the tires off.

Greyson

This is too funny that you are ripping on others and bragging how easy it was for you to find. But evidently it is pretty hard, at least for you since you linked to socket keys that have ZERO chance of working! The two you linked to have five points. The one in the OP's picture shows 6 points. So before you go ripping on others for not being able to find the right tool you should probably double check what you post is right.

 

[Trey T]

Those are McGuard brand lock nuts and I have taken them off w/ 12point socket.

The method of using 12pt socket is everywhere on the internet. Just search it up.

Basically you will need a strong impact wrench w/ non-impact socket 12pt that barely fit with a hammer. It may take couple tries w/ a few sockets. so be prepare to destroy your sockets.

 

[Toolhorder]

Drive to the dealer already.... Quit over thinking it. Please don't ruin the wheel with a chisel!
Honestly if you walked into my bay at the dealer I work for I'd probably take them off for free with my cordless impact. Some brewskis would do wonders for you btw.
When I was a kid my pop always took a 6 pack or whatever for greasing the wheels to get something he wanted.
I walked into a Nissan dealer one time in Orange County and asked a tech to press some part off for me. It's not a big deal happens all the time. Skip the front walk around back like you're suppose to be there and grease the palms a little

 

[NHBandit]

I'm sure they are off by now but I was hoping we might eventually hear the real story behind this comment "I really don't want to get into specifics of why I have the truck, it's personal and no I cannot talk to the owner (it's not a death)." How long are they in jail for anyway ?

 

[ahayes09]

Before doing this, maybe a quick trip to a Toyota dealership to get a new lug nut (or four if you want to remove all four wheel locks).

 

[Agentwho]

If you end up getting rid of the locking lugs on the wheels, you may want the double check that the crank for lowering the spare doesn't have one as well. I know they sometimes need the same key to release the spare. (part of the upsale security package) If it does then get rid of it at the same time. I've heard several stories of people not being able to use thier spare because they didn't know the lock was there.

 

[Zippercat]

If you've not already checked, be sure to look in the soft sided bag/case that holds the lug wrench. Should be stored by the jack. Sometimes they are put in there stuck into the lug wrench. Easy to overlook if you don't open the bag, remove the lug wrench and look.

 

[scarney1988]

1) Go to dealership
2) Ask for wheel locks to be removed
3) Pay small cash amount for labor
4) Replace with appropriate lugs of your choice

or

Use air hammer w/thin chisel tip to rotate the wheel lock counter clockwise

or

Use a universal internally fluted wheel lock socket (snap on, mac, etc..) to remove the wheel lock. This will require the use of a 1/2" impact wrench (typically)

 

[Rakoprtr]

Check glove box and center console if not get they key number and contact manufacturer

 

[ddawg16]

get a 12 pt 19mm or 3/4"(that you don't plan on ever using again) socket hammer it on and get the job done, it actually fits really good that if you dont hammer it all the way when you go to put it back on(if you have to) the socket will come off/start spinning once the lug nut it's tight
the other option is to go to toyota dealership, ask them to see which key matches your locks(the key has a number) and then call the above mentioned key manufacturer and order one, it's only like $15

How do you think the 'thieve's on the street do it? That ^^ way.....

I've used the same method....works fine....

Or, just park the vehicle in a bad part of town and the dirt bags will do it for you.

I have since removed any locking nuts from all vehicles....it doesn't slow down anyone that wants your wheels.

 

[cnttxmdc]

You guys may laugh, but I've seen it work.

Gator Grip Socket

That's a damn good idea... As long as it works that is!

I called a local service to come over and take the locks off the wheels of a vehicle that I was parting out. I thought they'd have some fancy tool or method to pull them off... Nope. The guy pulls out a bucket of old sockets, a BFH, and a breaker bar. 5 minutes later I give him $25 bucks and he's on his way.

I found myself in a similar situation a few years later, so I went to the pawn shop and dug through the socket bin. $4 late and change later I'm off to the races. Best thing is, the sockets were just fine after 30 seconds each, pounding out the lug nuts with the socket locked in a vice.

 

[Recoil Rob]

My mom lost hers for her Lexus, I took a closeup picture and emailed it to McGuards, they sent her a replacement free.

 

[PoorOwner]

Why don't you go to wheel works / les schwabe kind of place.
They deal with this stuff a lot unless you really want to keep the lock. The only reason they are there dealer can charge $95 but cost $30 when the vehicle was sold new.. quick margin adder. No one steals 4runner wheels like that.. they would steal the catalytic convertor first?

It happens a lot when vehicles change owners and no one can find the key.

It happened to me once.. They just used a lock removal socket but it's similar to a damaged bolt removal kit.