Super VXer
Some other good advice is to always loosen the wheel lock lug first when removing a wheel from the hub; and, tighten the wheel lock lug last when replacing a wheel on the hub. Otherwise, the removed "torgue pressure" from the other lug nuts will make it nearly impossible to remove the wheel lock lug, and may cause you to strip/mar the key pattern on the wheel lock lug and/or wheel lock key itself.
Super VXer
You can put the key in your lug wrench (the one that came with the VX) & tape in place. You'll always be able to find it. Of course, so will the thief.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
Yup, I lost mine somehow right after I did my lift. It just vanished in the garage. I think what happened was that I pulled the wrench off the wheel after I tightened it and the lock stayed on the lug nut and I didn't realize it, and then I drove off and lost it somewhere. Anyway, $45 later and overnight shipping from McGuard saved me!
Bart
Super VXer
If mechanics would just put the damn things back I would not have that problem
Super VXer
$45?Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
they told me 14.99 for another key lol
Super VXer
You know, I think that number is in my head cause I had to pay for next day air. I lifted and lost the key, and 3 days later was my appointment to get my new tires mounted and then the following week was Moab so I wasn't taking any chances!
I think the key was $14.99 but I paid like $30 for FEDEX next day air.
Bart
Super VXer
oof.. i woulda told em to put it on a carrier pigeon.. lol
Super VXer
Yeah, well, they kinda had my nads in a vice, it was really bad timing for me to loose the lock, with Moab a week away! I had to do it.
Bart
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