McGard Removal... grrrr

[johnna]

Hello folks,
my wife's car came with mcgard lockers on it. They have a patterned head and a spinning collar.

It didn't come with a key or a code though. BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, my thoughts are:
Mig on a nut.
Mig the collar to the bolt and whack a socket over.
Split the collar and whack on a socket.

Any other ideas?

PMs most welcome!

Thanks in advance.

[Fat Jack]

Any of those pretty much. I'd probably try and split the collar off then it'd be a doddle.

[dave21478]

These are easy enough. I have done a few by splitting off the collar with a wee chisel, then hammering an impact socket onto the nut.

[graham1200]

your local main dealer may carry a master set of keys

[ChasR]

When I lost my set, I went to the Ford Stealer and had them removed with a master key set. Fortunately I did find the key again, but not until years later!

[johnna]

Thanks everyone for your advice and best wishes.

I've another plan, but don't wish to share it just yet!
Will post the outcome though.

[`state]

Remember to tighten the other bolts up as much as poss,might lessen the force on the locker abit to make it easier to unwind.

[Dez]

ive never met a locking wheel nut i cant remove in less than a minute with a set of impact sockets and an extension, a ratchet, and a lump hammer.

[johnna]

Righto, my stupid idea was to use a 'gator grip' socket I was once given by a relative for Christmas. It didn't work.

I also used a centre punch to stop the collar spinning. I banged on a 24mm socket, which split and turned.

I also damaged two chisels on the bloody thing.

I went to my local part worn tyre company and they had some old locker keys. They had a similar McGard key. Not a perfect fit, but close. Some judicious belting and turning saw all four lockers removed.

Thanks to all for their advice.