Where did Oshawa hide my security lug socket? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Big C CamaroSS · 09-09-2013, 09:35 AM

I bought a set of black Gorilla lug nuts so I can swap out the OE chrome ones. I've seen pictures posted and the black lug nuts look SOOOO much better! I looked for the "special" socket that fits on the security lug nut each wheel has and I can't find it. Its not in the center console compartment, or the glove box, or the trunk, or the foam unit that holds the tire inflater. I called the dealership where I bought my 1LE and they will get me one, so having to fight for one isn't an issue (thank goodness). I can't remember where I found the one in my 2010

. A neighbour has a yellow camaro RS (with 20" wheels)...if he would let me borrow his socket, would it fit my lug nuts?

I'm going to do one lug nut at a time so I don't need a jack and tighten each nut to 110.....I'm GTG right

Dropspeed · 09-09-2013, 10:35 AM

Those are dealer installed.

Big C CamaroSS · 09-09-2013, 10:52 AM

...so the dealer put on the security lug nuts but didn't include the socket? Sounds like a scam to make me cough up more money for the socket

LINMUP · 09-09-2013, 11:03 AM

I think the OP is saying he can't find his factory one....he wants to put the Gorilla nuts on but needs to remove his stock lug nuts.

It's possible that they factory forgot to put it in or the mechanic who PDI'd it has it in his tool box. It should be in the glove box or centre console...but look everywhere, under seats etc.

Garoad Shenlong · 09-09-2013, 11:19 AM

The locking wheel nuts are dealer installed, not done at the factory. They are keyed a dozen different ways so it would be a long shot if your neighbour's key will fit.

I would just go back to the dealership about it. They should have a master set to take off the lock at the very least. Do you have the stock lug nuts in the car to put on from there back home to install your gorillas?

markgws6 · 09-09-2013, 11:20 AM

My 1LE did not come with any security locking lug nuts... but the Gorillas are great. I've had 0 issues with them.

GearheadSS · 09-09-2013, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

...so the dealer put on the security lug nuts but didn't include the socket? Sounds like a scam to make me cough up more money for the socket

Have you asked the dealer yet?

AGM 1LE · 09-09-2013, 11:59 AM

So are the locking nuts by the dealer standard or an option?

Dropspeed · 09-09-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AGM 1LE

So are the locking nuts by the dealer standard or an option?

The dealer installed locks or locking lug nuts are an option. The price was most likely buried in his purchase price....Either way they are not installed from the plant/factory so the dealer is the one that should have put the key in his car.

-Matt

wkid1le · 09-09-2013, 12:25 PM

My 1LE did not come with security locking lug nuts, these are an option. Black Gorillas are on order.

AGM 1LE · 09-09-2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dropspeed

The dealer installed locks or locking lug nuts are and option. The price was most likely buried in his purchase price....Either way they are not installed from the plant/factory so the dealer is the one that should have put the key in his car.

-Matt

Thanks. Just wondering since I have the black gorillas coming soon and I dont want to get hung up on getting the stock ones off

Big C CamaroSS · 09-09-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

Have you asked the dealer yet?

I called my salesman and they are going to see about it. I looked at my window sticker and if they are dealer installed, it must be included in the overall price. The dealership is 90sec from where I work so I would have to make a special trip with my camaro (vs my work car) in order for them to figure out what security socket I need. I think if the dealership put on the security lug nuts on and didn't include the special socket, they can figure out what one I need and I'll pick it up. Just thinking about this is really starting to piss me off!! More work and trouble for the customer......never fails

LINMUP....I will look under the seats

but I haven't heard any pinging (metal on metal) sounds

Full Lock · 09-09-2013, 05:04 PM

That sucks man. sounds like they just forgot to put it in the car.
I'd just get a wheel lock removal tool and be done with it. GL

Big C CamaroSS · 09-09-2013, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Full Lock

That sucks man. sounds like they just forgot to put it in the car.
I'd just get a wheel lock removal tool and be done with it. GL

Oh??? Can you explain?

09-09-2013, 09:35 AM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Where did Oshawa hide my security lug socket? I bought a set of black Gorilla lug nuts so I can swap out the OE chrome ones. I've seen pictures posted and the black lug nuts look SOOOO much better! I looked for the "special" socket that fits on the security lug nut each wheel has and I can't find it. Its not in the center console compartment, or the glove box, or the trunk, or the foam unit that holds the tire inflater. I called the dealership where I bought my 1LE and they will get me one, so having to fight for one isn't an issue (thank goodness). I can't remember where I found the one in my 2010 . A neighbour has a yellow camaro RS (with 20" wheels)...if he would let me borrow his socket, would it fit my lug nuts? I'm going to do one lug nut at a time so I don't need a jack and tighten each nut to 110.....I'm GTG right

09-09-2013, 10:35 AM	#2
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	Those are dealer installed. __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

09-09-2013, 11:19 AM	#5
Garoad Shenlong "The Wife" Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary NW Posts: 87	The locking wheel nuts are dealer installed, not done at the factory. They are keyed a dozen different ways so it would be a long shot if your neighbour's key will fit. I would just go back to the dealership about it. They should have a master set to take off the lock at the very least. Do you have the stock lug nuts in the car to put on from there back home to install your gorillas? __________________

09-09-2013, 11:20 AM	#6
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	My 1LE did not come with any security locking lug nuts... but the Gorillas are great. I've had 0 issues with them. __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

09-09-2013, 11:59 AM	#8
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	So are the locking nuts by the dealer standard or an option? __________________ 2014 1SS/1LE AGP 57/57s, E85 + meth injection, Monster triple, ZL1 diff swap, Z28 coilovers

09-09-2013, 10:52 AM	#3
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	...so the dealer put on the security lug nuts but didn't include the socket? Sounds like a scam to make me cough up more money for the socket

09-09-2013, 11:03 AM	#4
LINMUP Drives: 1982 Z28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Durham Region Posts: 104	I think the OP is saying he can't find his factory one....he wants to put the Gorilla nuts on but needs to remove his stock lug nuts. It's possible that they factory forgot to put it in or the mechanic who PDI'd it has it in his tool box. It should be in the glove box or centre console...but look everywhere, under seats etc.

09-09-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
wkid1le Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 287	My 1LE did not come with security locking lug nuts, these are an option. Black Gorillas are on order.

09-09-2013, 05:04 PM	#13
Full Lock Evasive Maneuvers Drives: SIM '15 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: PA Posts: 234	That sucks man. sounds like they just forgot to put it in the car. I'd just get a wheel lock removal tool and be done with it. GL