Wheel locks 2018 Wrangler JL

[Kickgas]

Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality wheel lock that doesn’t protrude out further than stock lug nuts?

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[Titan2727]

Anyone have a recommendation for a good quality wheel lock that doesn’t protrude out further than stock lug nuts?

I believe the lock needs to protrude out a little so the key has room to fit over the lug, otherwise key would hit rim.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Kickgas


While a single locking lug nut is a deterrent of sorts and will merely slow a seasoned thief down..... but a locking splined, lug nut system slows the slugs down even more.

Here is an offering a bunch of guys on the forum have gone with... Note, they do not stand out like a giant sore thumb, like the fugly Mopar locking lug does..

Can be had in chrome or black chrome. These do not protrude out anymore then stock lugs.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-securing-their-spare-tire.15511/#post-377729

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[old8tora]

I believe the lock needs to protrude out a little so the key has room to fit over the lug, otherwise key would hit rim.

Yep . I also have the mopars , which are fine . But I am thinking that an extra big brush full of white lithium grease or axle grease on the tops of the locks would slow them down by getting grease all over their hands or gloves .

 

[WranglerMan]

As @Rhinebeck01 advised these work great and it’s what I use.

 

[old8tora]

a locking splined, lug nut system slows the slugs down even more.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...-securing-their-spare-tire.15511/#post-377729
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Can you order extra keys , in the event your only key rolls down a cliff ?

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Can you order extra keys , in the event your only key rolls down a cliff ?

Yes, you can...

 

[Kickgas]

Thanks for the recommendation. They are on the way!

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Kickgas

I'm confident you will like them.

Just remember that impact wrenches are hard on lug nuts. A guy that does not give a chitt can tear a lug nut up pretty easily with one.

Do, get a pouch or something to store the lug nut key in. Something like this, versus just having the key floating around in the JL somewhere:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000COMXCM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[old8tora]

Just remember that impact wrenches are hard on lug nuts.

Hand torque them .

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Hand torque them .

I never use an impact gun or allow other's to use impact guns on my lugs.

IF, I go to a tire shop for work, I work it out with them. Yes, they could charge me more, I guess but over the years, they have never charged me if they did not use an impact gun.

I always have service writer come out and look over my vehicle, it's wheels and lugs, so he/she knows there is no existing damage. I politely put them on notice that I expect that I get back the vehicle damage free.

I DO, always, politely and in a friendly way, talk to the tech, throw the guy a $20 tip, just prior to his working on my vehicle.

I mention to him no impact gun and "I'm concerned about damage", and well.... well, the tip gets him in my corner so to speak, in not using the impact gun, and being careful not to marr my goods.

Fortunately, most guys at those places, appreciate a guy that cares about his vehicle.

Hint: Always bring your vehicle to the shop clean, inside and out. I firmly believe the tech will more often then not, treat your vehicle differently if it is clean and the tech gets the feeling that you are lets say anal about your vehicle. For sure if he screws something up and dirties it, it will be real obvious on a clean vehicle.

I also snap a few pics of my wheels and the vehicle right then and there. Should damage of any kind occur, I have pics to show no damage prior to their working on the vehicle.


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[old8tora]

Always bring your vehicle to the shop clean, inside and out..

Also wear a suit and tie , and carry a big roll of cash , and a big smile , and shake hands with everyone . That is the Chicago way .

 

[Kickgas]

They look great thanks for the recommendation!

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