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    HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

    Hi all,

    I just bought a 96 GTI and want to replace the control arm, but don't have the socket that unlocks the nut.

    It looks like this...



    I just need to borrow the socket long enough to whip off all 4 of them. I've got another set of locking bolts with a socket.

    Let me know,

    Thanks.
    1989 Golf Diesel (2001 TDI powered before teh apocalypse)
    1992 Jetta TD
    2001 Jetta TDI
    1999 GTI resto
    1996 AEB GTI project
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  • #2
    Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

    I didn't have the key for mine and they were still able to rip 'em off with an impact socket of the 'right' size. If you can't find the key and go to the dealer they'll charge you something like $60 or more for the key and 4 more bolts. If I still had my old car I'd gladly lend you the key.
    Jeff

    his - '03 GTI VR6
    hers - '06 A4 S-line Avant
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    • #3
      Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

      There are about 15 variations of that socket though.
      Someone elses might look the same but its probably different..
      Graeme

      2015 S4
      2018 Monster 1200S

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      • #4
        Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

        Yep, which is why if you want a new 'key' you have to buy the 4 bolts that go with it. I'd try a socket (I think I used imperial) that's slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the bolt. Tap it on with a hammer and the impact gun should take the bolt off.
        Jeff

        his - '03 GTI VR6
        hers - '06 A4 S-line Avant
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        • #5
          Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

          The dealership should have the complete set of keys and i'm sure they could buzz them off and just put normal lugs on there for you...
          06 Subaru STi
          Volvo tech

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          • #6
            Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

            I ended up using a deep socket and bashing it on with a sledge hammer. They were surprisingly co-operative after that.
            1989 Golf Diesel (2001 TDI powered before teh apocalypse)
            1992 Jetta TD
            2001 Jetta TDI
            1999 GTI resto
            1996 AEB GTI project

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            • #7
              Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

              ...oh and the dealership would have taken them off......if the car could have driven there. The driver's control arm was pointing kind of backwards.
              1989 Golf Diesel (2001 TDI powered before teh apocalypse)
              1992 Jetta TD
              2001 Jetta TDI
              1999 GTI resto
              1996 AEB GTI project

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              • #8
                Re: HELP!! Locking nuts for 96 GTI

                Originally posted by dubCanuck1 View Post
                Hi all,

                I just bought a 96 GTI and want to replace the control arm, but don't have the socket that unlocks the nut.

                It looks like this...



                I just need to borrow the socket long enough to whip off all 4 of them. I've got another set of locking bolts with a socket.

                Let me know,

                Thanks.

                it looks like your socket broke off in the lock??

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