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BoostGetsULaid · 10-31-2009, 08:35 PM

So I've learned my lesson. I bought TCSportline 20mm Wheel spacers in June and finally wanted to use them tonight. So I put them on and torqued the special nuts they gave me down to 90lbs.

Then i wanted to take them off and the prongs on the key bent and now i can't get the spacers off my car and now I am screwed.

Anyone have this happen or know what I can do?

This is the spacer
http://www.tcsportline.com/pdut_deta...O=000600020005

BoostGetsULaid · 11-05-2009, 08:12 AM

anyone have any ideas?

punxva · 11-05-2009, 08:57 AM

can you force a socket onto it? maybe get it off that way?

murda-c · 11-05-2009, 09:08 AM

Wouldn't happen to be the same as the ones used for some brake calipers would it?

Otherwise call them and ask for another

nothix · 11-05-2009, 09:11 AM

get a new key, or borrow one

5t341tH · 11-06-2009, 07:55 PM

looks like the key ichiba uses too

BoostGetsULaid · 11-10-2009, 07:47 PM

Lol that was my first thought to use the brake key but no that didnt work.

I did call TCSportline there sending me another but they said they'd call me back to confirm or to ask for billing information if i had to pay for shipping.

BoostGetsULaid · 11-24-2009, 10:35 PM

Got the warranty key after 3 weeks of waiting. Took of 2 locks and then struggled to get 2 more off. Key finally gave way and the 5th lock is stuck on there -_- key broke again. Another 3 weeks and 8dollars shipping again. Torquing the wheel back on to put the car down, didnt even get it torqued to 90lbs and the stud broke.... sad sad day

Touge180sx · 11-24-2009, 10:38 PM

Maybe you need a new torque wrench? or that one calibrated

BoostGetsULaid · 11-25-2009, 01:39 PM

It's a Snap-On Torque wrench, I had it calibrated 4 months ago and checked calibration yesterday when the snap on guy came to my shop.

I called them today and they said they're going to send me 2 keys. Finally!! Cause I asked for 2 keys last time. And they said I'd be fine with one cause they "updated" their new keys to be stronger. It broke just as quick in my option. All tighten with my 1/2 wrench, no impact. w/ 2 I might just give it a shot with a impact and if don't work then I'll just hand do it with the second

mptjimmy · 11-26-2009, 04:47 AM

i took a socket and cut it to match the 4 pins on the special key, its a bit stronger...

BoostGetsULaid · 11-26-2009, 12:34 PM

I said F- it and I took the battered key, sprayed some Liquid wrench on lock and hammered the key on the last lock and impacted it at work. Came off like butter. Even tho they strictly told me not to use impact tools on the paper that came with the spacers and on the phone.

Thanks guys

10-31-2009, 08:35 PM	#1
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Broken Spacer nut key So I've learned my lesson. I bought TCSportline 20mm Wheel spacers in June and finally wanted to use them tonight. So I put them on and torqued the special nuts they gave me down to 90lbs. Then i wanted to take them off and the prongs on the key bent and now i can't get the spacers off my car and now I am screwed. Anyone have this happen or know what I can do? This is the spacer http://www.tcsportline.com/pdut_deta...O=000600020005

11-05-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
murda-c Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Montgomery County, MD Age: 36 Posts: 3,198 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wouldn't happen to be the same as the ones used for some brake calipers would it? Otherwise call them and ask for another __________________

11-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#5
nothix Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 200 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	get a new key, or borrow one __________________ '89 Sil80, SR20DET, GT2871r .64

11-06-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 36 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	looks like the key ichiba uses too __________________ lexus baby

11-05-2009, 08:12 AM	#2
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	anyone have any ideas?

11-10-2009, 07:47 PM	#7
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Lol that was my first thought to use the brake key but no that didnt work. I did call TCSportline there sending me another but they said they'd call me back to confirm or to ask for billing information if i had to pay for shipping.

11-24-2009, 10:35 PM	#8
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Got the warranty key after 3 weeks of waiting. Took of 2 locks and then struggled to get 2 more off. Key finally gave way and the 5th lock is stuck on there -_- key broke again. Another 3 weeks and 8dollars shipping again. Torquing the wheel back on to put the car down, didnt even get it torqued to 90lbs and the stud broke.... sad sad day

11-24-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
Touge180sx Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Age: 38 Posts: 139 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Maybe you need a new torque wrench? or that one calibrated

11-25-2009, 01:39 PM	#10
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	It's a Snap-On Torque wrench, I had it calibrated 4 months ago and checked calibration yesterday when the snap on guy came to my shop. I called them today and they said they're going to send me 2 keys. Finally!! Cause I asked for 2 keys last time. And they said I'd be fine with one cause they "updated" their new keys to be stronger. It broke just as quick in my option. All tighten with my 1/2 wrench, no impact. w/ 2 I might just give it a shot with a impact and if don't work then I'll just hand do it with the second

11-26-2009, 04:47 AM	#11
mptjimmy Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA, CA Posts: 151 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i took a socket and cut it to match the 4 pins on the special key, its a bit stronger...

11-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#12
BoostGetsULaid Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Age: 35 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I said F- it and I took the battered key, sprayed some Liquid wrench on lock and hammered the key on the last lock and impacted it at work. Came off like butter. Even tho they strictly told me not to use impact tools on the paper that came with the spacers and on the phone. Thanks guys