Review on Gorilla Automotive 61641 Acorn Thread by Juan Anderson

Gorilla Automotive 61641 Acorn Guard Locks (Thread Size 14mm x 1.50) Most wheel locks (captive nuts that require socket wrenches) can be removed by anyone without a key. For example, a friend with McGard wheel locks lost his "key" and was very concerned about how to get the locks off. I clipped the standard head over the McGard lock, tapped the lock lightly with a hammer, and unscrewed the lock with a socket wrench. It took about 2 minutes to lock the wheels. After that experience I threw away my own wheel locks (NAPA brand) as they looked like McGard's and bought this Gorilla Guard lock kit. After all, why do you need wheel rim locks if they can be easily removed without a key. In addition to pinching the lock over the lock and unscrewing, here are two other tools specifically designed to remove this type of lock: - Irwin Industrial Tool 54125 Lugnut Specialty Extractor, 5-piece set - Advanced Tool Model ATD-3060, 11 -piece wheel The Gorilla Locks 61641 Nut Removal Tool is much more difficult to remove without a wrench. That's because they have an outer sleeve that rotates when the nut gets stuck in the lock. I believe the thief could eventually remove the bushing with a hammer and chisel, but that would take a long time and make a lot of noise. Gorilla will sell a replacement key lock. Just send them your key code that comes with the locks and ten dollars. When it's time to buy new tires, consider replacing your wheel locks with genuine nuts before heading to the store. This eliminates the possibility of the tire dealer losing or breaking the key lock or forgetting to put it back on the car. Gorilla's instructions state NOT to use an impact wrench on their locks as this extreme force can break a hardened key lock. The corner base (the part that tightens the wheel) 61641 is a slightly larger diameter than the McGard design, spreading torque over a larger area, which is important when you have aluminum wheels. The flared end is also larger and better looking. I installed them on a 2012 Cadillac SRX.