Wheel Lock Ripper Instructions

What type of drill should I use with this kit?

We have tested air drills, battery drills and electric drills, and we recommend a 3/8" or ½" industrial electric two-hand drill for the Wheel Lock Ripper Kit. You will need the power, and you will need to use both hands.

Setup

Measure the length of the wheel lock, about 1". (There are different sizes.)
Install the guide, clamp and sleeve, then insert the ¼" drill bit by hand.
Measure the distance needed to drill out the section of the stud by holding the bit in place.
Place tape around the drill bit to mark how deep you will drill out the threads.

We recommend dry drilling. NO OIL. If you notice smoke, stop and let both the bit and the lock cool down. You can use water or compressed air to cool them. Make sure both are dry before you start again.

Removing the wheel lock

There are 3 different ways to use this kit to remove wheel locks without damaging the wheel.

Drill the first hole with the ¼" drill bit. Drill through the wheel lock and stop before you hit the stud. Hammer in the extractor and try to remove the lock. If it comes off, you're done. If not, reinstall the guide assembly.
Continue with the ¼" drill bit and drill down to the tape, then stop. Remove the guide assembly, hammer in the extractor and try again. If the wheel lock still won't come off, continue drilling without the guide.
Measure and add tape to the remaining 3 drill bits. Drill to the tape with each one and use an extractor after each bit to see if the wheel lock will come off. Once the 4th drill bit has been used, the stud will be hollowed out and easy to remove with the extractor.

Very important: Drill straight, not in circles. You don't want to make the hole larger than the drill bits.

Congratulations on removing the wheel lock fast and without damage to the wheel.

After the job

Clean and oil all the tools used in the kit. The drill bits may still feel sharp, but they may not work as well or as fast the second time. For the best results, we recommend a new set of drill bits for each wheel lock removal.

Thank you for purchasing the Wheel Lock Ripper Kit! We look forward to assisting you in the future. If you have any success stories or suggestions, feel free to contact us.

Lifetime warranty

Wheel Lock Ripper makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of lifetime from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all products except the drill bits and does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or lack of maintenance. We did not manufacture the drill bits and market this kit as a bail out tool that will cause damage to the bits. There is no warranty for drill bits. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election, or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.