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Old 12-04-2010, 10:46 PM #1
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wheel locks, any recommended set?
i dont feel like paying $81 for the ones Toyota gives you. i want something cheaper yet good.... any ideas?
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Old 12-04-2010, 11:36 PM #2
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wheel locks, any recommended set?
i dont feel like paying $81 for the ones Toyota gives you. i want something cheaper yet good.... any ideas?
I've used a brand called "Gorilla" They're pretty good and come in different lug colors if you got black wheels for example. I think an ambitious thief would carry the master key set to any brand wheel locks but i've had these on my Nissan and 4Runner. I found the Nissan with all the lugs off one morning except for the Gorilla Locks they were still on and looks like they tried but couldn't get them off...whew, saved me from buying new rims.
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I've never used the Gorilla lugs but that seems to be what everyone recommends on multiple boards. They are not cheap though!
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I've never used the Gorilla lugs but that seems to be what everyone recommends on multiple boards. They are not cheap though!
From past experiences i can say that the cheaper brand locks tend to strip very easy. I had a tire repair guy strip the crap out of a lock with his impact gun and he wasn't even being rough on it. He recommended that if i was going with the less expensive ones like in the $20-30 range to take them off and lube them once in a while.
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I've never had a problem with the locks I get at discount tire.
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Thank you all for your help. I am searching into Amazon and i find different sizes like 12mm X 1.5'' or 12mm x 1.25'' i am not sure which size i need. my tires are the SR5 OEM. any ideas?
also i found the Gorilla ones for $16 see the link bellow; are these ones good enough???

Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 71631N Acorn Wheel Locks (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive

how about this set for $20?

http://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automo...U/ref=lh_ni_t_
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Another vote for Gorilla and those in your link are the ones I have except in black. Those in your second link match the lugs on the 4Runner so I would go with those.
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Another vote for Gorilla and those in your link are the ones I have except in black. Those in your second link match the lugs on the 4Runner so I would go with those.
thank you very much,,, here are 2 pictures of the lugs installed on my SR5,,,, they dont look exactly the same as the ones in the second link,,,,, do you think they will fit without issues?
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Taper looks the same and a 12x1.5 is the size needed for our trucks.
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just installed the Gorilla ones today, they look and fit Perfect

the cost is $19 at Amazon.... i am glad i didnt spend $90 for the ones the dealer offered.....

Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 73631T Toyota O.E. Wheel Locks With Washer (12mm x 1.50" Thread Size): Automotive
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Are the wheel locks the same for the Sport 4th gen and 5th gen for the limited?
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Are the wheel locks the same for the Sport 4th gen and 5th gen for the limited?
honestly i am not sure, mine is 2011 SR5 and these fit just perfect.
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I found mine on ebay from a toyota dealer. beachtoyota was the seller. Looked and there are some for sale for $33.

10 11 2010 2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER CHROME WHEEL LOCKS - eBay (item 320605146786 end time Jan-16-11 05:50:39 PST)
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Amazon.com: Gorilla Automotive 61631 Acorn Gorilla Guard Locks (12mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 4: Automotive

Will they fit my trail premium wheels?
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Get the Toyota ones....they are covered under your warranty.
And don't trust your rotation, balance to anyone else but your local "trusted" tire guy.
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