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chuckl1218 Senior Enthusiast

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are these locks on their website? A buddy and I were talking about how there should be locks like that to make it harder on thieves. I'll have to look into it.

Yes, they are on Gorilla-Auto.com here: http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla-guard-locks

or you can order them here at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002801NI8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

They are called Gorilla Guard Locks

Gorilla also sells these in a "System" where you can replace ALL of your lug nuts with Gorilla locks...just don't lose the key!

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GMC-AT Senior Enthusiast

GMC-AT

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Do you guys think those locks are really better? Again.. I have a set on my truck... and the seem good how the sleeve just spins... but I don't know if there some trick to get those off as well..

ember1205 Senior Enthusiast

ember1205

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I received half the value of new and yes they were oem. But whatever, after the aftermarket I'm getting ill be breaking even.

 

If you replaced the wheels and tires with OEM, you may be entitled to another check. If you went aftermarket, you still might be entitled.

 

Insurance will often cut you a check to make you go away. Once you actually replace the wheels, and you have receipts to show what you spent, they will kick in the rest. Call them back and inquire. And push hard.

Dropsix Enthusiast

Dropsix

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Yeah bro it sucks and what's sucks more is that insurance didn't give me what they're worth

 

Sorry to hear that buddy!

Crf13 Enthusiast

Crf13

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Yes, they are on Gorilla-Auto.com here: http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla-guard-locks

or you can order them here at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002801NI8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

They are called Gorilla Guard Locks

Gorilla also sells these in a "System" where you can replace ALL of your lug nuts with Gorilla locks...just don't lose the key!

Thanks man, I used to work for discount tire and I remember seeing those after the picture pulled up. BMW's, Mini's and VW's had those from factory. Cool man thanks again

Crf13 Enthusiast

Crf13

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Do you guys think those locks are really better? Again.. I have a set on my truck... and the seem good how the sleeve just spins... but I don't know if there some trick to get those off as well..

I've seen those on BMW's, Mini's and VW's and yes they're a hell of a lot better. Just don't lose the key that's all.

Smoothbassman Enthusiast

Smoothbassman

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Yes, they are on Gorilla-Auto.com here: http://www.gorilla-auto.com/gorilla-guard-locks

or you can order them here at Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002801NI8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00

They are called Gorilla Guard Locks

Gorilla also sells these in a "System" where you can replace ALL of your lug nuts with Gorilla locks...just don't lose the key!

Which ones fit. 14 x 1.5????

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