CHIEFZUSAF Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 My wife got me a set of OEM wheel locks for my birthday. In case any of you were interested in getting some for your SSS the part # is 12497480. The GM list is $36.00 which is what she paid at the Chevy dealership but you can get it from GMPARTSDIRECT for $25.20 plus whatever shipping is for you. http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ I went with OEM because the locks are "precision weight matched to maintain wheel balance" plus I prefer OEM stuff on my SSS if possible. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Thanks, Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvsteve Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 The GM list is $36.00 which is what she paid at the Chevy dealership but you can get it from GMPARTSDIRECT for $25.20 plus whatever shipping is for you. A piece or for a set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFZUSAF Posted August 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Its a set of four locks (one per wheel) plus the special key. BTW I took the SSS out on the highway after putting the locks on and there was zero vibration. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwest1975 Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Thanks for the heads up! Ok, so quick question or 12. We know that if a thief really wants your wheels, they can break the locks. In that case, the locks simply act to slow the thief down. What if you go with more than 1 set? Maybe 2 locks per wheel or if your maybe a whole set for every wheel! Would that slow them down the most? Or....would they just be able to get a key for it and remove them pretty simply anyway? Which brings me to my next question. Are all the keys keyed the same or is every set different....like auto locks are to a point? Do the locks add any weight really? I mean geez....not that it matters much cuase after I am done eating dinner, I would probably add more weight to my truck than a set of locks would anyway. Hmm, do you think you can post closeup picture please? Either way, a set of locks is on my to do list! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xtreme Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 What if you go with more than 1 set? Maybe 2 locks per wheel or if your maybe a whole set for every wheel! Would that slow them down the most? It would definately slow YOU down come time to change a flat tire in the middle of winter on the side of the freeway or come time to rotate tires, or do a brake job just thinking out loud here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFZUSAF Posted August 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 I guess I look at wheel locks as a deterrent from the average thief who wants to steal your wheels...plus a piece of mind for me...I guess if they really want the wheels or the truck I'm sure there are methods professionals use. These locks are labelled "precision weight matched to maintain wheel balance". Also, with the speial key, it isn't very diificult or additional time consuming to take the lock off. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEFZUSAF Posted August 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 jwest1975 I'll ad pix as soon as I figure out how to post them...I've got a friend coming over to show me later. BTW all...I have pix of the following: dash mat molded floor mats wheel locks handpainted pin-stripes (I went with very thin yellow over black done in two sections per side with a yellow chevy logo towards the tail-end). May I add that I usually am not a big fan of pin stripes but when I saw the work this guy was doing--freehand--on another silverado I was very impressed and had him do my SSS too...he only works out of the dealerships and does all kinds of vehicles and charges $150...wait 'till you see it. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Wheel locks are good. However If my wheels get stolen the wife can't b#$%ch about me having to buy a new set of 22's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawk Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Where do you live Tim?? Just post your addy and 22's will be on there way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 I would if that was the only thing that would be missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Wheel locks are good. However If my wheels get stolen the wife can't b#$%ch about me having to buy a new set of 22's. Now you're thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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