goz83 wrote: » If one were to remove a clamp from their vehicle without the key to the lock, he would be best advised not to damage the property of another. A decent socket set and pry bar would allow you to move the suspension arm out of the way and let the chain slide off. Jacking up vehicle and removing wheel makes this easier. Leave clamp for collection by owner.
Henry Ford III wrote: » Nobody likes clampers - even their spouses don't like them. Doesn't give us a carte blanche to damage their property if the vehicle is legally clamped however.
worded wrote: » The easiest way to remove it is with a piece of bendy plastic that has a magnetic strip on the back
Kenny Logins wrote: » Bolt cutters is faster and cheaper.
Kev_2012 wrote: » I jacked the car up years ago and undid the wishbone bolt and it came off, undamaged and handed it back to him. I was clamped illegally as they were patrolling an area whose ownership was in dispute and they didn't have the right to clamp me so I took it off. I hate clampers!!!
ac123 wrote: » Have you actually seen it done with a bolt cutters?...i'd be surprised if a bolt cutters will actually do it. Did the bolt cutters actually cut through the lock or the chain?
Dr Turk Turkelton wrote: » Consaw op, will only take a few seconds. Then dispose of clamp and if ever questioned just deny all knowledge of it. Also you seem to have a good handle on this but don't be tempted to listen to any do-gooders on here.
goz83 wrote: » A decent socket set and pry bar would allow you to move the suspension arm out of the way and let the chain slide off. Jacking up vehicle and removing wheel makes this easier. Leave clamp for collection by owner.
pcardin wrote: » That's if you are handy with tools and if clamper was an amateur. I am handy with tools but when my car was clamped the chain was put through any possible holes in suspension parts, it was even looped through shock absorber spring. I had no other option than to cut the chain.
martinsvi wrote: » once saw a guy trying to remove the clamp from his car in Dublin 8 area, it was right in front of my apartment windows so I got to enjoy the show. He had an angle grinder himself but he wore it out pretty quickly, then he tried with some other tools and whatnot to no avail.. A van arrived with 3 lads and an autogen.. they lift the car to get underneath it and started welding. At this point I felt so sorry for them I was seriously considering offering them a cup of tea - I mean - it was one of those cold dark rain/sleet pissing nights.. anyway some two hours later they finally got it off and I was sort of cheering for them, but I couldn't get one thought of my head - surely 4 guys with a van and a bunch of tools can make more than lousy 80 euro? I mean sure it's a matter of principle and all that but whatever you do, be concious of how much your time costs versus what you will save and all .
ac123 wrote: » Thanks. So I know an angle grinder will cut it, but unfortunately I don't have one. Has anybody actually cut one of these off using a bolt cutters or a hack saw? Is it actually possible?
