[whatabudroz]

I'm guessing it's a good thing that I always keep new tires on my truck, I tried to drop the spare today so I can loose weight for an upcoming dragrace and the bar will not engage. I looked into the tube and there is a five point star inside. Am I missing the tool, have it and don't know where it is? Glad I'm in my driveway with no flat /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif

 

[kwazyca]

Looks kinda like a socket. It fits on the end of the extension rod.

In your glove box? Maybe taped to the stock (in truck)jack?

Tom

 

[jsf]

hope you find it had to cut my cable to get tire down then buy new one from dealer 90.00 bucks now i can get my spare up/down

 

[whatabudroz]

looked in glovebox, on and around jack, nada. The tool cost $90 or becuase you cut cable it cost $90

 

[kwazyca]

Wrecking yard?

 

[jsf]

90.00 bucks for new parts the tool to get it down is like wheel locks they all have a different shape so finding the right one may not be so easy that is what i was told that is why i cut my was just faster then messing with it.

 

[2x6 Bulldog]

My spare tire carrier assy. broke on me. I was turning the rod with the extension that came on the radiator but the tire would not come down. The carrier has a ratchet gizmo on there to keep the tire from getting pulled to tight against the frame. The ratchet would not let the tire loose. They had some bad ones get out of the factory. With two people and wrangling I got my spare down. One turning the ratchet handle and me jostling the spare. I replaced the carrier assy. with an updated model from Ford that had spring on the tire holder. $50-60 I think and 2 bolts simple. This evidently was fixed soon after. No special tool on mine just the jack extension. 99.5 Model

 

[ThomasT]

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Am I missing the tool

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Actually you’re missing the key to the lock… you might want to stop by the dealer and see if they can take it off for you.

Thomas

 

[RnRFab]

My dealer couldn't take it off, no tools. I lost my tool. But still had the card, called the phone number on the card, they asked me the tool number that was also on the card, cost me $24 plus shipping for a new tool.

 

[Aviatrr]

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I'm guessing it's a good thing that I always keep new tires on my truck, I tried to drop the spare today so I can loose weight for an upcoming dragrace and the bar will not engage. I looked into the tube and there is a five point star inside. Am I missing the tool, have it and don't know where it is? Glad I'm in my driveway with no flat /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif

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Contrary to what somebody stated, it won't cost you $90. Call the manufacturer of the keys, McGard( http://www.mcgard.com/contact/ ). They can tell you what local dealers have a master key set. Take your truck to one of them, and have them try the 13 keys out to figure out which one fits yours. Get the number off of it, and call McGard and order one. Less than $25.

Mike

 

[jsf]

Contrary to what somebody stated, it won't cost you $90. Call the manufacturer of the keys, McGard( http://www.mcgard.com/contact/ ). They can tell you what local dealers have a master key set. Take your truck to one of them, and have them try the 13 keys out to figure out which one fits yours. Get the number off of it, and call McGard and order one. Less than $25.

Mike

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I never said it would cost him $90. that is what my dealer charged ME for a winch and cable they did not have a master set of keys so i was ---- out of luck .

 

[2012]

JEEPS /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif Take a flat head & pop outthe worthless lock!! Then you can use the end of your jack rod..OR check out e-bay MY lock & key is for sale till Thursday /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif

 

[Pappy19]

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....... I lost my tool. , cost me $24 plus shipping for a new tool.

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You're in big trouble, I think.

 

[V10 man]

2012, can you give some more info on doing this? I have a lock that I would rather use. Thanks.

 

[GrampyJim]

My Gawd.... here ya go... take something that will reach... pop the puzzle adapter out of the spare tire winch.... use the jack handle without the puzzle key.

Maybe it is rocket science....

 

[V10 man]

Thanks Jim. It's much easier to relax in airconditioned comfort and seek advice than actually look at it. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Besides, the driveway is too dam hot now to be laying on it.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif