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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Spare tire stuck

I realized a few weeks ago that I didn't have the key for my spare tire.

I went to the stealership to order one, and had them put my spare in the bed of the truck while I waited for the key to come in.

I got the key last week, and went to put the spare back under the truck today.

The damn thing will barely turn. It keeps coming loose, and the cable looks like its getting caught up on something as its really frayed.

What gives?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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Sounds like you need a new crank thingy tire holder upper gizmo..


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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 99f350sd
Sounds like you need a new crank thingy tire holder upper gizmo..


Dick
What he said. I had the cable break while pulling an open trailer with 3 Harleys tied down on it. Watched that trailer go flying up in the air and started figuring out how I was going explain this to my insurance agent while the trailer was coming down. Good thing I go overkill when tying down a load, any load, let alone my pride and joy. Other than my soiled knickers, no damage.

Oh yeah, replace that crank thingy tire holder upper gizmo..
 
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Where do I get one? Whats the actual name of it? How hard is it to replace it?
 
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Spare tire hanger. I changed/cleaned mine but I didn't have a key gizmo locky thing..
2 or 3 bolts.


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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Greenlawnracing
Where do I get one? Whats the actual name of it? How hard is it to replace it?
It's a dealer item, and like 99f350sd said, it's piece of cake to replace. Wasn't even too expensive, if I recall correctly.
 
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