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spare tire
Im having aproblem with my spare tire crank thingy. The design is crap in that the "key" barely engages the bolt head on the crank assembly.
It is in a star pattern. This is on my 2008 F250 F250.
Currently my spare tire is in the bed and I want to put is back but the key just keeps spinning and does not turn the crank.
Any suggestions?
It is in a star pattern. This is on my 2008 F250 F250.
Currently my spare tire is in the bed and I want to put is back but the key just keeps spinning and does not turn the crank.
Any suggestions?
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Pflugerville, tx
many remove the special lock key at the crank. pries out with a screwdriver as I understand it..
see this post https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8170269
Sam
see this post https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ml#post8170269
Sam
Hotshot
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Long Beach, Ms.
Here is what the spare hoist looks like with the bed removed;
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Tug the plastic tube off and you find this:
Here is the lock insert in place;
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Here is the lock insert removed;
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Remove the lock insert and the end of the jack crank should slide in to the hoist allowing you to raise or lower the spare.
Note that the insert has a hook end that is the same as the jack crank.
As you already have the spare out of the way you should be able to remove the insert by reaching over the bracket and under the bed with a screwdriver and pry it out.
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[/IMG]Tug the plastic tube off and you find this:
Here is the lock insert in place;
[IMG]
[/IMG]Here is the lock insert removed;
[IMG]
[/IMG]Remove the lock insert and the end of the jack crank should slide in to the hoist allowing you to raise or lower the spare.
Note that the insert has a hook end that is the same as the jack crank.
As you already have the spare out of the way you should be able to remove the insert by reaching over the bracket and under the bed with a screwdriver and pry it out.
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: SE Wyoming
Perfect timing. Had a flat last week and guess what? couldn't drop the F$%&#$g spare! I've been meaning to ask what to do about it. The tire shop suggested looking for the lock key, brand new used truck, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
Going to read the linked thread now.
Going to read the linked thread now.
New User
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Gadsden, Alabama
Perfect timing. Had a flat last week and guess what? couldn't drop the F$%&#$g spare! I've been meaning to ask what to do about it. The tire shop suggested looking for the lock key, brand new used truck, and I couldn't find it anywhere.
Going to read the linked thread now.
Going to read the linked thread now.
When I had a flat I had the same problem. I located the key in a plastic pouch in the bottom of the glove box. (Don't know why they aren't stored with the jack. I got rid of my key also...
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Slatington, PA
It doesn't hurt to drop the tire every now and then and check the pressure in it. Mine has 60psi every time I've checked. Another good thing for the guys with trucks that are a few years old, have that spare replaced! Mine is original, so thats a 10 year old tire. It looks ok, but I won't trust using it, so when the truck gets 4 new tires this month, one of the better used ones is going on that rim.
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