How the hell do you remove the spare tire?

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Oct 27, 2013 | 07:17 PM

2002FX4

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How the hell do you remove the spare tire?

I have tried the key and I've tried without to no avail. The winder rod does not engage.

Oct 27, 2013 | 07:28 PM

me1234

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You should be able to just turn it. Maybe it's rusted shut. Spray it with some PB blaster that may loosen it up.

Oct 27, 2013 | 08:12 PM

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If the rod is in the unit, you need a bfh and some lube on the mechanism. Start jigglin' and crankin, she will come down.

Oct 27, 2013 | 09:53 PM

2002FX4

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Got it.

Oct 28, 2013 | 12:26 AM

papa tiger

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I found a flashlight and knee pads are very helpful. Not what U want out in the mud and snow though. But again who needs it/them, then anyway.

Oct 28, 2013 | 12:46 AM

2002FX4

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Pretty silly system. Tire is out and the truck goes in for treatment this Friday

Oct 28, 2013 | 08:34 AM

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I had a similar problem with mine I couldn't get the retainer off so I used a bolt cutter on the cable because I never keep a tire under the truck

How the hell do you remove the spare tire?

How the hell do you remove the spare tire?

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