QUESTION Removing spare tire!!!!
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QUESTION Removing spare tire!!!!
Guys quick question. I am having a hard time getting my spare tire out. I think its because its probably been a long time since it was removed.
I have a 99 2wd Ranger with the type of spare carrier that you need a key. At first the key did not go in all the way but after a bunch of blasts with PB Blaster it fully inserts. I still have a hard time turning the key all the way and pulling out the lock.
From what the manual says it looks like you pull out the circle lock correct??? There is a sort of elongated oval plastic piece around the circle lock. That moves when I try and unlock the spare is that whats giving me a problem?
I really want to do this tonight but if I have to im taking it over to Justin tomorrow.
If anyone can offer tips or suggestions on getting that circle lock off. I am out of options
Thanks guys!
I have a 99 2wd Ranger with the type of spare carrier that you need a key. At first the key did not go in all the way but after a bunch of blasts with PB Blaster it fully inserts. I still have a hard time turning the key all the way and pulling out the lock.
From what the manual says it looks like you pull out the circle lock correct??? There is a sort of elongated oval plastic piece around the circle lock. That moves when I try and unlock the spare is that whats giving me a problem?
I really want to do this tonight but if I have to im taking it over to Justin tomorrow.
If anyone can offer tips or suggestions on getting that circle lock off. I am out of options
Thanks guys!
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Im going to try again tonight maybe. Is taking the tailgate off easy? I may try to do that later tonight. If I cant get it at all ill bring it by your house one of these days before the lift.
Is it bad if the oval piece comes off as well? I can probably pry that off but I dont want to damage the paint and have it look like ***. Can I use the ignition key as well?
Is it bad if the oval piece comes off as well? I can probably pry that off but I dont want to damage the paint and have it look like ***. Can I use the ignition key as well?
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