Wcushing and wlbjrincctxl,
Yes all the wheels a interchangeable on the Ford 1 ton and 2 ton chassis. The outside dual is dished in and the inside dual is dished out. The front tire is dished out.
You can in an emergency take ther rear outside dual and put it on the front end. You will have one tire on the rear. This can be done for an emergency situation.
Again if you have tow in insurance (which is very inexpensive)your insurance company will tow it to the closest shop for repair.
As for the rear bumper tire holder, I found that it will cover the rear tail lite if you install it on an motorhome with a rear center door. I have seen one that had an extra tail light and turn signal installed above the tire.
I would contact Trail-Lite about loosing the spare. Don 't give up, the squeeky wheel gets greased. maybe you could sing the old song "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel"
Lots of luck and Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night..
Willie and Susan
Trail-Lite 211
Lenox, Iowa