Ford dually rear center cap removal

stickdog wrote:
A couple things: first there is a known problem with the TPMS on the 2017 Ford DRW's with corrosion. There is a thread on a ford fourm about it. I had one go bad on my 2017 replaced with a non TPMS as they were back ordered. Only reason they were back ordered was they can't keep them in stock.

Second I couldn't get my rear hubcap even tried the ratchet straps wound up ordering hubcap removal tool still had to remove the rubber mallet head but it works.

Thanks for the replies again folks!!

Ironically, the tire shop did have the same tool and just couldn't get enough leverage between the cap and rim to pry the cap off. Almost like it was "super glued" on.

Also, thanks for the heads up on the bad batch of sensors. Will advise tire shop so they can look into getting me replacements---unless Ford is replacing them free of charge.

Brake pawl and rag.

I use a brake adjusting tool wrapped with electrical tape to keep from scratching the wheel.

A couple things: first there is a known problem with the TPMS on the 2017 Ford DRW's with corrosion. There is a thread on a ford fourm about it. I had one go bad on my 2017 replaced with a non TPMS as they were back ordered. Only reason they were back ordered was they can't keep them in stock.

Second I couldn't get my rear hubcap even tried the ratchet straps wound up ordering hubcap removal tool still had to remove the rubber mallet head but it works.

Ratchet straps will work. Corrosion on the valve stems with 17 and up Ford duallies is a problem. I have had 4 replaced and another is starting to leak again.

Can't remember which truck site I saw it on but a ratchet strap with small hooks is about the best solution I've seen. hook on each side around a 2x4 across the tire.

In jack kit for my F350 dually, the lug wrench has a hook opposite the socket fits the center cap slot. I use it to pull the cap.

AZCL, if the center caps remove like my Ram dually, you mentioned a slot. Ours also has a slot between the wheel and cap, with the slot being on the cap. Under our passenger seat is the tool kit and jack for changing a tire. There is a straight steel square bar that is about a foot long with a hook on one, just an "L" bent to a 90 degree angle. You really can't grab the square bar , or I can't, to pull the cap off because more often than not it just jumps out of the slot or if it pulls the cap off, you can easily end up on your butt. What I have been doing is putting a vise grip on the outer end of the bar and hit the vise grips with a dead blow hammer. Has been working every time since I started to do it that way. My vocabulary has sure been better!

I’m sure there’s some special removal tool, but I keep a Wonder Bar in my truck just for removing the center cap on the rear wheels. Use the hooked end in the slots and it pops right off. Wrap some tape around it to prevent scratches.

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Sounds like it was driven in a lot of winter salt, and not washed off.