Getting the spare tire out....
I got looking at the spot to put the crank in to get my spare tire out of my truck and seen I won't be able to get it out with the truck camper on. So if i need to get my spare out on the road I would...
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okan-star wrote:
On a Dodge that year the part you put the rod in is a 5/8 hex
I use a 7/16 bolt 4 1/2" long with a coupling jambed onto the threaded end , now has 5/8 on both ends , put the coupling end into the truck receiver and use a ratcheting 5/8 wrench on the other end to lower the tire
Clears my camper
I’ve got the same truck and I’m gonna do this.
Something I very, very highly recommend is a cordless electric impact wrench.
You can buy or make an adapter to run a screw scissor jack up and down with it and of course do your lug nuts with it. You could even set up so you can raise and lower your spare with it.
I use a Milwaukee 3/4” drive. It can do semi truck lugs but you can adjust the settings for lower torque so you don’t twist smaller stuff apart.
I carry a 1/4” drive model for lighter duty work, it’s small, light and very capable.
They have plenty of other uses but these tools make labor intensive jobs like changing 8 lug truck wheels super easy. I went with Milwaukee because they have the largest selection of tools and a great reputation among mechanics.
And who doesn’t like buying cool new tools...
