RAM spare tire tool

[agesilaus]

Not the jack, I may need the rod you use to lower the spare. With Ford you need a key like thingamajig you place on the end of the crank rod to engage the gear that lowers the tire. Does RAM need one. I need to search the track to see if these spare tire tools are in ir somewhere/ Where are those kept? Under the rear seat??

[Grit_dog]

^Oh fer fcks sake, guy asked about getting a spare tire tool and you’re arguing about whether the sky is blue….I’d say grow up but you’re probably both eligible for AARP and maybe SSI.

[bguy]

bucky wrote:

bguy wrote:
Oiling the cable does nothing. The cable pulley is sandwiched between 2 steel plates. The shaft sticks in the plates. This is where you need lube.

Post that again when you see one looking like it's been in Salt Lake for 2 years. But your additional thought is a good one.

Nice how you assumed I had no idea what rust is. You must be a joy to work with.

[agesilaus]

I got a Dorman spare tool kit, there was a 30 inch extension rod but the shipping time was too long. I'll crank the spare down today or tomorrow and lube everything. Thanks for the replies

Dorman tool

[Cummins12V98]

fj12ryder wrote:

Fisherman wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
Not the jack, I may need the rod you use to lower the spare. With Ford you need a key like thingamajig you place on the end of the crank rod to engage the gear that lowers the tire. Does RAM need one. I need to search the track to see if these spare tire tools are in ir somewhere/ Where are those kept? Under the rear seat??

Back to the question of needing a "key" to lower the spare, not on mine. One of the 4 sections of rod that get connected have a 5 sided open end that engages the stud on the crank mechanism.

The one for the Ram is a square that is about 1/2".

ZACTLY, I just lowered my Dad's spare to change out the rear shocks and it's square for sure on his 14 3500 RAM.

[bucky]

bguy wrote:
Oiling the cable does nothing. The cable pulley is sandwiched between 2 steel plates. The shaft sticks in the plates. This is where you need lube.

Post that again when you see one looking like it's been in Salt Lake for 2 years. But your additional thought is a good one.

[FishOnOne]

I had a oh chit moment when I recently tried to lower my spare tire, but couldn't get the long handle to engage the rotating gear box to lower my spare. Needless to say, I need to go back and figure this out before I need it on the side of the road with a flat tire.

[LanceRKeys]

I had a cable break while towing my fifth wheel, got lucky and didn’t break anything on the trailer. Inspect carefully!

[bguy]

Oiling the cable does nothing. The cable pulley is sandwiched between 2 steel plates. The shaft sticks in the plates. This is where you need lube.

[fj12ryder]

Fisherman wrote:

agesilaus wrote:
Not the jack, I may need the rod you use to lower the spare. With Ford you need a key like thingamajig you place on the end of the crank rod to engage the gear that lowers the tire. Does RAM need one. I need to search the track to see if these spare tire tools are in ir somewhere/ Where are those kept? Under the rear seat??

Back to the question of needing a "key" to lower the spare, not on mine. One of the 4 sections of rod that get connected have a 5 sided open end that engages the stud on the crank mechanism.

The one for the Ram is a square that is about 1/2".

[spoon059]

Fire Instructor wrote:

spoon059 wrote:
Related question, does the spare have a TPMS sensor?

No. I added an extra sensor to that when I put sensors on my trailer.

Ok, thanks. I didn't remember and am getting my sensor batteries replaced when I get new tires this week. Appreciate it!

[agesilaus]

bucky wrote:
When you get the rod use it to make sure the hoist isn't bad. Lower it, oil the cable, and raise it back up to make sure that it works.
A lot of them have failed, we replaced them frequently as our shop was near the beach and they rusted sometimes solid.
You also need to inspect the tire for size and age, who knows what is under there. The tire valve should be pointed down so it's pressure can be checked occasionally. You don't need more than one flat at a time.

Sounds like good advice

[Fisherman]

agesilaus wrote:
Not the jack, I may need the rod you use to lower the spare. With Ford you need a key like thingamajig you place on the end of the crank rod to engage the gear that lowers the tire. Does RAM need one. I need to search the track to see if these spare tire tools are in ir somewhere/ Where are those kept? Under the rear seat??

Back to the question of needing a "key" to lower the spare, not on mine. One of the 4 sections of rod that get connected have a 5 sided open end that engages the stud on the crank mechanism.

[Grit_dog]

Spare? Not any 4th gens I’ve seen. Ever.
But I just wish I could use my tpms. I had to delete the reading from the screen so as not to get the tire pressure warning to pop every time it’s started…stupid tpms limits. The tuner that unlocks the ECM for the real tunes will do that but not adjust the pressure thresholds.
I could spend the money to get an Autel scanner or something to lower the limits. But that’s a couple hundred bucks to overcome the issue. So I just deal with the tire light.
Thanks Ralph Nader!

[Fire_Instructor]

spoon059 wrote:
Related question, does the spare have a TPMS sensor?

No. I added an extra sensor to that when I put sensors on my trailer.