Gerritt Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Last night I blew a tire on the QEW... when I went to change out the tire, I could not get the Spare off to change it... So I called CAA......needless to say I am $300.00 lighter in the pocket after the tow... as CAA could not change the tire The long handle does not seem to be turning anything... I understand this is a cable system to drop the spare.. How can I get the spare off doing minimal damage? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Call Percher pm me Ill give you his number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 This may be a stupid answer but have you taken the key (usually in the glove box) to unlock it? EDIT: I found this on a Ford F150 board "there should be a 6" long key in the glove box for the spare tire lock - the lock is above the rear license plate - if you got it used it may not be locked - you will need to asseble the long jack handle rod - place it inthe hole whre the lock is and turn it - it works the winch that holds the tire up - if you are turning and nothing happens try adn wiggle the rod into place - you will feel it when it sets in right" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 yeah no lock in the glovebox Roy... and yes it was used... I dont see a lock either in the "tube" Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 The lock is above the license plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Buck up the insurance and burn the truck......use the insurance cheque to buy a chevy....lol....Sorry buddy,if you can see the cable under the disc that holds the rim tight,cut the cable with a grinder and disc and keep the spare in the box from now on.....Oh,and be ready for the spare to fall on you when you cut the cable.....lol.....HTH....TC and tight lines......Chuck....P.S....Any word on whats happening from your buddy blacklist??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 thanks for the replies guys... There was no "key" that came with the truck... so I was outta luck... So as Chuck said I cut the cable with grinder..... the spring shot about 30' and the tire dropped... I have the reflexes of a cat LOL Thanks for all the solid advice! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Believe it or not Big Chev- the Chev spare tire setup is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Go to your closest Ford dealer. Ask if there was ever recall for this. There was on the Aerostar vans. The cable assembly was changed at no charge if it was brought into them. They had a habit of rusting because of all the winter road salt we have to live with so that is why they switched them for something better. Even before and after this I kept the cable oiled, grease would no doubt be better. You just reminded me mine is overdue, Edited September 3, 2009 by pikehunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) This same thing happend to me a few weeks back... No spare key.. No way to get my spare tire down.. I took my trusty drill out.. half way through the lock it fell apart.. got my spare down.. Now if anyone wants to steal my tire... be my guest, Its not the best spare you can own.. Edited September 3, 2009 by Shore_Lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I just cut the frigg,n cable. Now my spare sits in the box of the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Now my spare sits in the box of the truck. Mine too...Behind my handy-dandy carp wagon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) Mine too...Behind my handy-dandy carp wagon... Norm,where do you keep the spare for the carp cart? Edited September 3, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hopefully Cdn Tire sells them...or steal one off Tybos wagon when he is not looking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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