How do you lower a spare tire on a Dodge Ram?

One of the alternate ways to turn the pulley mechanism that lowers the spare tire is by crawling underneath the truck and attaching an adjustable wrench around the connector, adjusting it tight. Gently turn the wrench until it grips and you can see the mechanism move.

How do you remove a spare tire from a truck?

Use the hooked end of the lug wrench from your tire-changing tool kit and snag the tire-lowering mechanism’s cable. Pull the wrench away from the rear of the truck to drag the tire toward you. Angle the tire holder at the base of the lowering mechanism’s cable through the hole in the center of the spare tire’s wheel. Remove the spare tire.

How can I fix a rusted spare tire?

Fix or replace rusted or broken spare tire hoist. In many trucks and vans the spare tire is held in place by a spare tire hoist. You operate a crank and it lowers the spare tire. But many times the spare tire rusts and fails to lower the tire. You can buy a junk yard replacement or a new one from the dealer, but who wants to spend that kind…

How is a spare tire held in place?

In many trucks and vans the spare tire is held in place by a spare tire hoist. You operate a crank and it lowers the spare tire. But many times the spare tire rusts and fails to lower the tire.

Where is the spare tire on a Dodge Ram?

This article applies to the Dodge Ram (1994-2008). Ram trucks come in all shapes and sizes, some regular cab, some mega cab, some two wheel drive, some four wheel drive, but they all have one thing in common: the spare tire is underneath the bed.

Where do you put a spare tire in a truck?

There will be the lug wrench and about 3 extensions for dropping the spare. Go to the back of the truck and look at the top of the bumper around the license plate area, between the bumper and the tailgate. You will find a square receptacle about 1/2″ square. This is for dropping the spare.

Where do you find the tire changing tools?

The tire changing tools should be under the passenger seat. You will find the jack and a black leather bag with the tools in it. There will be the lug wrench and about 3 extensions for dropping the spare. Go to the back of the truck and look at the top of the bumper around the license plate area, between the bumper and the tailgate.

Is there a way to lower a spare tire?

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When to change the tire on a Dodge Ram?

At one point in your Dodge Ram’s life, the tire will go flat and you will need to change it. Learn how to do so here. This article applies to the Dodge Ram 1500 (1994-present).

What kind of tires does a Dodge Ram 1500 have?

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How do you lower a spare tire on a Dodge Ram?