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remove spare tire?
#565816 May 31st 2012 2:50 pm
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on my 03 dodge ram van. tire is under van, plate holding tire on, but how do i get plate off, weird shaft coming out ,not sure how to turn it? thanks in advance.

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65dreamin #565817 May 31st 2012 2:55 pm
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The shaft coming out (usually to a hole in the back bumper) should match the tapered end of your lug wrench. Insert the lug wrench and it becomes a crank to lower the spare.

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65dreamin #565860 May 31st 2012 6:28 pm
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shaft just comes down from tire

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65dreamin #565867 May 31st 2012 6:38 pm
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or does it go to that,????im so confused

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65dreamin #565875 May 31st 2012 6:56 pm
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65dreamin #566007 June 01st 2012 3:15 pm
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catfish thanks the hole was just below rear doors.

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65dreamin #566261 June 03rd 2012 1:29 am
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You had to put some hair around that hole to find it didn't you? grin


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65dreamin #568146 June 12th 2012 8:58 pm
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OK keep it clean...lol


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