Dropping my spare......

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Dropping my spare...... #911131 10/16/08 05:08 AM

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Body Damage is Cool

So today I get a slice in the sidewall of my tire and need to use my spare for the first time in 8 years. I've never had to to drop my spare since I bought the truck and today I find out a special key is needed

I remember on the last three Toys I owned you just slide the jack rod into the winch and turned. This damn thing needs a special looking lug key.

Anyone run into this?

Looks like I'm going to have to drill a hole in the middle and use an easy out to drop the tire and see how I'm going to remove this piece.

Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: Hiker] #911132 10/16/08 07:16 AM

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Fairbanks, Alaska

kewlynx

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I'd pop by the dealer and see if they'd let you borrow theirs and see about ordering one.

No stock jacking tool kit?

That actually might be a spare tire lock; I understand ppl were having trouble with their spares being stolen when the Tacos first came out. Again, have the shop guys give it a look. My roomie has something similar for taking the theft lugs off her Corolla. If that's what it is, a good tire shop should have the tool to purchase.

Does it look like THIS ? I also see a couple on fleabay.

Last edited by kewlynx; 10/16/08 08:16 AM.

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: kewlynx] #911133 10/16/08 05:22 PM

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WOW... Yes, it look exactly like that although I don't have the part that slides onto the stock bar at the hook.

I'll need to look in my storage compartments a little closer..

Do you think the ones on eBay all keyed the same?

Thanks

Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: Hiker] #911134 10/16/08 09:18 PM

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I found that special attachment way up under the storage compartment. Thanks for the tip...

Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: Hiker] #911135 10/17/08 03:30 AM

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kewlynx

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Cool; glad I saved you some trouble. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Ya might hafta reef on it to get it down; give the mechanism a lube job while you're under there.

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: Hiker] #911136 10/19/08 01:45 PM

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Yeah I had the same shock after owning Hiluxs since 81. I too couldnt figure it out till I dug deep into my jack/ tire kit. I dunno wtf Toyota came out with a key for the spare tire. Who would want to steal a spare off of a Yota? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: ACES_HI] #911137 10/20/08 02:12 AM

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kewlynx

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Same buncha ree-tards who steal cat converters. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: kewlynx] #911138 10/20/08 05:59 AM

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Here in SoCal I see Tacos with bike locks hanging down from their spares all the time. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
Apparently, spare tire theft is either a real problem in these parts, or just a persistent rumor that has everyone spooked...

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: BIGBURLYNAKEDMAN] #911139 10/20/08 08:06 AM

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kewlynx

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Where you're at, it's not a rumor. You're a Yota target.

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Re: Dropping my spare...... [Re: kewlynx] #911140 11/02/08 01:36 AM

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Getting the Wheeling Fever

most manufactor's have a special key to get the tire down, and to make things more complicated each new model needs a new style key.

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