AMCJeepMJ Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I do not have the OEM tools/jack/etc that came with the truck. How do I get the spare down? What kind and what length of tool do I need to lower it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 you could use a long flat head screwdriver or coat hanger that might work if you bend it out straight. hope that will help Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 yup, there's an access hole under the tailgate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btm24 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 yup, there's an access hole under the tailgate. yeah i forgot to say that, thanks pete, i thought he would know allready tho Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYMJ Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I got all mine at the Pull A Part off a donor Cherokee. Jack, folding crank, and the lug wrench thats about 2 ft long, kinda L shaped, that's flattened on the end for removing hubcaps. That end will fit into the mechanism for lowering the tire. A big screwdriver will suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Thank you, gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawaboy13 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 So where would the bolt be that yoou use the tire tool to lower it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 An old school 3/8" speed wrench with a long extension through the hole works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalpha Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks for this thread - I don't think I've ever looked specifically to see if there was a spare on my truck. Not to mention, how to get it out in case of emergency, nor the tools I'd need. I will do all of that today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 So where would the bolt be that yoou use the tire tool to lower it? If you have a stock bumper it is right above the left hand side of your license plate, it's not really a bolt, it'sm just a smashed piece of pipe designed to turn when you put a crank in it. a regular lug wrench works. I have an aftermarket bumper which covers the hole, so I have to take my tailgate off to get to the hole. Just stick it in there and crank away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJeepMJ Posted October 14, 2010 Author Share Posted October 14, 2010 I used a 3/8" extension of about 8" in length on a socket wrench. Worked rather well as it cleared the license plate (but not trailer hitch ball). On a related note, will a full size mounted tire (235/75 R15) fit underneath in place of the compact spare? I don't have one to test it on, hence why I'm asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 On a related note, will a full size mounted tire (235/75 R15) fit underneath in place of the compact spare? I have a 31x10.5 underneath and it fit quite nicely. It hangs down a bit, but nothing that'll get in my way and does not look weird. It's tight up in there, I saw the "donut" that was there in the JY when I picked the spare holder up (yeah, they had donuts even then), pitiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I recommend spraying the HECK out of everything that is supposed to move under there with PB'Laster at least 24 hours before trying to drop it. It took just a minor bit of dinging under mine to get a 33/9.50/15 spare in (to match the rest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdriver1 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 On a related note, will a full size mounted tire (235/75 R15) fit underneath in place of the compact spare? I don't have one to test it on, hence why I'm asking. we've kept a full size under ours since we bought her in 98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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