jteckmann Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 My MJ's missing the tool used to lower the spare tire from under the bed. I'm going to grab one next time I'm at the junkyard. Is it an MJ specific item, or will any long folding handle off a similar jack work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The tool from a 2005 Dodge 1500 works. I would assume many of the tools from Dodges with similier spare tire set up would work. The tire winch is not a precision instrument and almost anything with a chisel point will work. I've also used a 3/8 drive ext. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I recently pulled a spare tire winch for a friend from the junkyard. The MJ's jack handle was missing, so I just looked in a few other vehicles until I found a similar shaped handle. Like Jim said, whatever you use has to be chisel pointed, as the opening on the tire winch is ovalized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It's the same jack handle as in the XJs. In the XJ it should be under the rear seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster1971 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 The one out of a dakota shuld work or even a caravan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1987Comanche Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 When I junked my '88 Isuzu pickup I kept the long handle for lowering the spare. It works pretty well in the MJ and nearly fits the back of the cab too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 I don't even have the folding handle, never came with one. I just use the lug wrench, stick the pointy end in there and turn. Works like a charm. I never did like the stock jack, handle, and wrench set-up. I bought a 3K lb. hydraulic bottle jack, much better. For the purists who want everything stock, you can probably find the whole set-up under the back seat of just about any XJ in the yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteckmann Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thanks for the help guys. Shouldn't have a problem picking something up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duster1971 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 When I junked my '88 Isuzu pickup I kept the long handle for lowering the spare. It works pretty well in the MJ and nearly fits the back of the cab too. Cool then I have a handle lol glad somebody knew this I bout junked mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlo Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 My tire winch is broken ('92 2WD 6-cyl MJ) apparently missing its cable and whatever attached it to the wheel, and I don't have the handle either. Does anyone have these parts for sale or can you recommend who to order them from, cheap? Doesn't have to be stock replacement especially if there's something that works better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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