How To Remove Spare Tire Lock Without The Key Quickly

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Well now, that was a very good video. No annoying music and a friendly informative guy. I rate it a 10.

xmalandy
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O my goodness I have been looking everywhere on how to drop this tire without the key, thank you for posting this!!! seriously I am going to try this as soon as possible.

joshuahoward
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Every DIY video should be like this. Thought I was going to have to go through the hassle of a dealer to find a key then pay $50-100. Went out to my 2008 6.4 and this worked like a charm

whiskeymedic
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I’m sure that has been a ford secret for a long time but the unnamed tech who released it to you is the unsung hero here, he has a good heart and couldn’t keep letting the public get screwed by these lost wheel lock keys, so he waited until the next guy with a good heart came along that needed to know the secret and he shared it with Ron because he knew Ron would relay his message clearly to thousands, thanks so much to both of y’all.

Tyler-vtdr
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This is genius thank you! Just spent an hour with my arm between the frame and the bed trying to pry off the key with some channel locks on a 2010. Will try this now.

I removed the key a while ago on another truck. They hooked end of the winch rod will fit right in after. The easiest way to do this is to remove the winch (two self tapping bolts) and knock it out with a hammer. I also like to fill the winch mechanism with some kind of rust proofer/ lube (white lithium/ fluid film/ etc).

austinaubinoe
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Great video! Five years old and still saving saving the day. 9/6" six point worked like a charm for me. Thanks

yootoobgoog
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Thank you.
Going through the same ordeal with my son in laws truck.
What a life-saver.

garybrugone
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Short video, to the point, with good close JOB!!! Ford didn't know what I was talking about, the guy was likely 19 and told me that my ignition key was the thing I need to unlock my spare tire.

nickl.
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So this is the second video I found on how to remove the lock, the first recommended one at about 2/3rds the way through mentions that "If the spare tire is on the carrier you will first have to figure out a way to get it down to remove the lock" Well that was a "FAIL" video and a complete waste of time. Then off to the side I saw your video and clicked on it. Very very helpful clue about the 14mm socket!!!! Grabbed a cheap 12 point 14mm socket and one of my very long locking extensions and "viola" ! Lock removed in just a few seconds! Problem perfectly solved! Ironically, I am going on a road trip tomorrow with my "new to me" F250 SD and just wanted to check the spare! Thanks again!!😁😁😁😁

ramv
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03 F-150: beat a 14mm extraction socket onto the lock device with a hammer. Lowered tire. Socket stayed on the locking mechanism. Took off the lowering device like shown. Locking mechanism came off when I tried removing the extraction socket. Now works with just the tool under the hood. Did all of this in about 30 minutes. No problem... you can do it! Oh yeah... thank you!

knightrangeroutdoors
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Great video, this just helped me get the tire down on my 2011 Superduty. Only difference was the socket size, after pounding on the 14mm and 3 foot extension for a few swings it didn't go on. I checked the face of the socket and could see I needed a bigger one, ended up using a 17mm socket. Everything else worked as you suggested it would. At the end I threw the lock and key in the garbage and left with the regular crank same as the jack.

StanTheMan
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Is there a crime wave of stealing spares going on? Im with you, man. I'll take my chances of spare ending up on the black market. Thanks for the great video. In going to go check my spare now.

pappysproductions
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my old 12-point 14mm sockets were too loose on the lock and would not bite and the only 6-point I could find in my toolbox was 1/4" drive. I found success with a 9/16" 6-point socket and was still able to pry the lock out of the socket when I was done. Thanks for saving me a bunch of time and money!

kyleharding
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Thank you Thank you Thank you! I used your method but used a 6 point 9/16" tapered socket which is 14.3 mm bought at nothern tool as they sold individual sockets. One other thing i had a little trouble getting the plastic tube off so I drilled a hole through it and inserted a screw driver through which made it much easier to twist turn abd pull it off. My tire came down much easier than i imagined it would.

zthumper
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This is a super video. I watched another earlier of someone cutting the spring. I will say that I tried alot of times and almost gave up until I read the comments and found that the 17mm socket was the one that worked for me. Thank you Ron and all those that commented. Only thing I purchased was a cheap 24inch socket extension from harbor freight. Again, thanks. GREAT video.

bruceshepperson
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Thanks buddy You are a life saver 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏, bought a truck went to check my spare and Yes was surprised to lol was working on how to and saw Your Great video 😮 thanks again GOD Bless America 🇺🇸

cleannsober
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Hard working good American with a good heart . Thanks

Gancycle
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That was a good video, to the point, likeable guy and you made it look easy . I’ve been trying for a couple days to do this- I’ve heard use a 9/16 socket, a 14 mm socket and the latest was a 17 mm socket. Around the security part of the hoist mechanism on mine is a plastic or rubber housing that so far has prevented me from being able to pound a socket over it. Tried cutting the spring underneath with a grinder and no bueno. Mine has some kind of indestructible part in the center. Story of my life- every time I find a video that makes it look easy, my setup is just a little bit different. I wish I had a gun that’s barrel fit in the hole -

roberth
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Dude your a life saver. I was stuck like a rat, no spare no key and your solution worked great thanks

smokeyjoe
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Excellent idea I’m dealing with the same problem, I’m looking for the tool they’re not selling anymore at ford, so I will do the same to take the key of and use the long rod. Thanks for your teaching

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