Where can I find jack rods and key?

Pbguy420 · Jan 24, 2012

My new 01 f250 is missing jack rods. I already have a smaller but higher rated bottle jack, but still need the rods for the stock one. On my exploder the jack rod lowers the spare... The dealership guy was a dick and didn't explain much but said I needed a key they couldn't get...

What key and does this come with the rods? The only reason I really want any of this is to be able to get my damn spare off one so I can use it and two so I can acces my trailer wiring because it's not functioning..

Any help would be appreciated

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neverkickn · Jan 24, 2012

sounds like you talked to the wrong guy. I dont know why they cant sell the key. It is just a metal sleeve that slips on the end of the jack rods that you put in the tube for the spare tire hoist. I would imagine that you could get the rods and key from the dealer. If you strike out there you might try a tire shop. At the very least they will know who to refer you to.

Betarocker · Jan 24, 2012

Check to see if the key code is in your owner's manual, either written down or on a piece of paper stuffed between the pages. Each key is unique. Dealer might be able to look up the code using the VIN. Look at a wrecker yard for the rods.

Pbguy420 · Jan 25, 2012

Screw it I'm about to Just cut the cable

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faster6.0 · Jan 25, 2012

Welded the key in the glove box to a little tubing I had laying around and a broken small adjustable LOL .

edit Saw you didnt have a key. find a bud or another ford dealer.

farm boy · Jan 25, 2012

I used a pair of pliers amongst other tools to "pop" out the key part.
I now have a piece of rec bar (.375" x .5") welded to a 4' long piece of round bar for mine. The small rectangle piece slides into where the key used to be. On the other end of the round bar I welded an old 1/2" drive cracked socket I had. So I use a 1/2" drive ratchet to let it down...

Hope this helps!

Jhaddox · Jan 25, 2012

Have a dealer take the part that has to have a key connect to it
Out...I did that when i lost my key on my 6.0...after that go to a junkyard and pick up the rods, then the rod can go in by itself without the key and take the tire down

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Pbguy420 · Jan 30, 2012

Farm boy how the hell did you access the damn thing with the spare hanging? I cant reach it from any direction to get it out

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Imcummin · Jan 30, 2012

Where are you located? I think I have my rods and my hoist that I removed from my 02. Maybe the key too. I will have to check when I go to my shop in a few days.

SSpeeDEMONSS · Jan 30, 2012

Are all keys the same? I don't use my spare holder anymore but if I have my key you can have it.

Garrett

Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1

farm boy · Jan 30, 2012

Pbguy420 said:
Farm boy how the hell did you access the damn thing with the spare hanging? I cant reach it from any direction to get it out

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I cut the cable as low as possible to remove the spare. After I got the lift functioning, I just lowered the cable and hooked it back up the the piece that fits up in the rim. There is plenty of cable left over.