That would be the driveshaft for the winch that holds the spare tire in its
carrier. The end should be visible through a hole in the bumper, which
allows you to stick the end of part of the jack on to it, and turn it. When
you loosen it, the spare tire will be lowered to the ground.Check the
owner's manual under changing a flat, and you will see what I'm talking
about.HTH,
Will Coughlin willcoughlin@hotmail.com
'00 reg.cab,2wd,4.7L/hd5-spd/3.92sg(9.25")
http://www.geocities.com/willcoughlin/index.html
----Original Message Follows----
From: tim.bollin@tps.org
Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: ???? behind rear bumper
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 12:16:39 -0500
I have a 2000 QuadCab V-6, 5spd. Yesterday, while installing a hitch, I
noticed an object behind my rear bumper. It is a metal pole, mounted
horizontally, between rubber bushings that allow it to move. (back and
forth slightly, as if floating) Any idea as to what this is?
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