On Nov 28, 2004, at 01:02, DAKSY wrote:
>
> Looks like the nice square rod that fits into the jack extension is no
> longer square??!!!?!?
> It's rounded off!
> How the HELL does this happen?
good question. maybe using a 12 point hex socket on it with an impact
to lower the tire while it was in the shop?
> Can the entire mech be removed & replaced with the tire still up
maybe if you can get at the bolts that hold the tire winch up through
the tire...
> or do I hafta drop
> it with, maybe, a pair of vise grips, a little (1/4 turn) at a time?
you could also try re-shaping the thing to a square with the vice
grips, or using one of those Sears bolt-outs to grab onto the formerly
square shaft.
I don't remember if I still have my spare tire winch. I'll see if I
can dig it out of the leaves and take a couple pictures so you can see
where you're aiming for bolts, at least.
-- Mike Maskalans <http://mike.tepidcola.com/dodge/> '98 Dakota SLT 318 4x4 SFA & 35s '84 RamCharger Royale SE 360 4x4 stock mobile.612.618.4652 home.585.935.7129
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