Update: just cutting each pin 5.5mm shorter made it work for my truck. No need to bother with grinding the welds.
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Hi guys,
This is the tool used to rise/lower the spare wheel under the truck.
I played a bit with the OEM supplied tool and it is Ok for a flat change.
But for when I do tire rotations I would rather use a shop type tool (I do 5 wheels rotations).
I looked around and found this one listed as working for Japanese trucks.
Steelman Pin Head Spare Tire Tool for Accessing Cradle-Mount
I bought it from amazon for $25 and it is close to the LX tool but not quite. Here is a pic with the Steelman in the left and the OEM in the right.
Now I'm thinking if I should cut the pins/file the welds or keep searching.
Have you found something similar that works for our trucks?
Thanks
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Hi guys,
This is the tool used to rise/lower the spare wheel under the truck.
I played a bit with the OEM supplied tool and it is Ok for a flat change.
But for when I do tire rotations I would rather use a shop type tool (I do 5 wheels rotations).
I looked around and found this one listed as working for Japanese trucks.
Steelman Pin Head Spare Tire Tool for Accessing Cradle-Mount
I bought it from amazon for $25 and it is close to the LX tool but not quite. Here is a pic with the Steelman in the left and the OEM in the right.
Now I'm thinking if I should cut the pins/file the welds or keep searching.
Have you found something similar that works for our trucks?
Thanks
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