Cant seem to find my jack or release my spare tire

omgodzilla · 11-18-2008, 06:03 AM

1. where are the tools to change my tire?
2. how do I get my spare out?
3. Previous owner says that he doesnt have the special nut to take out the tires, where can I get a new one??

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g_mau18 · 11-18-2008, 06:05 AM

grab the handle off your jack and insert it into the fitting underneath your tire in the back and loosen, your tire should start slowly dropping.

omgodzilla · 11-18-2008, 06:08 AM

2000 toyota 4runner...
The previous owner left me with nothing at all!

no jack, no tools, no nothing at all...
Not even the tire key..
I reallly need that tire key..

Is there a hidden place for all these items? cause i tore the back portion of the car apart looking for them

Ian Rogers · 11-18-2008, 06:20 AM

they are under the pass rear seat, there is a flap in the carpet lift it up and see if its there.

littlecommando · 11-18-2008, 06:22 AM

go to the junk yard for the tools, you should be able to find them there

The dealership should be able to get you the tire key

GSGALLANT · 11-18-2008, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Rogers

they are under the pass rear seat, there is a flap in the carpet lift it up and see if its there.

^x2...

And to lower your spare, open the rear hatch, and look down just above the bumper (near the center). You should see a little hole there. Insert the long part of the jack handle as far as it will go, and twist the end of the handle counter clockwise to lower the tire. If the P.O hasn't periodically lowered the spare to lube it, the lowering mechanism might be seized (common problem), so you may end up having to remove the air from your spare tire to get a bit of slack in the cable so that you can cut it down. If you're lucky enough that it's not seized, lower it down once per year to give it a good shot of lubricant.

omgodzilla · 11-18-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian Rogers

they are under the pass rear seat, there is a flap in the carpet lift it up and see if its there.

WOW really??
interesting.
Im gonna check now.
Thanks for the info!

omgodzilla · 11-18-2008, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgodzilla

WOW really??
interesting.
Im gonna check now.
Thanks for the info!

There was nothing there...
this sucks

BIGMIKES~98RUNNER · 11-18-2008, 07:05 AM

did you fold the rear set forward? look down by the seat belt...pull the seat strap up. under the set (folded forward) is were the jack and tools should be.

GSGALLANT · 11-18-2008, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGMIKES~98RUNNER

did you fold the rear set forward? look down by the seat belt...pull the seat strap up. under the set (folded forward) is were the jack and tools should be.

Yeah, did you see the compartment under the rear passenger seat when you flipped up the seat bottom and it's empty, or did you not find the compartment at all.

scuba · 11-18-2008, 09:43 AM

That compartment houses my dads jump wires as well as his tire changing tools.
Great place IMO.

/thread jack

omgodzilla · 11-18-2008, 09:45 AM

Damn,
I love this freaking site.
Thanks guys.
Saved me from spending alot of cash for nothing

scuba · 11-18-2008, 10:04 AM

Im guessing that means you found it....?

GSGALLANT · 11-18-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba

Im guessing that means you found it....?

... and have you tried lowering the spare down yet?

pkt1213 · 11-19-2008, 11:07 AM

I think I have my jumper cables, better lug wrench, gloves, flashlight, and my heavy duty tow strap all in that compartment in addition to all the factory stuff.

omgodzilla · 11-19-2008, 01:12 PM

I found it.
Have been to busy to try lowering the spare..

Again, Thank you guys very much for everything.
this site is amazing.

littlecommando · 11-21-2008, 06:15 AM

HAHA, you know you can get that type of info from the FSM, right?

Gerdo · 11-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgodzilla

I found it.
Have been to busy to try lowering the spare..

Again, Thank you guys very much for everything.
this site is amazing.

Was the previous owner smart enough to put the lug nut lock key in the tool bag?

mdcitrus · 02-18-2009, 03:22 AM

new to the group. Went to lower my spare to check it and apparently last time I used it lost the "key" that fits onto the hook to lower the spare. oops. Anyone have a part number for this or know what else I can use to fit the star bolt and lower it? 1998 taco ext cab 2.7L
Thanks!
Tina

ato178028 · 02-19-2009, 10:46 PM

weird, my 4runner does not have a lug key. 2000 4runner sr5 4wd

11-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ian Rogers Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mill Valley, Ca Posts: 214	they are under the pass rear seat, there is a flap in the carpet lift it up and see if its there. __________________ 69' FJ40 "RUSTY" H41,3 speed case, ARB Lockers F/R, 34x9.5 TSL's, Co2, Warn 5687, 2.5 " Parabolic lift, Pertronix Ingitor, 4+ U bolt flip kit, 20 gal. Aux Tank 2000 4-Runner SR5, V6, 5 speed, Highlander edition, S/C, URD 7th, DP TLCA #14752, L.A. Trail Crew Phi Kappa Psi http://www.marksoffroad.net My Parts Source

11-18-2008, 06:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
littlecommando Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 791	go to the junk yard for the tools, you should be able to find them there The dealership should be able to get you the tire key __________________ 2001 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner SR5, Stock, i keep it on the roads. Gone: 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD red, mostly stock, mossy oak seat covers, custom stereo system, Dixie Horn, Custom Rear Bumper Build Up Powder Springs, Georgia

11-18-2008, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
BIGMIKES~98RUNNER Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SRQ~FLORIDA Posts: 164	did you fold the rear set forward? look down by the seat belt...pull the seat strap up. under the set (folded forward) is were the jack and tools should be. __________________ 1998 4Runner SR5 3.4L Auto Lift : (F) OME 882's / N91sc (R) LC coils / Tokico longs Tires / Rims : Maxxis Bighorns 315/75/16 ~ 16x7 4"BS / Soft 8 Wheels

11-18-2008, 09:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On the rocks, near Temecula, Socal Posts: 10,797	That compartment houses my dads jump wires as well as his tire changing tools. Great place IMO. /thread jack __________________ SHUT UP AND WHEEL. My 99 Tacoma Single Cab build. Now representing All-Pro Off-Road. Call us for all your suspension and armor needs. 951-658-7077

11-18-2008, 10:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On the rocks, near Temecula, Socal Posts: 10,797	Im guessing that means you found it....? __________________ SHUT UP AND WHEEL. My 99 Tacoma Single Cab build. Now representing All-Pro Off-Road. Call us for all your suspension and armor needs. 951-658-7077

11-18-2008, 06:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
g_mau18 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 121	grab the handle off your jack and insert it into the fitting underneath your tire in the back and loosen, your tire should start slowly dropping.

11-18-2008, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
omgodzilla Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 114	2000 toyota 4runner... The previous owner left me with nothing at all! no jack, no tools, no nothing at all... Not even the tire key.. I reallly need that tire key.. Is there a hidden place for all these items? cause i tore the back portion of the car apart looking for them

11-18-2008, 09:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
omgodzilla Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 114	Damn, I love this freaking site. Thanks guys. Saved me from spending alot of cash for nothing

11-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#15 (permalink)
pkt1213 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 522	I think I have my jumper cables, better lug wrench, gloves, flashlight, and my heavy duty tow strap all in that compartment in addition to all the factory stuff. __________________ If it has tits or tires it'll give you problems. 98 Toyota 4runner SR5 5-speed, 4-wheel drive, manual hub swap, sonoran steel lift, tundra brakes, black HIDs 89 Porsche 944 86 Porsche 951, most likely getting parted Sappers forward!

11-19-2008, 01:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
omgodzilla Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) [OP] Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 114	I found it. Have been to busy to try lowering the spare.. Again, Thank you guys very much for everything. this site is amazing.

11-21-2008, 06:15 AM	#17 (permalink)
littlecommando Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 791	HAHA, you know you can get that type of info from the FSM, right? __________________ 2001 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner SR5, Stock, i keep it on the roads. Gone: 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD red, mostly stock, mossy oak seat covers, custom stereo system, Dixie Horn, Custom Rear Bumper Build Up Powder Springs, Georgia

02-18-2009, 03:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
mdcitrus Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	new to the group. Went to lower my spare to check it and apparently last time I used it lost the "key" that fits onto the hook to lower the spare. oops. Anyone have a part number for this or know what else I can use to fit the star bolt and lower it? 1998 taco ext cab 2.7L Thanks! Tina __________________ 1998 SR5 ext cab Tacoma stock except rear hell creek springs (on second set) 285K original clutch and keeps on kickin.

02-19-2009, 10:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
ato178028 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 50	weird, my 4runner does not have a lug key. 2000 4runner sr5 4wd

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