Can't lower Explorer's Spare Tire

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TOBYB5776
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I have a '96 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer (120,000 miles) and I had a flat but when I went to change it the crowbar wouldn't fit in the hole to lower the tire and I couldn't find any other apparatus to lower it. Any ideas??? Thanks
Jun 2, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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It sometimes hard to remove it has never been taken off before. You might need to get on your back and crawl up under the car and there should be a bolt. all you do is unscrew it. hope that helps. You dont use the crowbar. what other tools did you try it with?
Jun 3, 2006 at 9:49 AM
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