Jack kit connector rod missing

[omnisap]

Guys,

Am driving a 2014 dodge ram sport 1500.

I was just going through my jack kit and noticed the last connector rod (3rd piece) is missing. I only have 2 pieces. Where can i get the last piece of the connecting rod in Calgary? Any ideas?

OS

 

[Random_Walk]

One of a few places:

* Stealership (err, the local dealer)... they may have one laying around, or can sell you either the piece you need, or a whole jack (err, odds are pretty good they'll want to rip you for the whole thing.)

* Junkyard.

* eBay

* Or... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Spare-Carry-Replacement-Dodge-2002-2015/dp/B07216ZRK2

 

[csuder99]

That's everything, see the pic in the owners manual. It's three pieces including the hook end that goes onto the scissor jack.

 

[omnisap]

Are you sure? i did youtube videos and they have a total of 3 pieces to be connected , so it wont scratch the bumper.

 

[O.R.T.]

That's everything, see the pic in the owners manual. It's three pieces including the hook end that goes onto the scissor jack.

NOPE. Some people just think that because the end of the hook tool goes into the end of one of the square tube connectors for storage. Same way most people say their tire/wheel winch is broken or frozen because they assume you use the narrow end of the square tube connector to attach to the square on the winch when it's actually the big square end that goes into the winch*. OIW: O/P is correct, there is a square tube connector missing and it is needed. See pics, hopefully this helps out if the question of what's included or how it all packs back up ever arises. *Because the narrow end fits into the square flat of the hook tool so you can screw and unscrew the winch.

Assembled for tire/wheel removal.


Factory kit in-full.


How everything stores in the tote bag.


How the hook tool attaches.


Properly stored and secured to the jack to be put back under the passenger seat.

 

[O.R.T.]

Make sure if you get a replacement piece you remove the silver button clip from inside the small end of the square tube connector. Only 2 of the 3 should have them, the third generally does not. Or else it sticks in the hook tool flat and is a PITA to remove.

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[omnisap]

Thanks ORT. Last night i tried to connect the first 2 pieces and try to lower my spare tire and it works fine. But since is short, is scratching the bumper which no one wants. Also i thought the third piece does not have the silver button clip (is not a connector) and thats how it comes and we dont need to remove that silver button clip.

I dont think i can find just the 3rd piece anywhere unless i go to a junkyard and they will ask me to buy the whole pack.

 

[manxam]

As you're in CowTown too, have you tried Pick-n-pull? Likely a Ram or 3 in there still with the jack kit in it. Also a pretty good chance that another brand of vehicle uses a similar setup (e.g. Silverado)

 

[omnisap]

Thanks Manxam. I called one of the pick and pull today and they did not have it. I wonder whether the kit from an older ram or chevy or f150 etc might fit ..not sure.
any idea?

 

[csuder99]

Darn, I was wrong and I even used my jack more than once ...
Looks like 52014440AA is the part for the rod extension but prices are all over the place on the net. You might as well get the Dorman 926-809 kit already mentioned above.

 

[omnisap]

Thanks csuder.

 

[csuder99]

As you're in CowTown too, have you tried Pick-n-pull? Likely a Ram or 3 in there still with the jack kit in it. Also a pretty good chance that another brand of vehicle uses a similar setup (e.g. Silverado)

I had no luck with that for my 2001 truck. The guy actually had a good point: Most of them end up on the side of the road when somebody changes a tire and takes off in a hurry.

Also check Jeeps, the jacks are different but the extension looks the same.