Wanted Help with spare tire assembly.

Hi All
Hope I may ask for some help! My sister-in-law has an '02 Explorer and someone previously could not remove the spare tire, consequently removing the whole assembly! I would like to install a new/used one, but not sure what I need. I noticed the crank would not be centered with the wheel. Should there also be an elbow or shaft that would direct the cable to what would be the center lift point? Has anyone replaced the winch assembly?

Many thanks!
Marco

 

[parad1mg]

I've replaced mine on the '97 model since it wouldnt budge.. i dont have any idea if the mechanism (tire winch) is the same with the 3rd gen and the 2nd gen but you can contact Karl here who is a great site vendor if ever you need a good used replacement.. here's his contact info: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=175722

Welcome to the forum!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread to the tires & wheels section.