Jack Accessory - Don't Know What It Is

[dalton]

Hi,

I recently bought a 2010 Sport Trac. When driving it home from being rust proofed I heard a metallic noise coming from within the cabin when turning or stopping. When I got home I discovered an "L" shaped piece of black metal, about 8 inches long, under the rear seat. I believe that it is suppose to be a chock for blocking the wheels when changing a flat tire. Could somebody please answer the following for me.

1) Confirm that it is a chock.

2) Should there be 2 of them?

3) How do I secure it inside the vehicle? (a picture would really help)

Thanks very much,
Dalton

 

[dbush72]

how bout a pic of your item and one of jack storage area??

 

[GreenMando]

I will go out and look later, I think that is the "strap" for keeping the jack held down in the storage area.

 

[dalton]

I've uploaded a picture of the part as my profile picture. I'm not allowed to create an album and I don't make use of Flickr, etc, so this is the best way that I know of to display the picture. Sorry.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Dalton

 

[Joe Dirt]

Here- it's this thing. It's the wheel chock.

There is only one.

Check the owners manual, or the sticker under the hood, it should show you how to secure the set down.

 

[dalton]

Excellent. Thank you very much.

Dalton

 

[FLOffroad]

Yeah, that also keeps the jack in place. I took my jack out before and that piece of metal was clamped over the hole lot, and I can't get it all back like it is supposed to be for the life of me; however, I just kind of put the stuff behind the seat and all's going well so far.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Maybe someone can post a pic of the intact lot in their rig?