Alternative for spare tire rod?

Is there an alternative for the rod that is used to unscrew the spare tire? The small pins that hold the various segments together are not the most secure or easiest to use.

 

Yup this

 

I should get one of these since I screwed up and ordered a regular rear bumper from Pelfreybilt instead of one with a tire gate. (damn short garage).

 

Yeah I love it

 

I used a very very big flathead screwdriver on my chevies, idk if toyota uses the same stuff

 

If your talking about lowering the spare from the reel

 

Yes the tool used to lower the spare tire. Are there any affordable alternatives?

 

I took an old socket and welded a piece of round stock across it and then I can use a few long extensions and a 1/2" drive to lower it down.

 

Dude, I need one of those..

 

Yes you do Juan, I've used an impact with 1/4 inch drive and it works perfect and super fast.

 

I was talking about @Unchained 5150 tire gate.

 

Update your Pelfreybilt

 

Eh.

 

@ewxlt66 help him out brother