What is this item found in glove box?

[pizza_pablo]

Sorry, but I can't figure out on my own.
What is this device found in the glove box of my new to me 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn quad cab and what is it used for?

 

[Brutal_HO]

Security Lugnut wrench.

Does it have aftermarket wheels?

ETA:
Security style Spare tire jack handle.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Isn't that the key for the lock to lower the spare tire?

 

[Ram67]

Looks like a socket attachment for the scissor jack

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

https://parts.mopargenuineparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-spare-tire-lock-82216081aa?origin=pla&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21005618295&gbraid=0AAAAAClnWa0DOisT15Ftuw_rOx4wuURjq&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyvHLBhDlARIsAHxl6xr6n_TYxcsMy1_S6PMh5j8JhYJkapXAwZsFV7SxmmYxiSfnaehTEFEaAuXJEALw_wcB

 

[Brutal_HO]

Isn't that the key for the lock to lower the spare tire?

Doh!

You're right, and I should have recognized that as I added the security rod to my truck!

 

[Maverik259]

Hmm. Don’t recall seeing that anywhere in my truck when I picked it up last month. Now I must search for it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Brutal_HO]

Hmm. Don’t recall seeing that anywhere in my truck when I picked it up last month. Now I must search for it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Optional. I had to install one on my HD.

 

[pizza_pablo]

Thanks for the replies, but Good Lord! A lock for the spare tire? I'd there much spare tire theft nowadays? Wonder where the previous owner lived....
It did have wheel locks on it as well. Took those off and posted them on Marketplace.

 

[Maverik259]

Thanks for the replies, but Good Lord! A lock for the spare tire? I'd there much spare tire theft nowadays? Wonder where the previous owner lived....
It did have wheel locks on it as well. Took those off and posted them on Marketplace.

Ya I hate wheel locks. Just begging for issues down the road with tire shops. Plus I’ve never lived in an area where they steal wheels. But it they did then I would have an excuse to swap into some fuel or method haha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[2025 Ram Limited]

Ya I hate wheel locks. Just begging for issues down the road with tire shops. Plus I’ve never lived in an area where they steal wheels. But it they did then I would have an excuse to swap into some fuel or method haha


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not kidding with the dealers. Everytime I took my last truck to the dealer, I had to intentionally check in the truck for that key. I'm glad I did because a couple times they didn't put it back and I had to have them look for it.
It would have sucked to be on the road and get a flat and then you can't change it.

 

[BlueHemi1500]

Sorry, but I can't figure out on my own.
What is this device found in the glove box of my new to me 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn quad cab and what is it used for?

Wheel lock key? If you have wheel locks, you will need to remove the wheel locks on your rims...Do not throw this away, you will not like what happens if you do.

Blue Hemi1500

 

[pizza_pablo]

Wheel lock key? If you have wheel locks, you will need to remove the wheel locks on your rims...Do not throw this away, you will not like what happens if you do.

Blue Hemi1500

Thanks. I already removed the wheel locks and sold them on Marketplace.
This is much smaller than the wheel lock key. Others have said it's a key for lowering the spare tire. I'm going to try and remove it as well.

 

[BlueHemi1500]

Thanks. I already removed the wheel locks and sold them on Marketplace.
This is much smaller than the wheel lock key. Others have said it's a key for lowering the spare tire. I'm going to try and remove it as well.

I think there is an option to buy/install a spare tire lock - but I do not have that problem on my truck, but I have a Nused truck, and when I looked up the dealer sheet, that otption is not listed, and not sure what the previous owner installed. In my previous Chevy HD, I did have that option, and it was the door key for the truck.

Please let us know what the final solution ends up being, as I would like to learn as well.

BlueHemi1500

 

[wegasque]

My dealer installed a wire and padlock to secure the spare tires on their trucks. When I asked about it, he said they install it on all of the trucks on their lot because they've had theft of spare tires before.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Thanks. I already removed the wheel locks and sold them on Marketplace.
This is much smaller than the wheel lock key. Others have said it's a key for lowering the spare tire. I'm going to try and remove it as well.

IIRC, there's a short rod with the security lock that replaces the existing rod. You would need to source that standard rod piece.

Obviously, it's not accessible until you lower the spare tire. Just held in by a cotter pin as I recall. Check the spare tire jack/wrench carrier and see if someone stuck the old one in there. That's where I put mine.

 

[pizza_pablo]

IIRC, there's a short rod with the security lock that replaces the existing rod. You would need to source that standard rod piece.

Obviously, it's not accessible until you lower the spare tire. Just held in by a cotter pin as I recall. Check the spare tire jack/wrench carrier and see if someone stuck the old one in there. That's where I put mine.

I appreciate the tips! Thanks