Ram spare tire won't drop down

Mopar needs to come up with a better system for holding up the spare tire in a truck. I know I should have checked it out and lubed it once a year but who does that? I'm supposed to empty my hot water tank and open and close the shut-off valves on every sink, toilet, wash machine and hose bib in the house every year but who does that? The dam tire is stuck in the up position and won't drop down. I've inserted the rod and broke it. Guess I'll have to cut the thing down. Thank God my flat happened at home. I know I bought a new cheep 2014 Ram for $40K six years ago but I'm sure the $70K trucks don't fare any better than mine. Pissed off!