Another Spare Tire Question

[Ajsjdjdjfjdtgg]

Okay guys I tried everything in the book and on here to get my spare tire down. I twisted it until it clicked twice, tried to let it down. Did the whole jack and jack stands trick and jacked that nob on the end until it went all the way up. Let it soak in PB Blaster for a week every night and it still wont come down.... So the questions is how do I get it down? I'm going to make a box rack type deal like the baja racers do for their trucks and just keep the spare in the bed. Any and all tricks and tips will be great. And btw i have the badass black aluminum spare, whoop whoop!

 

Thanks,

Mike

[spock]

I just went throught this on mine. Does it only come down a few inches? The secondary latch mechanism freezes up from sand, salt, lack of use. I was able to push in on the side of the latch hanger with a screwdriver to release the hook while having a jack under the tire to take the weight of the latch hanger. I was also going to keep mine in the bed but changed my mind. Got tired of looking at it and it get's really hot under the bed cover, can't be good for it.

[TexasAl]

Here is a suggestion. Make sure that the square part of the rod is being inserted, and that it is making it all the way to the hoist mechanism. When I tried to bring down the spare tire, the hoist mechanism had disconnected from the tube that is connect to the bumper (also guides the rod to the hoist). As soon as I found that, I pivoted the rod so that it would connect to the hoist, and it worked great. If your wheel is moving down partially, then, you are connected to the hoist, but the secondary latch it in the way. Just follow the procedures on the manual, and you'll get it down eventually.

[dlstewart01]

And when you get it down, lube it up good and then repeat the lube once a year.

[Ajsjdjdjfjdtgg]

Yea that secondary latch mechanism is frozen. It does come down a couple inches then its just the cable from there. I'll try that screwdriver trick next, good point on keeping it in the bed under the tonnaue.... I'll just lube twice a year in spring and fall, this Michigan weather is brutal on it. And Thanks guys, I'll keep ya posted.

[Silverado4x4]

And when you get it down, lube it up good and then repeat the lube once a year.

 

I thought when you get it up you lube it. aww hell never mind it was a bad joke.

[Ajsjdjdjfjdtgg]

And when you get it down, lube it up good and then repeat the lube once a year.

 

I thought when you get it up you lube it. aww hell never mind it was a bad joke.

 

 

hahaha, how'd I know a joke involving "lube" would show up in here somewhere

[pm26]

Don't forget to let out the air out of the tire first. This way tension will be greatly released on the latch and the cable.

 

This reminds me to check mine and lube the mechanism as required.

[flhusa1]

Don't forget to let out the air out of the tire first. This way tension will be greatly released on the latch and the cable.

 

This reminds me to check mine and lube the mechanism as required.

 

 

if you get it down use good quality anti-seize on all moving parts. this stops corrosion and lubes as well. so coat everything just remember when you handle it later you will get it on you.

[RyanbabZ71]

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=132624

[Ajsjdjdjfjdtgg]

Just an update, I tried the screw driver trick and it didn't work, HOWEVER,

<<<< right there saved my life. I did just like they said and got some channel locks on it, squeezed my hardest, shook my hardest, and the thing came down like butter... I also lubed it up really well. If it gives me a hard time coming down in a month im going to duct tape the secondary latch in the 'open' position. I talked to my dad about this (gm engineer at the tech center) he said it was mandated by the gov't for that because toyotas were dropping spares a while back and that GM never had an issue because theyre cables were always made out of galvanized steel or aluminum so holding that latch open wont affect anything.

 

take care guys and i hope that video helps someone else.

[krwade]

OK everyone, My sons '07 Sierra had the same issue and after following the owners manual and attempting it a multitude of times I found this forum. Attempted several of the suggestions here to no avail. I finally derived this solution:

Follow the manuals directions for releasing the safety latch.

When you use the jack to apply pressure on the center plunger, continue to jack it up till it starts to lift the bed of the truck (just slightly).

At this time place two jack stands under opposite sides of tire, release the jack. The "T" bar will drop down farther than the tire will fall (Due to the jack stands). (Depending on the lighting you may need a flashlight for the next step)

On the sides of the T bar there are two non-painted (silver) bars. One side will push inward at the top with a small amount of pressure. Use a screwdriver on this side to push it in until you see the hook at the top.

While doing this wiggle and pull the T bar with your spare hand. It will release and you can pull it down. The tire should remain in place due to the jack stands. You should be able to push one side of the tire up enough to release one jack stand at a time and drop the tire.

The problem appears to be that the metal used for the hook mechanism is soft and flares out from expansion lever for release. Hope this helped. Sorry I didn't take pictures as I went along.