Do you carry your spare?

kstruckcountry · September 1, 2014

It's due to a stuck safety catch that can be removed. Easier to just put it in the bed though.

takethebounce · September 1, 2014

If you are getting bigger tires I would consider buying 5. I run into guys all the time with their 35's and 37's and no spare. Sometimes no matter what you have for plugs or tire slime can patch a hole. Especially sidewall damage.

But if you feel a spare is useless to you it's your truck.

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takethebounce · September 1, 2014

I thought people were having problems with 99-06 spares not releasing from under the vehicle due to a stuck cable or rust

Likely because they hadn't ever lowered it in several years. It's a cable assembly, it should get some general maintenance from the to time.

A few weeks back crossed paths with a guy who couldn't get his wheel off his truck. He had been there a few hours. I offered to give him a hand as there was no cell service. Frig, beating on that thing with a mallet wasn't going to loosen it. Never had the wheels off his truck in the 2 years he owned it. No idea how he made out after we drove 40 mins down the ride to call for assistance.

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Imcrazy · September 1, 2014

I thought people were having problems with 99-06 spares not releasing from under the vehicle due to a stuck cable or rust

I dunno. I have a 2014 and had the misfortune of having to use it and it came down very easy.

02suburbanZ71 · September 1, 2014

Likely because they hadn't ever lowered it in several years. It's a cable assembly, it should get some general maintenance from the to time.

A few weeks back crossed paths with a guy who couldn't get his wheel off his truck. He had been there a few hours. I offered to give him a hand as there was no cell service. Frig, beating on that thing with a mallet wasn't going to loosen it. Never had the wheels off his truck in the 2 years he owned it. No idea how he made out after we drove 40 mins down the ride to call for assistance.

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How do i do maintenance on mine? 2002 in illinois never removed/lowered

Chris · September 1, 2014

Lower it, remove it, lube winch cable and work it up and down a couple times, then make sure the spare tire is all good and button it up

txab · September 1, 2014

Exercise it. Lower it and spray it down with PB blaster or similar product, then work the mechanism

takethebounce · September 1, 2014

And check the air pressure while it's down. No point in carrying around a low pressure spare.

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Chevyguy85 · September 1, 2014

I've always had a full size spare. Nothing else the extra 50#s or whatever it weighs adds weight to the back. Spare came down easy after I figured out how to work it the one time I've had to use it.

white1500 · September 2, 2014

I always had the safe feeling from having the spare until I needed it for the first time and it didn't fit over the rear calipers.. lol.

I put it on and the truck didn't move. So many years of false security!

servantsalesmen · September 2, 2014

I always have mine although it is useless because the latch is stuck tight. Great design quality

00Silverado4x4 · September 2, 2014

With all the different roadways and terrains I drive through I keep my spare (and latch/cable) ready and waiting. I've only had to use it a couple of times but both times would have left me screwed out of luck if I didn't have it. I was in a no reception, middle of no where area. If you ever drive in Alaska or the Alaska highway (in my case I have done both and in both directions) you will want that spare too.