Alternative method to access spare tire hoist

[Mudsport96]

How to remove a stuck spare tire video

Click that and watch. Used it on the tahoe and Silverado.

 

[drewtx154]

It's been a few years since I've done it, but as far as I remember there’s only 1 bolt that holds the hoist to the underside. Have you tried jacking up the rear-end and really looking under there? It'll help you if you also use some jackstands. I guarantee you'll find it. View attachment 410715View attachment 410716View attachment 410717

Ya I found it after I got the tire down ... It's hiding behind the the tire hoist access tube and unless you remove the access tube, it's very difficult to see.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ya I found it after I got the tire down ... It's hiding behind the the tire hoist access tube and unless you remove the access tube, it's very difficult to see.

Glad you were able to find it. I probably did it over 4 years ago, so my memory was a little fuzzy. We're you able to separate the cable from the spare?

 

[drewtx154]

Yes all is good and in working order again, thank you

 

[Joseph Garcia]

As Hannibal Smith used to say, "I love it when a plan comes together."

 

[h2100]

On this same line of thought, is it possible to take off the 'lock'? This thread reminds me to take mine down ad grease it but I'd like to be rid of the lock. That was my issue on another 'hoe.

 

[Tonyrodz]

On this same line of thought, is it possible to take off the 'lock'? This thread reminds me to take mine down ad grease it but I'd like to be rid of the lock. That was my issue on another 'hoe.

Are you talking about the actual lock that blocks the entrance to the hoist, or the arm that's part of the mechanism?
If you're taking about this arm(circled) you can just bend it.

 

[ScottyBoy]

I had to literally cut mine off with a grinder, then I replaced the hoist mechanism. When I put the replacement hoist on, I spooled the cable out and coated the entire cable and spring and pretty much all moving parts, with red axle and bearing grease. Hopefully that keeps it from seizing up like the old one did. Every few years I take the spare down and check the air pressure and regrease the cable. This post reminds me that it's about time I go do that as it's been about 2-3 years now since I last did it.

 

[h2100]

Are you talking about the actual lock that blocks the entrance to the hoist, or the arm that's part of the mechanism?View attachment 411054
If you're taking about this arm(circled) you can just bend it.

yes, the part you circled.

 

[Tonyrodz]

yes, the part you circled.

I just bent that arm with a pry bar. As long as you bend it out of the way you're good to go. Just make sure you bend it so it doesn't latch down(that arm).