Spare tire troubles ?????

[UrbanSuburban]

I wound up just cutting the cable and getting a new and updated winch, Ironically it was a safety feature that GM put in to stop tires from dropping that stops the winch from lowering down. I guess they did a great job. When I got a new one that did not have that safety feature on it, I found out that the Pickup truck winch does not fit.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I wound up just cutting the cable and getting a new and updated winch, Ironically it was a safety feature that GM put in to stop tires from dropping that stops the winch from lowering down. I guess they did a great job. When I got a new one that did not have that safety feature on it, I found out that the Pickup truck winch does not fit.

Yup. Secondary latch. Stupid.

 

[swathdiver]

It's possible that the extension end is the wrong one or that the fitting on the winch has rounded off. That was the case with ours and had to replace it last winter.

 

[corvette744]

Yep i would make sure you have the right end going into the spare tire winch-their are 2 almost identical ends that you can stick all the way down.one will just spin because it doesnt grab,try the other it should move-especially prying a little.

 

[gpd4]

Mine was stuck, too. First problem was that it was keyed wrong - but the locks are ***** and I just tore it out. Then the secondary latch stuck and wasn't going to come loose. Cutting the cable doesn't help, because the cable isn't holding it up at that point. I ended up cutting the whole thing out and buying a new hoist. I figure now that it works, I'll never have another flat tire...

 

[Tonyrodz]

Mine was stuck, too. First problem was that it was keyed wrong - but the locks are ***** and I just tore it out. Then the secondary latch stuck and wasn't going to come loose. Cutting the cable doesn't help, because the cable isn't holding it up at that point. I ended up cutting the whole thing out and buying a new hoist. I figure now that it works, I'll never have another flat tire...

Lol, so true, or you get a flat and the spare is flat too.

 

[chrmbly]

Mine was stuck as well. I did as described here and got it down. I lubed it back up with grease before putting it back up, but my guess is that it will still be a PITA to take back down. Those that replaced them - where did you find em / how to install?

 

[gpd4]

I think I got it from Rock Auto. Once the tire is out of the way, it's just a matter of a couple of bolts.

 

[mizzouguy]

Dorman 924-517 on rock auto is $75, cut the cable and its 1 bolt to replace the whole thing. Good luck! New one does not have secondary latch. They also have a cheaper brand for $57 but not familiar with it.