"You only have one job to do..."

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Originally Posted by Lars

It doesn't require the little special spare tire adapter does it. My work truck has a little bullshit piece that you have to attach to the end of your tube to engage the winch. (Theft prevention) mine is stored in the glove box and didn't know that it was needed until I was in the middle of nowhere and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't engage. I actually opened the owners manual for once and got it figured out.

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No. It's got a lock that's removed behind a small access door at the bumper. The ignition key unlocks it then you pull the lock out. No special adapter.

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Originally Posted by SideShow Bob

So, riddle me this: If this came from the factory like this, how was the spare tire cranked up into place at the assembly plant with the "tubes" not assembled/misaligned ?
Would it not be a possibility that they came apart during shipment or from your driving on rough roads ?

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No possible way it came apart. The smaller tube inserts at least 4 or 5 inches into the larger one and only the smaller tube is very slightly flexible. I'm guessing they have some sort of install "jig" or machine at the factory...I can't see a worker placing tires on the hoist and manually cranking them on the line. And this truck isn't driven off road much at all...it's for towing/hauling.

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No possible way it came apart. The smaller tube inserts at least 4 or 5 inches into the larger one and only the smaller tube is very slightly flexible. I'm guessing they have some sort of install "jig" or machine at the factory...I can't see a worker placing tires on the hoist and manually cranking them on the line. And this truck isn't driven off road much at all...it's for towing/hauling.

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I'm not saying that there is some poor slob "hand cranking" the spare into place, I am sure that some sort of power tool to wind up the cable to pull the spare up into place.
But all the parts and pieces have to be in place for them to winch the spare up.
I have the same setup on my truck and there is no access to the spare tire winch mechanism other than that "tube".

Got a Monday car eh?

This is the first issue I've had with the truck in the year I've owned it. Glad I wasn't out in the middle of nowhere and figured out I can't get the spare off.

Sorry, but what's "DEF"?

I have a 2000 Silverado, never fooled with the spare. Maybe I should.....

Diesel emissions fluid, it is made from liberal's piss.

The hoist on mine was corroded and wouldn't lower. It was a bitch to take apart to replace.

Def reduces nox in the exhaust of diesel trucks and keeps me employed currently

Detroit??

Your chevy was most likely assembled in Mexico.

No...this one came from Flint. Home of everyone's favorite celebrity, Michael Moore.