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Old 06-10-2014, 11:18 PM #1
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Spare tire cable bad, replace cable or carier?
The cable on my spare tire carrier is frayed and I'm driving around (locally) with no spare. Is it feasible to replace the cable or do I need to get a new carrier?
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Im fairly certain i threw mine away when I cut out my spare tire mount in preparation for custom goodness. Ill take a look at home when I get back this weekend. If I do not respond just shoot me a pm and remind me. If I have it still then its all yours.....paying it forward.
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You need to replace the whole thing.
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You need to replace the whole thing.
This^ I had to replace my entire unit....
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This^ I had to replace my entire unit....
Are there any preventive measures you would recommend in order to keep it from going bad? Like lowering/raising it once every 6 months or something?

I'm driving around with the same, except mine seems to work fine. I gashed a tire and have my full size spare on now so I'm driving with no backup. However, I did just get 4 stock wheels/tires for $160 off craigslist. A little corrosion needs some attention, nonetheless a steal.
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Are there any preventive measures you would recommend in order to keep it from going bad? Like lowering/raising it once every 6 months or something?

I'm driving around with the same, except mine seems to work fine. I gashed a tire and have my full size spare on now so I'm driving with no backup. However, I did just get 4 stock wheels/tires for $160 off craigslist. A little corrosion needs some attention, nonetheless a steal.
I usually lower mine down before and after winter and spray the cable with a lithium grease to ward off corrosion and keep things oiled.
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The updated version is a chain. The cable version is outdated. My 2008 cable was replaced by the dealer with a chain when it frayed.
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Are there any preventive measures you would recommend in order to keep it from going bad? Like lowering/raising it once every 6 months or something?

I'm driving around with the same, except mine seems to work fine. I gashed a tire and have my full size spare on now so I'm driving with no backup. However, I did just get 4 stock wheels/tires for $160 off craigslist. A little corrosion needs some attention, nonetheless a steal.
Ecally is right..... My replacement unit was a chain and is significantly better/more durable than the wire unit it replaced..... Lube once a year or so and it should last the life of the vehicle....
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Ecally is right..... My replacement unit was a chain and is significantly better/more durable than the wire unit it replaced..... Lube once a year or so and it should last the life of the vehicle....
Any link to what you replaced it with?
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Any link to what you replaced it with?
No problem..... I ordered mine through Partznet....

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No problem..... I ordered mine through Partznet....

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Link isn't working...

Edit: I think you meant this link with one "http://" ...thanks!
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