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Spare tire seized
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| T4R03 |
08-20-2021 10:04 AM |
Spare tire seized
I know there’s been plenty of threads on this however just wanted to know if anyone has gone with the cutting the wire route? I’m going to be going on a expedition soon and would need a spare. My vehicle is an 03 and with Chicago salt that thing isn’t budging any time soon and I don’t mind carrying the spare in my trunk. I want to cut the wheel and tire out. Can I do this by cutting the wire? Was hoping there was a better way than using a cut off wheel.
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| Inv4drZm |
08-20-2021 10:13 AM |
You can probably remove the winch and cable assembly entirely, I think the access to the bolts is on top of the crossmember. The hard part would be reaching that far up around the tire.
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| T4R03 |
08-20-2021 10:17 AM |
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Originally Posted by Inv4drZm
(Post 3665930)
You can probably remove the winch and cable assembly entirely, I think the access to the bolts is on top of the crossmember. The hard part would be reaching that far up around the tire.
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Interesting. Might be able to get through the rim and to the bolt using some extensions and a swivel socket.
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| Syr4RinNC |
08-20-2021 11:21 AM |
Yep - ive had to replace that winch before. I always recommend cranking it down, WD40 for new 4r owners and regular use
you can certainly try to cut the wire then replace the winch. I might also try to see if you can get some leverage above the tire and see if you can get it to break
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| rdruss |
08-20-2021 12:03 PM |
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Originally Posted by T4R03
(Post 3665931)
Interesting. Might be able to get through the rim and to the bolt using some extensions and a swivel socket.
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Don't count on it! I live in Chicagoland and have an '03 and had to replace my spare tire cable with the upgraded chain and it was a major pain to get the old rusted cable assembly off with the spare tire removed, took several hours!
I can't imagine it happening with the tire still up in place.
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| T4R03 |
08-20-2021 12:35 PM |
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Originally Posted by Syr4RinNC
(Post 3665950)
Yep - ive had to replace that winch before. I always recommend cranking it down, WD40 for new 4r owners and regular use
you can certainly try to cut the wire then replace the winch. I might also try to see if you can get some leverage above the tire and see if you can get it to break
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So I got the bolt loose with a 3/8 extension and a longer 3/8 ratchet. Bolt just spins in place now. Won’t tighten back up and when I go to loosen it the tire won’t come back down. This mean I need a new assembly for sure now?
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| Berty_K |
08-20-2021 01:36 PM |
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Originally Posted by T4R03
(Post 3665983)
So I got the bolt loose with a 3/8 extension and a longer 3/8 ratchet. Bolt just spins in place now. Won’t tighten back up and when I go to loosen it the tire won’t come back down. This mean I need a new assembly for sure now?
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Someone snipped mine loose in a Chicago parking lot a few years ago. Ended up getting a new assembly and tire, but you should be able to cut the wire without lowering the tire. Just don’t let the tire crush you, obviously.
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| T4R03 |
08-20-2021 01:50 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Berty_K
(Post 3665995)
Someone snipped mine loose in a Chicago parking lot a few years ago. Ended up getting a new assembly and tire, but you should be able to cut the wire without lowering the tire. Just don’t let the tire crush you, obviously.
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Sweet. Sounds like this is going to be the route I take. Also sorry about you getting your tire stolen. Not everyone in Chicago is brain dead. Can’t say that about every individual though.
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