Spare tire cable bad, replace cable or carier?

[iBison]

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?

 

[JacksonRally]

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.

 

[ebg18t]

You need to replace the whole thing.

 

[Bob J]

You need to replace the whole thing.

This^ I had to replace my entire unit....

 

[Dylan]

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.

 

[HokieRunner]

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.

 

[ecally]

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 The cable version is outdated.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.

 

[Bob J]

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....

 

[Dylan]

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?

 

[Bob J]

Any link to what you replaced it with?

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

Spare Carrier

 

[Dylan]

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

Spare Carrier

Link isn't working...

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