GregGimbert
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Ya just sold another
Stolen spare tire....
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biglatka said:
Well, I got it a week later and installed it today. The hole of course had to be drilled out to 3/8" and the washer ground down on one side to install. Believe it or not, I had the most trouble getting the lock rod threaded thru the proper hole when winching the spare back up. Otherwise it was an easy job, thanks to the Bobby and Bluto's pictures on this thread. I didn't grease it, although it seemed dry. I don't believe I have any non-lithium based grease around in a grease gun. I wonder what's wrong with using lithium based grease on the lock mechanism???
owen4runner
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Finally got mine for under $25 (from Ebay, new BlackMax B600BB). Next will be a set of wheel locks.
GregGimbert
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Installed in 15 minutes including cleanup.
Spare tire Lock SUCKS !!!
I Inslalled the aftermarket spare tire lock that everyone is buying on this post and yesterday I lowered my spare and found It scratched the HELL out of my Aluminum wheel !!! I put it on exactly how the instructions told me to.I am going to call the company today and see if they will buy me a new wheel !!!
I Inslalled the aftermarket spare tire lock that everyone is buying on this post and yesterday I lowered my spare and found It scratched the HELL out of my Aluminum wheel !!! I put it on exactly how the instructions told me to.I am going to call the company today and see if they will buy me a new wheel !!!
MicaBlue03
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I got the Black Max model and installed it several weeks ago. I was worried about the U-shaped bracket (the one that bolts to the winch mount and holds the locking rod) scratching the spare wheel when it was winched up tight. I shifted the wheel around some and so far it doesn't look like the bracket would project down far enough to scratch the wheel. However there might be some positions where this would be possible--it's worth more experimenting. I wonder if the bracket could contact the wheel if you bolted it into the other of the two holes in the winch mount.
There is another story with those holes, by the way. I don't think it's either necessary or desirable to drill them out from 1/4" (their original diameter) to 3/8" as the instructions say. My WinchLock came with a 1/4" bolt (in addition to the 3/8") and I bought a couple of extra washers and used that bolt instead. One reason not to drill out the hole is that it's not just a 1/4" hole punched in the winch mount. It's actually a pair of holes through some double-thickness metal, and I think the two holes are actually meant to function as rivets, holding the two thicknesses together. I can't see any reason not to simply use the the 1/4" bolt instead.
There is another story with those holes, by the way. I don't think it's either necessary or desirable to drill them out from 1/4" (their original diameter) to 3/8" as the instructions say. My WinchLock came with a 1/4" bolt (in addition to the 3/8") and I bought a couple of extra washers and used that bolt instead. One reason not to drill out the hole is that it's not just a 1/4" hole punched in the winch mount. It's actually a pair of holes through some double-thickness metal, and I think the two holes are actually meant to function as rivets, holding the two thicknesses together. I can't see any reason not to simply use the the 1/4" bolt instead.
MicaBlue03
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Drilling rivet probably not a problem
I really doubt the drilling will cause any problems. Even if the drilling de-bonds the two layers of metal, the bolt you put in to mount the bracket will hold them together.
I really doubt the drilling will cause any problems. Even if the drilling de-bonds the two layers of metal, the bolt you put in to mount the bracket will hold them together.
ThatsRicci
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that coupon code still works and is great!!
thanks for the info on this board. I love the idea of protecting my investment with little things like this
Can never trust those kids running around Pacific Beach here in san Diego to not steal your crap!!
-thatsRicci .
--update
Installed this last night, it was a breeze...
but, where did you put the stick at on the tire? through the center? through one of the lug nut holes? or through one of the holes between the spokes??
thanks for the info on this board. I love the idea of protecting my investment with little things like this
Can never trust those kids running around Pacific Beach here in san Diego to not steal your crap!! -thatsRicci .
--update
Installed this last night, it was a breeze...
but, where did you put the stick at on the tire? through the center? through one of the lug nut holes? or through one of the holes between the spokes??
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KingTut4Runner
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been reading thru this thread and am definately convinced that I should get a lock.
Questions though -
1 - heaven forbid that you have a flat and this lock is installed - wont you now have to get on your back underneath the truck in order to unlock it before lowering the spare?
2 - another question - has anyone tried the installation using a smaller bolt to avoid the drilling issue? Obviously a smaller bolt will be less secure but I trust that the weight of the spare is not actually resting on the lock.
3 - also - the site where I found one only list 03-05 locks for the 4runner - did they just not bother to update the description - or does the 06 NOT need a lock?
thoughts? - thanks
Questions though -
1 - heaven forbid that you have a flat and this lock is installed - wont you now have to get on your back underneath the truck in order to unlock it before lowering the spare?
2 - another question - has anyone tried the installation using a smaller bolt to avoid the drilling issue? Obviously a smaller bolt will be less secure but I trust that the weight of the spare is not actually resting on the lock.
3 - also - the site where I found one only list 03-05 locks for the 4runner - did they just not bother to update the description - or does the 06 NOT need a lock?
thoughts? - thanks
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Net4n6
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No more
I tried to order the lock as posted above (Winchlock) via hubcabsplus.com and other sites but none of them have it. They said that the company that make the lock went out of busisness and they sold out all the one for Toyota. For people those have those lock, how do you get replacement keys? The company is out of business.
How safe is the cable lock? Is it the only way to go?
I tried to order the lock as posted above (Winchlock) via hubcabsplus.com and other sites but none of them have it. They said that the company that make the lock went out of busisness and they sold out all the one for Toyota. For people those have those lock, how do you get replacement keys? The company is out of business.
How safe is the cable lock? Is it the only way to go?
MicaBlue03
Member
Well yes, Bluto, plasma would probably do the trick. However there might be some unfortunate side effects!
In cases like this the lock bar and perhaps the lock housing are hardened steel, to make it difficult to use a hacksaw, bolt cutters, etc. One typical strategy for handling hardened steel is to use a ceramic abrasive wheel of some kind. Slow, but effective. Diamond tools can also work well.
Of course this will free the wheel but it doesn't fix the problem of a missing key or non-functional lock.
If the Winchlock folks are out of business you can just search on
suv "spare tire lock"
and you'll get some useful alternatives.
In cases like this the lock bar and perhaps the lock housing are hardened steel, to make it difficult to use a hacksaw, bolt cutters, etc. One typical strategy for handling hardened steel is to use a ceramic abrasive wheel of some kind. Slow, but effective. Diamond tools can also work well.
Of course this will free the wheel but it doesn't fix the problem of a missing key or non-functional lock.
If the Winchlock folks are out of business you can just search on
suv "spare tire lock"
and you'll get some useful alternatives.
