When all else fails read the manual. This is the first video where someone used the stands as they were intended although with it's Mickey Mouse GM engineering. I've got a 2009 Tahoe and I bet that thing is welded in there by now after 15 years. Thanks for the video.
Mine was stuck, so I let all the air out of the tire and it created enough slack on the cable and it came right off. If you add air to your spare, loosen the cable first or it will over tighten the cable and not allow it to come off. Then just snug the tire up.. do not over tighten.
Good Observation! That could be. They had been clunking around on and off over twenty years. I can't remember if I made sure the cleats were in the holes for stability. Can one imagine doing alongside the roadway in the dark hours or without glasses.
Wow. My silverado came to me 19 years after it was new. I was wondering why so many people drive around with the spare in the bed. Now I know. That jack and whatever the connection is through the bumper is long ago gone from my truck. Same with the manual. I wonder how one gets that spare down without this stuff?
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface. Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other. Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.
That latch is the CYA. If the latch was removed from the cable and that wheel came loose it may cause a lot of grief for everyone. Funny thing I still have my spare strapped in the back of the truck because I like the look. Reminds me of my old 57 Chevy Cheyenne.
I had to use mine on the side of the road I had to use the manual to figure it out. When I finished I lost that very expensive jack it looks like the metal angles are upside down.
The metal riser blocks, (Wheel Blocks)are designed to be used with the two shorter sides as the base and the longer sides to achieve additional 6 inches in height.
@@user-ri3hc3rl6c Your correct I looked in my manual after my reply. They just looked crooked. That little jack is so expensive I got a ten ton jack. I used it to raise the tire and after watching your video it was easy.
I appreciate your video! However I feel like I wasted 10 minutes in what could’ve been done in 5 with a little appropriate fast forwarding to just catch the required process.
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface. Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other. Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface. Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other. Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.
When all else fails read the manual. This is the first video where someone used the stands as they were intended although with it's Mickey Mouse GM engineering. I've got a 2009 Tahoe and I bet that thing is welded in there by now after 15 years. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the video. I was going straight for the grinder. Proof your not too old to learn 😅
I Appreciate That! I am proud to be Old and Grey! And learning continues:)
I had an issue with the safety latch not disengaging. Be sure to spray some lubricant to it and a bit to the cable.
Thank you, for my 5.3 2003 black Escalade!
That's Awsome!!
Mine was stuck, so I let all the air out of the tire and it created enough slack on the cable and it came right off. If you add air to your spare, loosen the cable first or it will over tighten the cable and not allow it to come off. Then just snug the tire up.. do not over tighten.
That's brilliant that would have allowed a lot of play to release that safety latch. Great great move
That might have been the advice I needed- I’ve tried everything else(2009 ford f350 super duty) and nothings worked/ I have hope again!
One of your chocks seems to be bent. The teeth on the edge fit into holes on the jack base.
Good Observation! That could be. They had been clunking around on and off over twenty years. I can't remember if I made sure the cleats were in the holes for stability. Can one imagine doing alongside the roadway in the dark hours or without glasses.
Wow. My silverado came to me 19 years after it was new. I was wondering why so many people drive around with the spare in the bed. Now I know. That jack and whatever the connection is through the bumper is long ago gone from my truck. Same with the manual. I wonder how one gets that spare down without this stuff?
Great point :) I would say impossible along side the road where there is no internet connection LOL
Try that in northern ohio rust belt,wont be so easy,rusted shut,grinder or steel cutter only way to remove tire.
Sounds like a nightmare too Brother
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface.
Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other.
Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.
I think a cement block will work just as well. Those wheel blocks look sketchy.
Thanks!!!
Very Welcome. Thank You
I wonder if one could grind down the locking mechanism and just rely on the cable.
So you never need to use a jack.
That latch is the CYA. If the latch was removed from the cable and that wheel came loose it may cause a lot of grief for everyone. Funny thing I still have my spare strapped in the back of the truck because I like the look. Reminds me of my old 57 Chevy Cheyenne.
I had to use mine on the side of the road I had to use the manual to figure it out. When I finished I lost that very expensive jack it looks like the metal angles are upside down.
The metal riser blocks, (Wheel Blocks)are designed to be used with the two shorter sides as the base and the longer sides to achieve additional 6 inches in height.
@@user-ri3hc3rl6c Your correct I looked in my manual after my reply. They just looked crooked. That little jack is so expensive I got a ten ton jack. I used it to raise the tire and after watching your video it was easy.
I appreciate your video! However I feel like I wasted 10 minutes in what could’ve been done in 5 with a little appropriate fast forwarding to just catch the required process.
And my allergies were full blown too. To much clearing of the throat
Just fyi - those are wheel chocks and they were not supposed to be used like that.
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface.
Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other.
Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.
That's how the manual says to use them. Are you arguing with a General Mickey Mouse engineer.
William Jones is right. They're wheel chocks.
I have 10 tahoe looks like same thing looked under took pictures..
Same safety thing 🤮
This video was done from the step by step Cheverolet Owners Manuel.The metal plates are referred to as, "WHEEL BLOCKS" and were designed to lift the jack up approximately six inches above the ground surface.
Reference: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual Page 5-109. >>> Instruction 6: "Stand the Wheel Blocks on their shortest ends, facing each other.
Instruction 7: Place the bottom edge of the jack on the "Wheel Blocks", separating them so that the jack is Balanced Securely.