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.
Thank you, out of all the videos out toady, you are the only 1 that did the trick for me being able to access what I needed to with the help of your video. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH brother!!!!!
@@thebodybags417 I Appreciate that. I'm told it was a long video. The more I thought about it, the fact is if one was stuck inside of road, in the best condition it will probably take three times as long. At least one may have a good ide what to expect. Make a great Day.
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.
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?
Iv got an 04 with the tire that came with the truck in 04.I brought the truck in 2017 iv had some repairs done and it runs good. the tire is all dry rotted. It's my spare. I had to have the spare tire cut off the frame. I just keep it it in the bed.
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 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.
@@TESTFORTNOXTT13 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.
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.
I am having this same problem but a little different my tire have been already been removed but the cable is stuck it will only come very little do anyone have and easy suggestion to get it unstuck I would appreciate it so much
@@user-ee9zq5dd4q Spray lubricant into the shaft that the cable goes into. Spray into the porthole through the bumper and allow it to soak in and then insert the crank and try to lower and raise it. Repeat until it frees up and you can easily raise and lower it.
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.
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.
Thank you, out of all the videos out toady, you are the only 1 that did the trick for me being able to access what I needed to with the help of your video. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH brother!!!!!
@@thebodybags417 I Appreciate that. I'm told it was a long video. The more I thought about it, the fact is if one was stuck inside of road, in the best condition it will probably take three times as long. At least one may have a good ide what to expect.
Make a great Day.
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:)
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!
Dude your an engineer I bet lmao
I had an issue with the safety latch not disengaging. Be sure to spray some lubricant to it and a bit to the cable.
Mine is rusted/corroded and wont budge. Any tips?
Thanks!!!
Very Welcome. Thank You
Might be easier and safer add more cribbing and use the brackets as wheel chocks. Helpful remedy, our spare was trapped too.
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
would this work on a 2014 chev silverado?
Iv got an 04 with the tire that came with the truck in 04.I brought the truck in 2017 iv had some repairs done and it runs good. the tire is all dry rotted. It's my spare. I had to have the spare tire cut off the frame. I just keep it it in the bed.
I like the looks of the tire upright in the corner of the truck bed. It reminds me of my 1957 Chevy Apache!
@@MrFortnoxtt There is a code date on my tire that's from 2004 when the truck was new.
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.
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
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.
@@TESTFORTNOXTT13 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 had the same problem dirt buildup
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
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.
I am having this same problem but a little different my tire have been already been removed but the cable is stuck it will only come very little do anyone have and easy suggestion to get it unstuck I would appreciate it so much
@@user-ee9zq5dd4q Spray lubricant into the shaft that the cable goes into. Spray into the porthole through the bumper and allow it to soak in and then insert the crank and try to lower and raise it. Repeat until it frees up and you can easily raise and lower it.
It's still a pain for someone who has some type of disability. Wow GMC chevy oh my Lord
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 have 10 tahoe looks like same thing looked under took pictures..
Same safety thing 🤮
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.
FUCKED UP ENGINEERING !!
@@COFFEE-e3p That engineer probably drive a Hyundai LOL!
Ridiculous that's what I'm going through right now
@@rickrubio7375 I hope you weren't on the road. If Inwas there, I'd be helping👍
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.