How to Remove A Spare Tire Without The Tool Kit on a Chevy Colorado & GMC Canyon

[@kimhurley7838]

On some Colorados, the spare tire hoist has a square drive as shown in this video, but others have a rectangular hole meant to accept the rod section that is used to turn the jack. Obviously the socket wrench method won't work unless you have the square-drive-type hoist. Further, they changed the tool set and welded a washer on the end of the section that operates the jack. This tool will not work for the rectangular-hole-type hoist, because the plastic guide funnel is too small to admit the welded-on washer. Thus there is one set of tools that works with the square-drive hoist, and another that works with the rectangular-hole hoist. Good luck sorting all this out.

[@jaheian]

I bought the spare tire tool kit since it was gone in my 2005 Colorado. Tried removing the spare today when I was going to change my evap canister, but the tool was utterly worthless, just kept slipping and thank god i was able to get it hoisted back up since I couldn't get it more than halfway down. Had to remove the canister with the tire still sitting under the car. Gonna buy myself the 3/8 extensions and a ratchet instead. Thank you for the tip!

[@goldentrowel1968]

This was the best video out all of the videos, you showed how to get the wheel safely back up under the vehicle

[@ericrosales2990]

Great information, Note the box end of the spare tire cable crank rod goes in first, then crank it counter clockwise to drop the tire. You should practice this and check you tire for air at least once a year! The AAA guy was nice enough, but didn’t really know how to work it!

[@ReaperAHHH]

😂 I'm over here spinning the holder upper doo dad. Thanks for video lol

[@kevinvoyer5053]

Yea my tire changing kit has a 20v cordless impact driver/drill, that helps with the lug nuts and spare lowering winch. But if I ever have to lower my spare? I’m not going to replace it underneath. But I will devise a mount to place the tire behind the driver side at the front of the bed. Till I need the bed empty. At some point I’d like to replace the rear bumper with a swing out tire carrier.

[@peterputnam3804]

On my old Colorado I bought a long 3/8" extension took the spare tire hoist down drilled a 1/8" hole thru the extension end and the square nub on the hoist put in a tension pin and made it so I could put the other end in a 1/2" chuck on a battery drill to lower the spare.

[@dandyman251]

Rust belt here, those hoists all lock up. That piece that holds the tire in place are a real pain to cut with a grinder. Especially on the side of the freeway

[@flowerchild777]

Another excellent demonstration. Does one ever need to worry about possible dry rot with spare tires that have never been used?

[@johnny1556]

Once again thanks for the heads up on this, good thing I still have the tool to let down my spare tire. But when I 1st got the truck there wasn't a spare tire attach to the wench, I replaced that spare tire wench because it was all rusted out. Any idea on how can we keep it from getting that way, especially for us who live in the northeast, because of the salt and chemicals during the winter months that they put on the roads. What would be a good solution for that, as I always prepare my vehicle for winter. Any pointers would be appreciated.

[@backyardchevy328]

Thank you🙂 id spray it with an undercoating spray...and i would grease the cable and the whole unit on the outside..being that water shouldnt directly hit the winch with the wheel on it to wash off the grease, the grease should provide a long term rust prevention

[@brookshoy2176]

I don’t have the tool kit, what can I use as a socket to fit the bolt that twists?

[@bikesnkarts4466]

Thanks, I bought the tool but it stripped out before loosening.

[@SlackersIndustry]

sometime when going on a long road trip i just throw it in the back, just incase i get a flat will be a easier, if i do t get a flat then when i get home i rotate a tire with it that way the hard work isnt for nothing 😂

[@richardgalli7262]

In a emergency, you can buy a cheap 24" long 3/8" drive extension from Harbor Freight and use a 12 point 1/2" socket on the end of the extension to slip over the square drive bolt head on the spare tire hoist. But be aware the 12 point socket will probably jam on the square bolt head of the hoist. The hoist bolt head is 0.460" square, just under 15/32". I tried using the female end of a long 1/2" drive extension but the O.D. is too large for the tube going to the spare tire hoist.

[@lobodeldesierto6120]

MAAAANNN you have no idea how useful was your comment, thank you so much my friend..have an awesome day

[@richardgalli7262]

@@lobodeldesierto6120 One of the reasons I go to KZbin for "how to do tips" for tasks not experienced yet. I consider myself very mechanically inclined but there is a lot I have not done. I am happy to be of service.

[@proodharma9082]

For my 2011 Holden Colorado that hole in the back just hits tub and can’t get wheel off? Found out it’s cause of the body lift

[@DrHogfan]

My 2018 canyons winch must have backlashed when I reel it up after changing a tire. I have reamed out the tool trying to let the winch down to put the spare back. I think I might try taking the “tube” off and just using a socket wrench. Both Ford & GMC tire tools strip out like shit!

[@robertschultz9276]

If I don’t have the kit, what makes you think I’m gonna have a socket set like that?

[@backyardchevy328]

Well the kit is harder to find, but yea unfortunately something does have to reach in that far to be able to rotate it

[@Ryanmoody89]

It's called getting those extensions needed to reach in there. Not expensive or rocket science. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jimmyramirez8844]

😂

[@Send-It710]

I don't have the took kit but I have those extensions

[@douglas69ification]

Surely you know Linda. Or as we say in south Carolina, "Lender". I had to borrow one from a buddy and two shorter ones from another buddy. Good luck

[@Jeffrey-oh8lf]

I have a 1995 Z71 Silverado what kind of tool do I need ?

[@DrHogfan]

Can you tell me if a hoist for a Sierra/Silverado is compatible with a Canyon?

[@peterputnam3804]

No it is 1/2"drive for the Silverado I know this because I just changed my spare tire hoist out that was rusted solid.

[@rm5902]

Excellent as usual.

[@danielbell6698]

Chances are by the time you need your spare the winch is rusted and won’t release anyway. Maybe you should make a video showing how to release the spare with just a screwdriver.

[@backyardchevy328]

If i do encounter one i surely will...luckily i havent on the ones ive owned so far

[@paulreynolds8245]

My 05 canyon hoist won't move at all and it has that stupid hoist safety lock that is probably rusted. Almost all of the videos show the spare down or off then they show how to get the latch off. A little more thought would be nice.

[@DIYaudio69]

What size socket was that!?!? Lol. I'm stuck and can't get mine down right now. Bought it ysed and it didn't have it in it hahaha

[@backyardchevy328]

Its just the 3/8ths drive extension no socket

[@DIYaudio69]

@@backyardchevy328 fantastic!!

[@jordannelssen9280]

What size socket was that

[@dylancdk4503]

Thanks needed this

[@Kearn1970]

What year is this colorado

[@randyjenkins2710]

Thanks. I would have figured that out 😂

[@edgarlozano5721]

You forgot to say what type of socket you used

[@opera93]

Thanks, assinine Way, & not easy if just trying to figure out a “” Flat tire REPLACEMENT “: e.g. -38 F, irbpiuring Rain, really *NOT APPAARENT to many Drivers (* incl me, first few TIMES I TRIED to figure out!!), (* angry with 2007 Canyon ! tire set up , n Buying New!, as my first exposure to sticking long -Handle Thru license *& cr@nking Down, etc.. awful… a Triple AAA , Tire Guy out of ANACONDA MT, KNEW ALL @BOUT the Jack/tire under Load bed Cranking down (* & he aired up Spare, some also in 2018 for my Daughter , as She, borrowed 2007 Canyon, **& FLAT TIRE INEXPLICABLY!!)…..

[@BarbaraWoodall]

No way a woman could do THAT! It was hard for two men. I'm trading rigs!

[@backyardchevy328]

Well a woman can but the mechanism on that one was probably rusted out and really tight

[@boiiwander]

“Without toolkit” pulls out kit of tools

[@jaimiebosnack191]

Watch the rest of the video

[@EdwinGarcia-uv1ji]

😂😂 no tools but takes out the tools

[@jaimiebosnack191]

Gotta watch the rest of the video

[@mr.z3161]

They should place the spare tire with a cover on the bed.

[@stevehooe118]

Any truck my ass! Doesn’t work on a Nissan, just every goddam truck but the one I’ve got ! Thanks for wasting my time

[@GaGc-ez4wl]

I hope you read this comment. 🖕