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Tools for lowering spare tire, jack
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Tools for lowering spare tire, jack
I recently obtained my first pick-up ('98 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4x4), and basically everything needed to manage a spare tire (aside from the spare itself) is missing. That includes the jack, lowering/raising tool, lug wrench, and anything else I forgot to mention. Given that Silverados and Sierras are functionally identical, I assume they come with the same tools.
I'm a noob when it comes to owning a truck, and I'd rather advance my knowledge now before I actually need it. Could somebody list the exact necessities for fixing a flat tire on a Silverado (not necessarily what GM gives you, just what I would need to get the job done). Also, I suspect the lowering/raising tool will be hard to come by unless I get lucky at a junk yard...so are there any proven-reliabe DIY approaches to lowering the spare and raising it back up?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
I'm a noob when it comes to owning a truck, and I'd rather advance my knowledge now before I actually need it. Could somebody list the exact necessities for fixing a flat tire on a Silverado (not necessarily what GM gives you, just what I would need to get the job done). Also, I suspect the lowering/raising tool will be hard to come by unless I get lucky at a junk yard...so are there any proven-reliabe DIY approaches to lowering the spare and raising it back up?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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I've lowerred a spare with a coulpe of 1/2 inch drive extensions before. not the easiest way but it worked. Also getting up under there with a set of channel locks and rotating the tube worked also.
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