C4 spare tire assembly question...
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C4 spare tire assembly question...
Hey guys,
I was about to head for a party this evening, but noticed my spare tire was sagging so I had to loosen the release latch bolt and push the front of the tire carrier tray back into the "up and locked" position. I tightened the latch bolt, but the spare is still visible from the rear of the car and the tire carrier tray can still go further up. There was this metal piece (looks like a tongue depresser; 4 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, and it's taco'd at one end) wedged between the bolt attached to the tire carrier tray and the assembly the bolt goes through, but for the life of me, I can't get this metal piece wedged back into place. I can probably drive to the party with the spare tire in its current state, but I'd rather fix it before I jet. Any suggestions or a diagram would help greatly! I checked the jack instructions and my Haynes manual (no help).
By the way, it's a 94 vette.
[Modified by Reverend Nasty, 5:10 PM 4/3/2004]
I was about to head for a party this evening, but noticed my spare tire was sagging so I had to loosen the release latch bolt and push the front of the tire carrier tray back into the "up and locked" position. I tightened the latch bolt, but the spare is still visible from the rear of the car and the tire carrier tray can still go further up. There was this metal piece (looks like a tongue depresser; 4 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, and it's taco'd at one end) wedged between the bolt attached to the tire carrier tray and the assembly the bolt goes through, but for the life of me, I can't get this metal piece wedged back into place. I can probably drive to the party with the spare tire in its current state, but I'd rather fix it before I jet. Any suggestions or a diagram would help greatly! I checked the jack instructions and my Haynes manual (no help).
By the way, it's a 94 vette.
[Modified by Reverend Nasty, 5:10 PM 4/3/2004]
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Re: C4 spare tire assembly question... (Reverend Nasty)
Ya know what? You're right! I don't neeeeed no steeeenking spare tire and jack! I get my car towed when a flat occurs anyhow. Thanks for the voice of reason.
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Re: C4 spare tire assembly question... (Reverend Nasty)
You make a good point, although I’ve been deviating from the path lately. That's why I have a towing package through my insurance company. :reddevil
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: C4 spare tire assembly question... (Reverend Nasty)
I removed the 'tongue depressor' from my bolt with no regrets.
(I never was able to determine its purpose....)
Larry
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(I never was able to determine its purpose....)
Larry
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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Re: C4 spare tire assembly question... (JB666)
Take the whole unit off and remove your jack. You'll save some weight!
:iagree: I think it cleans up the whole rear end, too. :yesnod:
:iagree: I think it cleans up the whole rear end, too. :yesnod:
When run-flats were introduced in the last couple of C4 models, GM replaced the spare tire and carrier with an H-shaped piece of aluminum that bolted onto the frame at various points. It was designed to crumple in the same fashion that a spare would when hit from behind.
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Re: C4 spare tire assembly question... (c4cruiser)
I took my spare out, and part of the metal was broken up top where the bolt goes so when I was getting my exhaust put on, had the shop cut above the threaded area, cut a piece off of it, then weld it back together, now when I screw the bolt in, the back of the tire carrier hides itself even more than before. :cheers:
[Modified by BowTieBlood, 7:00 PM 4/3/2004]
[Modified by BowTieBlood, 7:00 PM 4/3/2004]
