How to remove spare tire

This unsecured way of having the spare mounted, is a sure way to ware a hole in the sidewall of the spare from vibration against the rail. I have seen it with my own eyes from this exact type of mounting.

Let alone it will just fly out in an accident potentially causing others harm which you will be responsible for.

 

Hope this helps OP:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MuMO41jqFU

 

new models got chains huh? mines a wire cable ..interesting

 

When I bought my Tacoma last year, one of the first things I did was drop the spare and inspect it. Made sure it has air in it, and also know how to remove the tire from under the vehicle. Always using the tools supplied with the truck. I have a great deal of money in tools in my garage, but none of that means anything when the tire goes flat on the highway.

 

For some history. Originally they were chain hoist then they screwed up and installed those cheap cable hoist that would corrode and drop the spare on the highway because the tip pulled off the cable ( lack of maintenance grease ), now we are back to something durable chain hoist

 

First, flip the tire so the air valve is pointed down instead of up. Much easier to check pressure on a routine basis.

2nd, drop it at least once a year in your driveway and lube the chain and mechanism with something like PB Blaster.

And as for the hook, it is used for turning the jack and to snag the chain/tire and pull it out from under the bed. You're going to get dirty regardless but there is enough slack so you don't have to get all up under there. Crank it all the way out and drag it out. A tarp, cardboard, or moving blanket on hand should keep you from too much ground contact. No need to put tire in the bed. Work smarter, not harder.

 

My notes about the spare tire thing:
Yes mounting the spare with the air valve down (face down) makes it easier to check the pressure, but my truck has TPMS issues with this mounting. The issue went away immediately after flipping the spare to a face-up orientation. Yes it sucks trying to air it up, but for me that is preferable to having a useless TPMS. Maybe I'll get one of those air valve extender thingys: https://www.zoro.com/cherne-industries-extension-hose-air-36-in-length-274038/i/G1324662/
When the spare is mounted under the bed, it's pretty difficult to see the winding mechanism where the rod tool goes. The spare is obstructing most of the view, the only part visible is about 8 inches ahead of the license plate. Once the spare is off, it's all exposed but at that point you don't really need to look at it anymore.
Putting the spare in the bed with a strap only solves the issue of crawling underneath to get at it. Besides the bed-rail and strap possibly wearing into the tire, it also invites vandals over for a quick stab (people are douchebags), and also it compromises bed storage. Under normal circumstances, I only pull the spare about every 6 months (keep it slightly overinflated). And if I do get a flat, I have a rainsuit and tarp ready to go. In my opinion it's not worth mounting in the bed.
Finally, I wish Toyota would provide a better tool -- the threads are nearly stripped on those tiny wingnut fastener things. Also Toyota could make a smoother path from the license plate hole into the winding mechanism.

 

First time I took my truck in for an oil change at the dealer they told me there was 0 pressure in the spare. They aired it up. It's been fine ever since. Factory forgot perhaps?

 

Every Spring, when the sun comes out, one of my colleagues (I'm a high school teacher) marches his class out to the parking lot and has the kids do it. Most of them have never done it (or even seen it done) before.

 

See this, it works great.

Mandy3206 said: ↑
Ever had to remove the spare tire?

Have you noticed that even if you practiced doing it, it's PITA to engage the rod on the elevator?

Grab a PVC 1 1/2" sanitary pipe and cut a 14" section, drill a hole about 1" from the end and install it with a zip tie as seen in the pictures, works like a charm and total cost was $2.35 for the whole 10ft pipe.

Why didn't Toyota did that in the first place?

 

You're damn straight it is! I am that dad.

The procedure is a lot like on the Ford F-150: Rod, key, hole (not "Whole" lol), and lower. It's dirt simple.

Charlie

 

That's a nice mod. Plus I have some assorted sizes of PVC in the garage. But with me, the size I need will be 2 inches to short. But I'll look. Nice write up. Thanks.

 

I remove the spare tire every time I change the rear diff fluid. Makes changing the fluid a lot easier and helps keep the tire maintained...two birds kind of thinking.

 

Go get a frame swap. Mine came with cable. I now have chain

 

ha I dont need a new frame... no rust

my cable seems fine and I grease it every 6 months

 

I grease mine almost daily...huh, wait a minute...what were we talking about?

 

I put a tire valve extension and did the PVC pipe mod on my '11 when I got it new. The extension is still on the tire and works fine.
I bought on ebay. This is similar, but not exactly the same:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/...on=click&module=Editors Picks&pgtype=Homepage

 

I need new winch, traveling down road at 55mph came across some railroad tracks, spare tire busted loose from winch line, problem is, ther are 4 bolts to remove, only 2 can be taking off, the other 2 guess I need to remove bed to access the 2 remaining bolts

 

I think that you have the wrong link in your post, unless you're saying you stuffed delicious Indian food, an Indian cook, or a pressure cooker into your spare tire housing. If that's the case, well, that's interesting.

 

Replace it with the chain version.