cvic90 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Like the title says, I'm taking a different approach this issue. I'm in the middle of replacing my spare tire hoist with a different one. I'll take pictures as I move along. I just wanted to start a thread that didn't involve cable u-bolt clamps. I really didn't like the idea of a repair using them. So, I thought I'd find a very common and cheap replacement hoist that would take minimal fabrication to install. I got a free one from a 93 Chevy Silverado K1500 4x4. So far the planning and test fitting has gone great. The hoist shaft just needs a new hole drilled closer to the end and the K1500 pin will fit and won't require any extra work. I've already cut the MJ metal tire bracket and installed it on the k1500 hoist cable. I also opened the hole up to just larfer than the chevy bracket since it has a pressure spring and the center needs to be able to move as the spring compresses. I cut one side of the bracket, installed on the cable and welded it back together. I left the original chevy tire bracket and just cut the ends off and welded it under the MJ bracket to strengthen it since I cut and welded it. The k1500 hoist is larger so I'm hoping it has more cable since I'm planning to lift the MJ. It will drop about 3" lower and the tire will have to be mounted with the bracket on the face of the wheel. I'm using one of my original steel wheels as my spare so I'm not worried about it scratching it. I'm going to make new mounted brackets that will be similar to the original MJ just using thicker steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman6 Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'll be following this thread as I have a feeling I will be doing the same soon. Cabot ATO is awesome, I work for Valspar and that is one of our brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I havent had a chance to work on it again yet. I'm having to clean and paint my leaf springs and adjustable lower control arms to get my lift ready to install. I just have to cut out piece of plate to shape for the rear bracket and it should fall together quickly after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Had some time and made some progress. I still need to make a front mount for it to be usable. It drops about 2-3/4" from the frame but fits very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I don't subscribe to many threads, but this one has my interest. I like it so far, keep up the work! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 It's not pretty, but it works. I can clean it up later. Now I don't have to worry about what size spare I carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 It's not pretty, but it works. I can clean it up later. Now I don't have to worry about what size spare I carry. Clean it up later means it's never going to happen. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvic90 Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 There's a good chance of that. At least until I need the spare and have a reason to remove it again. I do want to paint it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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