Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Forum banner

Spare Tire Host - 8 lug wheel

2K views 4 replies 2 participants last post by  BCZ71 
#1 ·
Hi,

Been trying to find a replacement spare tire hoist. Not sure if this is the right place to put this or not.

So so far, I haven't been able to come up with one for an 8 lug spare (2005 Silverado 1500HD), which has a wider center opening.

All I keep coming up with is the Dorman 924-510, which only has a "pad" (what holds the tire) that's 5 inches across. Old pad was over 6, which I no longer have (Shop cut it in half to get the spare off).

I'd go with the 5 inch, but that leaves just about an 1" bigger than the hole and I feel like the tire could easily come off. Certainly don't want a tire bouncing down the road! So I'm wondering if:

a. There's another option out there that anyone is aware of for a replacement (besides going to a dealer).

or

b. If you've used the dorman 924-510 and rigged up something to hold the tire securely other than welding something on.

I was considering using a round disk of with a slot in it from the edge to the center (to allow for the cable), sliding it on, then bolting it down to the pad.

Thoughts?

Jim.
 
See less See more
#2 ·
APDTY 035613 Spare Tire Crank Cable Bracket Hoist Assembly Fits 2003-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 3500 GMC Sierra 2500 3500 (Includes HD; Except Dually; Replaces 19259450 25792480 25912261 25974844)

This is the one Im thinking about purchasing for my 03 2500 HD- Found on Amazon for $103. I read the comments on this one, supposed to fit the bigger wheel opening.
 
#4 ·
I heard back from the vendor on Amazon and the Pad is 6" across, so this looks good for an 8 lug wheel.

The Dorman 924-510 has a 5" pad. OEM is 6 3/8" I believe (got that else where since I no longer have mine). The 5" was iffy, but a 6" should be fine. That gives at least an inch of overlap on each side.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

Jim.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top