Anybody know where I can get a new spare tire hoist assy. for my son's 98 4wd Blazer LS 4 door, cheap? I tried a local Chevy dealer but they want $161.00 for new part.

 

try gm parts direct. i just bought one for 99 p/n is 15749696. cost about $130.00 w/ shipping. pita to change..

 

Try the boneyards (salvage) should be much less than the $130 for new.

 

you are looking at probably $20 and a bandaid or less at a u-pull it style salvage yard.

 

ok, thanks y'all. btw, st8542, how did you get at the "hidden" nut attached to the bumper frame?

 

I lifted the plastic bumper cover and drilled a 3/4" hole thru the bumper. I got lucky and hit it dead center. my socket od measures 11/16". once the cover is back on the hole is not visible..

 

OK, thanks for the tip. I'll follow up when I'm done.

 

OK, so I finally ordered the spare tire hoist assy from GM Partsdirect.com for 121.98 which included the shipping. I will try to snap a few pics while I replace the thing. Gonna try to remove the rear bumper to acces the one blind nut. Gonna soak the existing hardware/fasteners with 50/50 acetone/automatic tranny fluid mix to help break up some rust/grime while I wait for the part. Will let y'all know how I make out.

 

Just wondering how you change one of these out?
I have to get a new one on mine and would like to know whats involved.

Thanks

 

If your current one is messed up & will not drop, you may have to cut the cable that holds the rim up under the truck just below the metal bracket that actually supports the rim.