So I was going through the tool kit in my Van today and realized I'd neglected to post about a little tool tip I came up with.
Bottom of that photo is the factory Jack/Winch kit - the ratcheting handle and the tool for the lug nuts and spare-tire winch.
I keep a full-size 30" spare under my van and do a 5-tire rotation. As such, I'm running the winch up/down more than the General probably guessed most people would be. I have always loathed using the factory handle to drive the winch because it's a bit awkward. You have to get the ratcheting handle over the hex shaft and keep it from sliding around while you try to turn it up or down. My ratchet is also pretty rough. This sucks hard when you're lifting the spare back under and actually have to ratchet things, especially if you have an oversized/full size spare and need to guide it into place between the rails, etc. as you snug it up.
My solution is the little run of the mill hex coupling nut on the left side of the picture. This is same size as the lug nuts - it acts as an adapter so I can insert it into the lug end of the winch tool and then drive the winch with a normal 22mm socket (either on a regular ratchet handle, or with an electric drill/impact driver.)
For my 2003, the lug nuts are 22mm, I believe this is the same for all years? Anyhow, for $2.45 from McMaster, this makes a handy bit of convenience. https://www.mcmaster.com/93355A370/
