2000 awd astro spare tire holder?

[CDGsafari98]

Is broken. That little cured piece at the end of the cabl;e that holds the spare up. Is there a fix? Do I have to replace the whole assembly? is that even possible? Talk to me, Cant ride without a spare and the interior is very light!

[dunedog]

I would replace the whole unit.
I don't believe it should be a big job.Take a quick look underneath by the bumper.I think it's just a couple of bolts and a pin and the thing comes out.Cheapest replacement would be from a junk yard pull probably.

[CDGsafari98]

Thanks dune dog! I have the whole unit off the 2000! I will hopefully just take the unit of of my dead (for the moment) 98 and switch. it was four stubborn bolts 13mm and a shove from where you would lower the spare from! took a little lubricant and a lot of elbow grease mixed with some curses!

[CDGsafari98]

This actually was not as difficult as i thought. I actually swapped the whole unit. and put a spare on the "new" van! 5 matching wheels !