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11-29-2006, 12:55 PM
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For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
I've had my liftkit on for about a year and I've been running around without a spare. I do keep a plug kit onboard but other than that, I don't usually worry about it.
Toyo 38's are pretty thick and durable so it hasn't been an issue.
I don't like the rear tailgate setup and I sure as hell can't put it on the roof. Ohhhh, I'm sure I could put it on the roof but can you imagine me trying to get that damn tire down? One push over the edge and I can see the tire bouncing down the road a 1/4 mile.
Do the rest of you run without a spare except when going serious off-roading?
Just curious.
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11-29-2006, 02:43 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
I would think that getting it down is easy and getting the flat back up is the tough part.
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11-29-2006, 03:32 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
On the roof. Getting it down is easy. Getting it back up there is the tough part.
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11-29-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
Dont carry a spare...I am sure its gonna bite me in the ass one day though. On Star!
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11-29-2006, 06:30 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
The tree saver or tow strap method works the best IMO. With two people it's not bad at all. I only throw the tire up top when going to Moab, otherwise I also have one on the rear of the truck.
If the height thing isn't an issue for you, I'd say throw it up top on a rack. Otherwise out back. Inside mounts take up way too much room. I'm not sure a 38 would even fit inside ???
Your plug kit is a great idea. My only concern is if you mess up your rim or tear out your sidewall at some point... esp. if you are towing a trailer or any toys.
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11-29-2006, 07:22 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
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Originally Posted by JamesT
Dont carry a spare...I am sure its gonna bite me in the ass one day though. On Star!
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You can forget that On-Star button. If you aren't on pavement, they won't help. When I sunk my H3, we got it within 40' of the road, and the on-star tow truck driver said, and I quote, "Go f*ck yourself". Thankfully the Fort Worth Hummer Dealer was my savior and towed the poor little truck into the dealership, where it sat until State Farm totalled it.
Screw On-Star. It may be good for directions to a hotel, but not much else...
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11-29-2006, 07:37 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
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Originally Posted by Captain of the Titanic
You can forget that On-Star button. If you aren't on pavement, they won't help. When I sunk my H3, we got it within 40' of the road, and the on-star tow truck driver said, and I quote, "Go f*ck yourself". Thankfully the Fort Worth Hummer Dealer was my savior and towed the poor little truck into the dealership, where it sat until State Farm totalled it.
Screw On-Star. It may be good for directions to a hotel, but not much else...
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On a side note, out here in CO, OnStar doesn't work up in the mountains. When my air bags blew out, it wouldn't work. When I did get to the nearest town (4 hours later) they still couldn't get a rental on a Sunday up in the mountains. 2 people, 2 dogs and gear won't go in the cab of the flatbed either. I had to drive all the way to Denver with a chunk of wood wedged in there at 35mph. it was one long a$$ day to say the least.
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11-29-2006, 08:41 PM
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Re: For those with lift kits, what do ya'll do for a spare?
Never bring the spare unless I go on an excursion like Moab.
You rarely hear of Hummers getting flats. Mostly they pop a bead when off-roading.
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