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Spare tire chain dangling!

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by awq735, Jul 24, 2019.

  1. Jul 3, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    wiretwister

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    Interesting. Maybe the 'makers mark' of somebody at quality control in the factory?
     
  2. Jul 3, 2020 at 7:59 PM
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    Max Power

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    It is. My 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra all had/have dangling chains like this.
     
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  3. Jul 13, 2020 at 3:35 AM
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    That's a great idea.


     
  4. Jul 13, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    thearborbarber

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    I turned my spare tire around so the valve stem was down. Now the chain doesn't rattle and I can check the spare tire air pressure without lowering it.
     
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  5. Oct 29, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    Ghettofablous

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    Turn the tire face down with valve stem face down less chain slack valve stem easy access.‍♂️
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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    Did the same thing. Much easier check the spare now.
     
  7. Nov 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM
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    I use a rubber bungie cord.
     

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