How Do I Tighten The Spare Tire on a 2008 Chevy Silverado?

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Ok well the spare tire on the underside of the truck bed is kinda wobbly and I wanted to tighten it up but I cant see anyway to even get it off even if i wanted too, heres the link to the best pic i could find that looks like it, http://cdn-www.expertvillage.com/showImage.aspx?site=21&fn=flat-tire-spare.jpg any answers?
 
Find your jack kit, there should be 2 extension rods with square ends on them. You'll find a small pop off plate on the bumper, assemble the extension rods and stick them in the opening (you can look from underneath to see where the rod needs to hit). Once you're locked on use the supplied tool to turn the rods...this lowers or raises the spare tire.

This is common on most GM trucks/SUVS from 06 and up. My concern would be why it's loose. If you've never used the spare the system should have remained in it's factory position. It's possible your truck slipped through a lazy GM employee who did not ensure the spare tire winch system was at spec. If you secure the tire and it loosens again in the near future chances are the little winch is no good. I'd imagine you're still under warranty, if this occurs take it in and have it replaced.

Hope this helps!
 
it should be like my 98 silverado (K1500), get the long handle used for your jack and put it through the hole in your back bumper, the hole will be beside your license plate, and then turn it to tighten it up
 
Look in your manual, The older ones had a hole in the bumper that runs through to a small winch to lift and lower the tire, If you look in where your jack is there should be a lugnut extension and ratchet for you to put through the hole.
 
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