Spare tire

[Ecp]

A really simple question. Is the spare on a winch type mechanism to lower and lift it?

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[arosen1997]

A really simple question. Is the spare on a winch type mechanism to lower and lift it?

Yes

 

[BlazeJT]

Yes. The 3 sections of the "Crank" are included with the jacking package under the rear passenger side seat. Once assembled, it is inserted through the hole under the bottom of the tailgate on the passenger side. It cranks a spool with steel cable that lowers and raises the spare, quite effortlessly.

 

[Jake]

And I hate to say I but shame on your dealership for not pointing this out to you. This should be basics for new car sales. When Jeep sends you a survey to see how pleased you are with your dealership I suggest that you give them a failing grade.

 

[WXman]

Since you live in AZ this might not apply, but anywhere that snow falls I recommend lowering the spare fully once per year to clean and lubricate the winch cable. Over time, these things can rust and freeze solid and you don't realize it until you need it! Doh!

 

[Ecp]

Ummm Jake, I haven’t bought one yet or visited dealership either. Just getting info I couldn’t seem to find elsewhere. But thanks for your reply.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Ummm Jake, I haven’t bought one yet or visited dealership either. Just getting info I couldn’t seem to find elsewhere. But thanks for your reply.

Otherwise we'd have to point you to the page in the owner manual LOL

 

[Klutch]

Since you live in AZ this might not apply, but anywhere that snow falls I recommend lowering the spare fully once per year to clean and lubricate the winch cable. Over time, these things can rust and freeze solid and you don't realize it until you need it! Doh!

My Comanche had the same configuration. One day I was backing it out of the driveway when I heard a, "Thunk!". I pulled forward, got out and saw the spare sitting in the driveway. The cable had rusted and broken. Good thing it didn't happen on the freeway.

That truck had a compact spare. The Comanche full-size spare came with a supporting arm below it. My JT has a full-size spare, but I'm not sure if it has a supporting arm below to keep it in place should the cable break. (??)

 

[Jake]

Gotcha. It’s rather easy to operate.

Ummm Jake, I haven’t bought one yet or visited dealership either. Just getting info I couldn’t seem to find elsewhere. But thanks for your reply.

 

[spazzyfry123]

Since you live in AZ this might not apply, but anywhere that snow falls I recommend lowering the spare fully once per year to clean and lubricate the winch cable. Over time, these things can rust and freeze solid and you don't realize it until you need it! Doh!

This doesn't exactly apply to me, but I honestly would have never thought of that. Good info!

 

[2020 SCRAMBLER]

Does the steel spare also have a TPMS on it?

 

[Gatorized]

Does the steel spare also have a TPMS on it?

The consensus on here is -no.

 

[Mark Doiron]

Yes. The 3 sections of the "Crank" are included with the jacking package under the rear passenger side seat. Once assembled, it is inserted through the hole under the bottom of the tailgate on the passenger side. It cranks a spool with steel cable that lowers and raises the spare, quite effortlessly.

You also need the key--basically an adapter like for a wheel lock that goes on the end of the crank to engage the winch. It will be in a separate package upon delivery.

 

[Mark Doiron]

Since you live in AZ this might not apply, but anywhere that snow falls I recommend lowering the spare fully once per year to clean and lubricate the winch cable. Over time, these things can rust and freeze solid and you don't realize it until you need it! Doh!

That's a great suggestion. Also, you can inspect the condition of the cable. I had one on my F-150 break, dropping the spare to the ground. Fortunately, on a stretch of rough dirt road. I didn't even know it until someone found the tire and returned it to me (we were camped nearby).

 

[ShadowsPapa]

The consensus on here is -no.

I hate that word consensus.

So when you put that spare on, it may be 10 psi ..........

Those who know would be the ones who had their spare moved over to a matching wheel.
If there was one in there, yes, if there was not and they had to buy one - no.

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