I have a 96 Astro 2 wheel drive. It is the first van that I've had with a spare tire under the body. The last van had the spare attached to the rear door.
I was attempting to change the spare tire, didn't know that there was a hole behind the rear doors that allows the use of a hoist mechanism. Instead I was under the car trying to unscrew tthe flange that holds the tire. -- Yes I am stupid. Anyway I ended up breaking the end of the cable that goes in to the hoist mechanism. I didn't see that there was a mechanism because it was hidden by the spare tire.
I can either attempt to repair the hoist mechanism or buy another one. The dealer sells them for $57. Anyone know where I can buy a used one? The dealer says the part number is #7629 but that sounds like too short of number.
Thanks,
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