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ChevLoRay · 07-19-2011, 03:32 PM

Regarding the VW statement...actually, the spare tire up front was the source for air pressure to make the windshield washers work. One thing we used to have to do for VW driver's, when I worked for an ESSO station, was check the air pressure in the spare tire, too. In theory, it wasn't supposed to get below a point that would keep if from being usable if you had a flat, but no guarantees.

As for a spare and a jack....I have 'em in my '96, but never carried 'em in my '69.

As to the compact spare question: I sent my '96 to CA when the youngest was home on leave. I put a Caprice compact spare in it, because he had two different size tires on it. The spare would take care of the rear, but the wheel wouldn't clear the lower control arm on the DJM-lowered vehicle.

07-19-2011, 03:32 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: What kind of jack and spare set-up do you carry? Regarding the VW statement...actually, the spare tire up front was the source for air pressure to make the windshield washers work. One thing we used to have to do for VW driver's, when I worked for an ESSO station, was check the air pressure in the spare tire, too. In theory, it wasn't supposed to get below a point that would keep if from being usable if you had a flat, but no guarantees. As for a spare and a jack....I have 'em in my '96, but never carried 'em in my '69. As to the compact spare question: I sent my '96 to CA when the youngest was home on leave. I put a Caprice compact spare in it, because he had two different size tires on it. The spare would take care of the rear, but the wheel wouldn't clear the lower control arm on the DJM-lowered vehicle. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.