Help with spare tire

[Turbo Keith]

Sooo my Dumb Azz removes the spare and jack to do some cleaning . I am having no luck figuring this out . I have everything that come from the factory I just cant put this puzzle back together . Will some of my great friends here post some pics so I can get my baby back together . Thanks in advance Keith

 

[Gene Van Horn]

Good luck. This will never go back together. Only two people left on earth know the secret. Luke use the force, or ask Dennis Kirban he may let it out. ​

 

[Turbo Keith]

HAHA Gene , Thats what I've heard

 

[Gene Van Horn]

Keith, i did see a thread on this last year i think. Also i believe Dennis had some kind of contest to see who could put it all back together the fastest a while back. Thats why i said to ask him.

 

[Turbo Keith]

Good Deal , I may need to do more research

 

[jay dcpt]

I'll be at the shop tommorw where I keep my car, That's stock, spare tire is never used original I'll take some pics for ya. Hope it helps.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

All I was able to find was some fuzzy photos using google so I took the carpeted trunk panel off mine and hope they are better.
Although, somehow, the wing nuts have disappeared I think these should help.
Without the jack handle.

Pad end.

Handle end.

With jack handle.

With handle hold down bracket.

Spare tire "J" hook. Just in case.

Assembled. Just in case.

 

[TheYak]

Good afternoon! I found this thread via search, but the pics no longer load. Any change you could post them again? I'm in the same predicament... can't remember how to put the damn spare/jack back in the trunk. If you see this, thanks for your time!

Mike

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Hopefully these photos will stick around a while.

Overview of jack and jack handle in position.

Close up of top with jack handle inserted and mounting stud through jack pad.

Close up of mounting stud through jack foot and jack handle head position.

Close up jack foot with retainer in place and wing nut secure.

Overview of jack installed with jack pad wing nut (snug).

Overview of spare tire.

Close up of pilot washer, filler panel and plastic nut. The j-bolt installs with the j part lower than the bolt. I believe the j-bolt slides in from the front to the rear. I didn’t pay attention to that part so I’m not sure.

 

[TheYak]

Wow, that's perfect... thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time to go above & beyond to help me out. I've been on several other forums and this one is by far the best!

 

[HotAirWH1]

Hopefully these photos will stick around a while.

Overview of jack and jack handle in position.

Close up of top with jack handle inserted and mounting stud through jack pad.

Close up of mounting stud through jack foot and jack handle head position.

Close up jack foot with retainer in place and wing nut secure.

Overview of jack installed with jack pad wing nut (snug).

Overview of spare tire.

Close up of pilot washer, filler panel and plastic nut. The j-bolt installs with the j part lower than the bolt. I believe the j-bolt slides in from the front to the rear. I didn’t pay attention to that part so I’m not sure.

Anyone else having problems opening these pic's ???

 

[dynoman]

Anyone else having problems opening these pic's ???

Can't see them either .

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

I’m not sure if thumbnails will help.

Overview of jack and jack handle in place.
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Close up of top with jack handle inserted and mounting stud through jack pad.
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Close up of mounting stud through jack foot and jack handle head position.View attachment

Close up jack foot with retainer in place and wing nut secure.
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Overview of jack installed with jack pad wing nut (snug).


Overview of spare tire.


Close up of pilot washer, filler panel and plastic nut. The j-bolt installs with the j part lower than the bolt. I believe the j-bolt slides in from the front to the rear. I didn’t pay attention to that part so I’m not sure.

 

[TheYak]

You the man, thanks again GX1!

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

You’re welcome

You the man, thanks again GX1!

You’re welcome.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

Photos of the J-hook as well.



Showing the angle of the J-hook.