softeject70 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Greetings fellow Lexus owners: Proud owner of an '06 RX330, loved it since the day we drove it off the lot. Here's my story. Had to change a flat this morning. First time I'd ever had to do it, so I was green to the process. The instructions said to turn the spare tire cover counterclockwise to release the tire. So there I am, turning and turning to no avail. Finally heard a snap and the tire fell. That couldn't be right. Sure enough, I saw the twisted and snapped end of the cable which was holding it up. Geez. Had I read the book just a little bit further, I would've realized that I had to lower it using the hoist mechanism within the trunk. Groan. Too late. Question. The OEM replacement kit looks to be about $150(!!). Am I seeing this right? Does anyone know an aftermarket kit that's cheaper, or, better yet, has anyone been able to find a suitable cable and cable end piece to do the trick? After all, that's all I really need—a replacement cable. Thanks so much for your time and would love to hear your thoughts. -Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfixer01 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 You could probably get one from your local used auto parts emporium, (junkyard) for about $5. If you don't want to get dirty, most yards will pull it for you for a few more $$. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softeject70 Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 You could probably get one from your local used auto parts emporium, (junkyard) for about $5. If you don't want to get dirty, most yards will pull it for you for a few more $$. Thanks jetfixer. I made a trip to the local Pick-A-Part over the weekend, but they didn't have any Lexus RX330s there. I'd never been to a junkyard before, so I didn't realize that I could've done a search for my vehicle before making a trek out there. I guess I'm going to have to save a search and constantly check to see if they ever get one in. Meanwhile, just down the street from them was a Toyota junkyard, so I brought in my old hoist assembly and asked if they had one. Sure enough, they did, and they wanted—get this—$150 for a USED one. Such BS. I like how they said, "Okay, for you, my friend, $100." wtf. So, in the meantime, a co-worker of mine took two hex nuts and smashed them onto the cable end with a sledgehammer, virtually crimping them down and finishing that end. I put them on and they don't budge, thankfully. But I've also secured the spare to the metal "bumpers" beneath the car with a couple of cambuckle straps just in case they ever do come loose. I'll keep you updated if I ever do find a junk OEM part. Thanks again for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ami Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I'm having the same problem but there isn't a Toyota junkyard by me. I'll see if one of my buddies can help me out with what you wrote softeject70. Thank you for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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