The pin that holds the spare tire back is getting stuck constantly. Needs to be replaced. Anywhere to go besides to Hummer dealer? I've tried greasing but it is getting worse

 

The only thing I can recc is either E-Bay, Craig's List, or salvage yard. It pretty much is dealer specific for the type of pin it is. Living in Colorado, during the winter season, my pin has froze on me before, I carry a lighter to heat to break up the ice, but periodically spraying it with a WD-40 type of penetrating lube should help resist water penetration and freezing. Be sure to push in the button on the back of the pin to release tension on the little "ball" on the end of the pin so you can get the lube to get up inside where the spring and shaft are. Hope this helps.

 

That is what I would try first. Some penetrating oil to get it loose, followed up with some lithium grease.

If that does not work, you can also buy Push Button Release Pins online. Do a Google search and you will find lots of sources. I used to buy them from a local marine hardware store in my sailing days.

 

Farm and Ranch stores sell those type of pins.

 

Yea thanks. I had someone who said they had an extra but now I guess I need to buy one. It is for my mothers hummer. So I dont have the exact size anyone know the diameter I need?