[SwamiSalami]

Hello everyone,

Spring is right around the corner and I'm needing to pick up a few things for the new beetle. One of the first things I MUST replace is the spare tire jack. I have a small leak in my trunk, which has ruined (in the car's previous life) the entire jack kit, which i've already trashed.

My dilemma is this: I don't want an OEM VW spare jack kit. The obvious reasons being that it would be hella expensive and the jack didn't look like it was ever that useful to begin with. BUT, I do need a setup that will fit inside my 17" rimmed spare, be heavy duty enough to actually work, light and rustproof. I guess aluminum would be good. maybe caste aluminum with all aluminum hardware or at least replaceable hardware?

Anybody have any ideas?

Thanks