Jeep Wrangler Tailgate Latch Adjustment at William Campos blog

Jeep Wrangler Tailgate Latch Adjustment. If a little tape or silicone doesn't correct the problem, some adjustment to the latching assembly might be needed. If so then when you install that bar make sure the rubber peice fits inside the tailgate opening on both sides. My tailgate is slightly out of. While the tailgate is closed, check to see if the edges line up with the body/tub of the jeep. I've had a rattle (clunk) in my tailgate for about a year (despite never carrying a spare on it). I could lift on the gate and feel some play in. There is actually quite a bit of adjustment there. I put a little piece of self adhesive felt tape on the lower part of the metal bracket, and it was instant quiet. I'm just not sure how. Anyone familiar with adjusting the latch and/or striker bolt on the tailgate? The specific parts that can be adjusted are the striker, stabilizer, and stabilizer cup. If so, you probably need to adjust the. Remove the spare tire first to get the weight off the hinges. The fix was very easy and involved adjusting the tailgate support bracket by moving it slightly toward the rear of the jeep.

Anyone familiar with adjusting the latch and/or striker bolt on the tailgate? There is actually quite a bit of adjustment there. Remove the spare tire first to get the weight off the hinges. If so then when you install that bar make sure the rubber peice fits inside the tailgate opening on both sides. If a little tape or silicone doesn't correct the problem, some adjustment to the latching assembly might be needed. I've had a rattle (clunk) in my tailgate for about a year (despite never carrying a spare on it). The fix was very easy and involved adjusting the tailgate support bracket by moving it slightly toward the rear of the jeep. I'm just not sure how. If so, you probably need to adjust the. I could lift on the gate and feel some play in.

4589584AG Tailgate Latch, Jeep Wrangler JK XOffroad

Jeep Wrangler Tailgate Latch Adjustment I'm just not sure how. Remove the spare tire first to get the weight off the hinges. If so, you probably need to adjust the. My tailgate is slightly out of. The fix was very easy and involved adjusting the tailgate support bracket by moving it slightly toward the rear of the jeep. The specific parts that can be adjusted are the striker, stabilizer, and stabilizer cup. If so then when you install that bar make sure the rubber peice fits inside the tailgate opening on both sides. Anyone familiar with adjusting the latch and/or striker bolt on the tailgate? I've had a rattle (clunk) in my tailgate for about a year (despite never carrying a spare on it). If a little tape or silicone doesn't correct the problem, some adjustment to the latching assembly might be needed. I could lift on the gate and feel some play in. There is actually quite a bit of adjustment there. I put a little piece of self adhesive felt tape on the lower part of the metal bracket, and it was instant quiet. While the tailgate is closed, check to see if the edges line up with the body/tub of the jeep. I'm just not sure how.