Tailgate Rattle
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Jingle like sound coming from tailgate when going over bumps
Hello, I'm also getting a jingle like sound when I go over bumps. I took the tailgate off and the sound went away so I know it's the tailgate.
I thought it was the tailgate bolts so I lined them up and tighten the tailgate latch mechanism but it still makes the sound when the rear tires hit a bump or small road crack.
could it be the bushings? Any ideas?
Thanks.
I thought it was the tailgate bolts so I lined them up and tighten the tailgate latch mechanism but it still makes the sound when the rear tires hit a bump or small road crack.
could it be the bushings? Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Hello, I'm also getting a jingle like sound when I go over bumps. I took the tailgate off and the sound went away so I know it's the tailgate.
I thought it was the tailgate bolts so I lined them up and tighten the tailgate latch mechanism but it still makes the sound when the rear tires hit a bump or small road crack.
could it be the bushings? Any ideas?
Thanks.
I thought it was the tailgate bolts so I lined them up and tighten the tailgate latch mechanism but it still makes the sound when the rear tires hit a bump or small road crack.
could it be the bushings? Any ideas?
Thanks.
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Discontinued OEM bushings
I haven't been able to find replacement manufactured "bushings" - tailgate hinge inserts but I will rap the hinges with tape so it can act as if it were the inserts to make the tailgate sturdier to diagnose the problem.
On my truck the right insert for the roller hinge is missing so the hinge basically pivots on metal.
I carefully hit the tailgate with a mallet on multiple areas to mimic the bumps on the road but the tailgate didn't make the jingle like sound so I'm thinking it might be the right bare hinge making the jingle sound?
On my truck the right insert for the roller hinge is missing so the hinge basically pivots on metal.
I carefully hit the tailgate with a mallet on multiple areas to mimic the bumps on the road but the tailgate didn't make the jingle like sound so I'm thinking it might be the right bare hinge making the jingle sound?
Last edited by Elfexia_Motors; 02-02-2024 at 03:56 AM.
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