Crazy tailgate squeak!
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Crazy tailgate squeak!
Just joined. 1993 s15 jimmy 4.3L. 132k miles. Just got a few things sorted out with water pump and coolant sensor (would start or run after it went bad).
The worst thing about this new is the sporadic / constant squeaking from the tire carrier / tailgate assembly. I think the bushing where the tire carrier Latches to the assembly on the tailgate is cracked and worn thin. That is the only place i can see where it would squeak. I did spray a little silicone on that location and it helped quiet it down for a day, so i think that is the problem.
Where in the heck do i get a new bushing to go in there or is there another solution. even LMC has nothing regarding the tire carrier that i can find. anyone have any suggestions? my search was not effective at all
Thanks in advance
1993 s15 jimmy 4 door
1995 YJ and 1991 YJ
1995 240sx
The worst thing about this new is the sporadic / constant squeaking from the tire carrier / tailgate assembly. I think the bushing where the tire carrier Latches to the assembly on the tailgate is cracked and worn thin. That is the only place i can see where it would squeak. I did spray a little silicone on that location and it helped quiet it down for a day, so i think that is the problem.
Where in the heck do i get a new bushing to go in there or is there another solution. even LMC has nothing regarding the tire carrier that i can find. anyone have any suggestions? my search was not effective at all
Thanks in advance
1993 s15 jimmy 4 door
1995 YJ and 1991 YJ
1995 240sx
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update, after further review of tire carrier latch/striker assembly and seeing a picture on ebay of one for sale, the Striker that the tire carrier latches to, is split and worn thin. this looks to allow the carrier to droop a little and the upper bar sags a bit, causing the upper bar to rub on the metal. a local dealer, helped me find another dealer that has the whole assembly for 40 bucks plus ship. will update when received and installed
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