Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Hi TIA,

About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.

The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.

My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.

Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
so you weren't surprised like I was.

Good luck TIA


On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:00:40 +0000, Grunff <grunff@ixxa.com> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I've just bought a 1998 Wrangler - what a great car! Love driving it.
>
>The rear door (tailgate) hinges are extremely stiff, and make a loud
>creaking noise. I've soaked them in penetrating oil, but that has made
>no difference.
>
>Before I take them off and investigate further, I thought I'd ask in
>case this is a common problem - any thoughts?
>
>TIA

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Hi TIA,

About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.

The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.

My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.

Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
so you weren't surprised like I was.

Good luck TIA


On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:00:40 +0000, Grunff <grunff@ixxa.com> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I've just bought a 1998 Wrangler - what a great car! Love driving it.
>
>The rear door (tailgate) hinges are extremely stiff, and make a loud
>creaking noise. I've soaked them in penetrating oil, but that has made
>no difference.
>
>Before I take them off and investigate further, I thought I'd ask in
>case this is a common problem - any thoughts?
>
>TIA

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Hi TIA,

About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.

The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.

My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.

Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
so you weren't surprised like I was.

Good luck TIA


On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:00:40 +0000, Grunff <grunff@ixxa.com> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>I've just bought a 1998 Wrangler - what a great car! Love driving it.
>
>The rear door (tailgate) hinges are extremely stiff, and make a loud
>creaking noise. I've soaked them in penetrating oil, but that has made
>no difference.
>
>Before I take them off and investigate further, I thought I'd ask in
>case this is a common problem - any thoughts?
>
>TIA

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Lon wrote:
> If the penetrating oil works at all, take a couple drops of it and a
> drop of STP oil treatment and lube them. Works better than motor oil in
> my experience. Hopefully you are using a penetrating oil rather than
> WD-40.

Thank you - yes, I am using penetrating oil (PlusGas), not WD.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Lon wrote:
> If the penetrating oil works at all, take a couple drops of it and a
> drop of STP oil treatment and lube them. Works better than motor oil in
> my experience. Hopefully you are using a penetrating oil rather than
> WD-40.

Thank you - yes, I am using penetrating oil (PlusGas), not WD.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Lon wrote:
> If the penetrating oil works at all, take a couple drops of it and a
> drop of STP oil treatment and lube them. Works better than motor oil in
> my experience. Hopefully you are using a penetrating oil rather than
> WD-40.

Thank you - yes, I am using penetrating oil (PlusGas), not WD.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Lon wrote:
> If the penetrating oil works at all, take a couple drops of it and a
> drop of STP oil treatment and lube them. Works better than motor oil in
> my experience. Hopefully you are using a penetrating oil rather than
> WD-40.

Thank you - yes, I am using penetrating oil (PlusGas), not WD.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Wildfire wrote:

> About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
> almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
> effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
> solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.
>
> The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
> row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
> of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
> the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
> stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.
>
> My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
> half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.
>
> Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
> petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
> door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
> so you weren't surprised like I was.
>
> Good luck TIA

Thanks, I do have an old can of PB, but I also have some PlusGas, which
I generally favour as a penetrating oil. It's a similar oil to PB, but
seems to be even more penetrating!

I will persevere with the penetrating oil for a few days and see how we
go. Thanks for the advice.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Wildfire wrote:

> About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
> almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
> effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
> solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.
>
> The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
> row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
> of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
> the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
> stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.
>
> My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
> half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.
>
> Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
> petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
> door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
> so you weren't surprised like I was.
>
> Good luck TIA

Thanks, I do have an old can of PB, but I also have some PlusGas, which
I generally favour as a penetrating oil. It's a similar oil to PB, but
seems to be even more penetrating!

I will persevere with the penetrating oil for a few days and see how we
go. Thanks for the advice.


--
Grunff

Re: Rear door hinges on 1998 Wrangler
 

Wildfire wrote:

> About 5 years ago, my 1997 Wrangler rear hinges really got stiff,
> almost to the point of not wanting to move at all. It took a serious
> effort to shut the gate, After years of trying all sorts of oils,
> solvents, additives, etc., someone on this board suggested PB Blaster.
>
> The key to PB Blaster is that you have to apply it several days in a
> row and then again once or twice the next week. It sounds like a lot
> of work, but its only a spray on each hinge for 3 or 4 days then work
> the door back and forth for a minute or two. Then it may try to
> stiffen back up the following week and you hit it again.
>
> My rear door now swings like it's brand nes and that was a year and a
> half ago that I sprayed it and haven't since.
>
> Oh, truth in recommendation - PB Blaster does have a very strong
> petroleum smell so you'll have to use it outside or with the garage
> door open. The smell goes away fast, but I just wanted to mention it
> so you weren't surprised like I was.
>
> Good luck TIA

Thanks, I do have an old can of PB, but I also have some PlusGas, which
I generally favour as a penetrating oil. It's a similar oil to PB, but
seems to be even more penetrating!

I will persevere with the penetrating oil for a few days and see how we
go. Thanks for the advice.


--
Grunff