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.


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Grunff