Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>> was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>> it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>> to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

I should add something. Once you get it free and working, clean it
off, dry it off, and put graphite powder lube on it. That won't attract
and trap dust.

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>> was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>> it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>> to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

I should add something. Once you get it free and working, clean it
off, dry it off, and put graphite powder lube on it. That won't attract
and trap dust.

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

DougW did pass the time by typing:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>> was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>> it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>> to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

I should add something. Once you get it free and working, clean it
off, dry it off, and put graphite powder lube on it. That won't attract
and trap dust.

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

On 11 Jan 2004 09:35 AM, DougW posted the following:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or
>> close. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they
>> did to resolve it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine),
>> but that didn't seem to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products
>> they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

My favorite lube for something like this is Boeshield T-9. It is a
liquid spray lube that penetrates but does not have the stickiness
problem associated with other lubes. It was developed by Boeing and is
available from aircraft supply outlets, and I have seen it in marine
stores too.

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Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

On 11 Jan 2004 09:35 AM, DougW posted the following:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or
>> close. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they
>> did to resolve it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine),
>> but that didn't seem to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products
>> they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

My favorite lube for something like this is Boeshield T-9. It is a
liquid spray lube that penetrates but does not have the stickiness
problem associated with other lubes. It was developed by Boeing and is
available from aircraft supply outlets, and I have seen it in marine
stores too.

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Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

On 11 Jan 2004 09:35 AM, DougW posted the following:
> Wood did pass the time by typing:
>> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or
>> close. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they
>> did to resolve it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine),
>> but that didn't seem to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products
>> they used? Thanks...
>
> First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
>
> As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> opening/closing.

My favorite lube for something like this is Boeshield T-9. It is a
liquid spray lube that penetrates but does not have the stickiness
problem associated with other lubes. It was developed by Boeing and is
available from aircraft supply outlets, and I have seen it in marine
stores too.

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Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

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Mike
98 TJ SE

Wood wrote:

>I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
>
>
>

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

Check this out!
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Mike
98 TJ SE

Wood wrote:

>I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
>
>
>

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

Check this out!
http://groups.google.ca/groups?hl=en...p%25252Bwillys

Mike
98 TJ SE

Wood wrote:

>I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or close. I
>was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they did to resolve
>it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine), but that didn't seem
>to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products they used? Thanks...
>
>
>
>

Re: Tailgate hard to move...suggestions?
 

"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040111100413689-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 11 Jan 2004 09:35 AM, DougW posted the following:
> > Wood did pass the time by typing:
> >> I bought a '01 TJ used, and the tailgate is very hard to open or
> >> close. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, and what they
> >> did to resolve it. I tried some WD-40 on the hinges (which look fine),
> >> but that didn't seem to do much. Has anyone got any ideas or products
> >> they used? Thanks...
> >
> > First off, WD-40 isn't a lubricant it's a Water Displacer, hence WD.
> >
> > As for lube, get yourself some PB-Blaster and let that soak in.
> > If the vehicle ever got hit the hinges may be out of whack there
> > should be a way to re-align the hinges by loosening the bolts then
> > opening/closing.
>
> My favorite lube for something like this is Boeshield T-9. It is a
> liquid spray lube that penetrates but does not have the stickiness
> problem associated with other lubes. It was developed by Boeing and is
> available from aircraft supply outlets, and I have seen it in marine
> stores too.
>
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Breakfree CLP has been used by the military for years in -60 to 100 degrees,
on every thing from weapons to lubricating hinges. It repels dirt, water,
salt, and never gets sticky but what do I know.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR