Tailgate not closing tight

[keving]

Is it typical on a 60 for the tailgates, upper and lower; not to close right tight? Mine always rattle around on rough roads. Almost as if the strikers are worn but that doesn't appear to be the case. Any fixes for this?

Just curious.
Thanks

 

[klinetime574]

Odds are it is not the hatch and tailgate but the various panels attached to them. Make sure all the screws are tight. Little access panels and such. Also the rear window washer bag access in the cargo panel. Mine rattles like crazy.

Make sure all the bolts are tight back there. Make sure the latch lines up properly. It shouldn't be hard to find the problem. But in the end remember this is a Landcruiser. It may rattle and shake, but you will love every second of it.

Hope you get it figured out

 

[AlexD]

It is also possible to alter the position of the rubber "bump stops" that the tailgate rests on by slackening off the bolts that hold them in position. Repositioning these to press firmly against the tailgate ought to keep it in place but you will have to close it firmly.

 

[2mbb]

There are adjustments for the latches as described in the body & chassis FSM. It could be that some of these have loosened up. In general, the tail gate should not rattle.

 

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Mine does that too and I have been needing to figure it out. I guess I could go to the above hobby shop? WTH is that about.

 

[Biche]

Mine was not closing tight and was rattling a lot. The latch mecanism in the upper tailgate was worn out. When closing it with a screwdriver I could see the play. Replaced mine and now it's tight and the rattle is gone.

 

[Godwin]

Is it typical on a 60 for the tailgates, upper and lower; not to close right tight? Mine always rattle around on rough roads. Almost as if the strikers are worn but that doesn't appear to be the case. Any fixes for this?

Just curious.
Thanks

Sometimes all it takes it takes is to give the lower gate a good slam. Have you tried that?

 

[rrv333]

I adjusted the striker plates and it solved my problems.

 

[keving]

Sometimes all it takes it takes is to give the lower gate a good slam. Have you tried that?

Yes, I try that everytime I close it

I will try to adjust the strikers and see what happens,


Thanks for all the feed back!!!!

 

[Paul07]

ma bee not the most beauty full solution but no more rattling