Any way to quiet the tailgate?

[todds112]

Anyone found a way to stop it from banging around? Getting on my nerves when I'm on dirt roads and it "bangs" constantly.

Will replacing the weather stripping help?

[milesdzyn]

If the weather stripping is worn that may help. Also try and wiggle the door, door latch mechanism, and latch housing. With all the vibration that translates up to the body things work their way loose.

Miles

[ms1223]

I purchased some weather stripping from JCWhitney and attached it with a NAPA black weather stripping glue. I had to trim it on the hinge side. It's been 4 years and no problems.

[Erik712m]

Also helps keep the dust out.

[Buzz]

I can't claim to have originated this, I saw it suggested somewhere. I bought a pack of those circular rubber gaskets that fit the female end of a garden hose to stop leaks when you screw two lengths together or put on a nozzel. I just put the gasket over the door latch post and slide it down to the base. This creates a spacer that takes up the slack in the mechanisim to stop and cushion the rattle.

[Twin Pinzies]

I had a nasty squeeking rear door problem that was solved by spraying lubricant on all the interfaces of the spare tire mount. Turns out, it was the spare tire making all the noise. A sloppy rear door seems to happen often to Pinzgauers. I agree with the above posts, taking up the space that forms is the key.

[todds112]

Thanks will try some of that. I did put a couple pieces of rubber, closed cell foam insulation under the latch (the large flat plate where the pin attaches). I'm going to try to seal up the whole door better. Good Gosh! $40 a meter for the original stuff?! I'll try something else.

I'ld also like to fill that gap between the door and the top. It seems to suck the dust in there when on dirt roads. Can't help keeping the little amount of heat inside either.

[mjnims]

Todd
I found that 1/2 copper pipe fit nicely into the holes in the rear door and with a piece of 3/4 between the two pieces and some foam insulation on the 3/4 the rear canvas seals up tightly when driving. This does not leave the rough edge of an angle iron peice on the rear door another system used by some to seal the rear.
My rear door does not rattle anymore on my 710 but I went a little farther than some might. I had some cracking issues on my 712 and wanted to carry some water/gas cans with me.

[Erik712m]

Mike, that looks very nice.

[todds112]

I'll say! Nice job! I was thinking of moving the spare inside to get some weight off the door.

That is a great set-up you've got there! Should patent and sell those!

[mjnims]

They are one of the items being sold. I started wtih a couple of thoughts. One it had to be a bolt on replacement for existing parts, two to get the tire off the back door, three to be able to carry water/gas and four to give the rear of the truck some protection off road. I tested the rear bumper as well as the rest of the off road armor and they work great. To date my trucks have taken no damage. The armor has a few scratches and scuffs but that is what it is there for.

[todds112]

Oh, just looked closer at the pic. It ties in with those side rails, doesn't it?
Sweet! Wish I had a little disposable income.

[mjnims]

Todd
The rear bumper replaces the whole tubing arrangement and side angle support. I can put the original items back on if I ever decided to go back. The side rails were designed to tie into the tubing for added rear support so the new rear bumper also ties into the side rails for similar reasons. Works well and keeps the whole back end safe when off roading.

[todds112]

Darn nice work! Wish I had "skilz".

I was talking about tying into these type side rails: