Tail Gate

[Richard Rendon]

I bought a ST a few months ago, not new, and there seems to be a irritating rattle coming from the tail gate when I hit bumps in the road. It feels tight when opening aned closing and I've used some WD-40. Does anyone know if there are some kind of adjustments that can be made?

 

[Dre L]

Check your tail lamps for looseness / broken screw threadholes.



Check your swaybar for worn end link bushings or loose end link nuts.



Check your spare tire to make sure it is cranked up all the way.

 

[Richard Rendon]

Thanks Nobleman, but it's coming from the tailgate itself. With the tailgate closed I grab the top and shake, it's the same exact sound I hear when I hit a bump while driving.

 

[Fred]

It's not the cable ends rattling is it? I know they have some spring clips on them that hold them in place. Just a thought.

 

[Mark Grumpy]

R*2,

you in bldg 581?? What color is your ST??



grump

 

[Richard Rendon]

I'm the silver one. Usually parked in front.

 

[Chris P]

how is it when you open your tailgate maybe open the access panel and see

 

[brandon mena]

Oue tailgates are removeable, look at the round part that slides like a hinge, kinda sorta. It should have a rubber or plastic busing in it. I think mine does (sorry I'm thinking off of the top of my head. If you open the tailgate at about a 45 degree angle you can lift it up and away from the truck.