HunterK Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I finally bought my first vehicle a couple days ago and what better to start with than a Comanche. I'm loving the jeep but the 2 rods that go from the latch to each side of the tail gate fell out of their holes. I have no clue how to open my tailgate now so I can get them and put them back in. Has anyone had this problem? How can I open my tailgate now so I can fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Try fishing for them using a flexible claw pick up tool through the handle hole. Might be easier with the handle removed, only three bolts. You should also be able to release each latch with a screw driver from the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The handle uses a few torx bolts to hold onto the back of the tailgate. Probably your best bet for hooking them back up. While you've got the handle off, give it a good cleaning and shoot some white grease or something in there, make sure all the pivot points in it are working smoothly. If you check out the top corners of the tailgate, you can see where the latches are. You can stick something skinny in there to push them back in to unlatch the gate. You should be able to get one side at a time, but if not you may need a helper. Had to do this back in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 ^pretty speedy slug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 ^pretty speedy slug...only two minutes :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterK Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Try fishing for them using a flexible claw pick up tool through the handle hole. Might be easier with the handle removed, only three bolts. You should also be able to release each latch with a screw driver from the top. I didn't know the handle was removable, The bolts where covered by a bed liner. I look the handle out and got the rods with a magnet. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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