GreasemonkeySC Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Did the MJ tailgate have a plastic bushing in the hinge? I know mine does not, and the hinges are very loose. If I go through the process, would anyone be interested? I can as easily make 1 set, as I can make 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strokermjcomanche Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 No plastic bushings were in from the factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I would definitely be interested. Mine is very loose and annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 I'll try to get a few sets made over the next week or so, and test out the thickness.My goal is to take up some of the slack, and stop the tailgate from being so clunky in it's mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 On 10/21/2018 at 10:25 PM, GreasemonkeySC said: Did the MJ tailgate have a plastic bushing in the hinge? I know mine does not, and the hinges are very loose. If I go through the process, would anyone be interested? I can as easily make 1 set, as I can make 20. Expand I would LOVE a set of bushings. My tailgate rattles like hell. I cannot believe there were no bushings from the factory. The metal on metal squeaks like all get out, and is constantly rusty. Also, the "double D" shaped lug on the bed suggests that something filled the space on the flats, and I am betting its some plastic piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIKE Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 What about the rubber bumpers at the top? Mine are too thin and my tail gate rattles back and forth up there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 2:18 PM, PIKE said: What about the rubber bumpers at the top? Mine are too thin and my tail gate rattles back and forth up there too. I've seen those in the help section at the parts stores. They will be a universal set of rubber stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 10/22/2018 at 3:05 AM, AZJeff said: I would LOVE a set of bushings. My tailgate rattles like hell. I cannot believe there were no bushings from the factory. The metal on metal squeaks like all get out, and is constantly rusty. Expand Believe it - there were no bushings. A quick fix would be to order a short length of 2" - 2-1/4" adhesive shrink tubing caps like THESE and trim/shrink one around each of the male pins of the tailgate hinges. It may have to be replaced every other year or so depending on how much you open/close it, but it'll make it quiet riding on a cushioned surface. EDIT: Just ordered a couple of caps. Will post up when installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 I was going to actually zip some bushings out of HDPE, or similar.High density plastic should take a considerable amount of time to wear out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 2:54 PM, HOrnbrod said: Believe it - there were no bushings. A quick fix would be to order a short length of 2" - 2-1/4" adhesive shrink tubing caps like THESE and trim/shrink one around each of the male pins of the tailgate hinges. It may have to be replaced every other year or so depending on how much you open/close it, but it'll make it quiet riding on a cushioned surface. EDIT: Just ordered a couple of caps. Will post up when installed. Expand I purchased a set of bushings for a Ford pickup, and am modifying them to fit the MJ. We can compare notes when I am done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Articul8 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 any more R&D going on about this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasemonkeySC Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share Posted December 24, 2018 I've got some delrin & phenolic to choose from. I made some measurements, but it's been busy at work, so no I've not had time to write a program for the CNC machine.Not forgotten. I think about it every time I open the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I made a set from some very large self-adhesive heat shrink tubing from my local hardware store. They work quite well. i would expect the solution proposed by "HOrnbrod" would work quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespwsullivan Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I'm interested in a set of these if you're making a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsuco Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 On 12/26/2018 at 8:09 PM, jamespwsullivan said: I'm interested in a set of these if you're making a list. Expand Same here. I'd rather spend more money for something that will last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorT Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Any suggestions on lubing the moving parts for the tailgate latch? Have used WD40 in the past but wondering if there's something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 On 3/24/2019 at 9:37 PM, SenorT said: Any suggestions on lubing the moving parts for the tailgate latch? Have used WD40 in the past but wondering if there's something better. Expand WD40 eats paint over time. I prefer a spray lithium grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMO413 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 White lithium grease in my go to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogmorgo Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Penetrating oils aren't awful for quick squeak hunting but for long-term lube the thin oils tend to run off. I've also used lithium grease with success. Dry graphite sprays work great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chukkklez Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I am 100% interested in buying some tailgate bushings off of you when/if you get around to making them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 @Dzimm, is this something you could make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokinn Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 I've been using Magic Lube with good success. Teflon based lube, water proof and wide temp range. Slightly cheaper at Home Despot. https://www.amazon.com/Aladdin-Magic-Teflon-Lubricant-Sealant/dp/B008GTWE8I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 3:06 AM, 89 MJ said: @Dzimm, is this something you could make? Expand I could easily make something but I don't know what longevity would be like. I could certainly make some from TPU and some from PETG and see how they work but I wouldn't make any guarantees on how long they'd last. There are engineering plastics That are much better suited for this application such as PVX or Delrin but they are extremely expensive and would need to be milled out. A good solution for now is the heat shrink tube as mentioned above or coating with lithium grease but that could be messy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 are we just talking about the tailgate pivots? what about just buying a sheet of thin tephlon and cutting a strip to wrap around the pivots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/10/2021 at 1:46 AM, Pete M said: are we just talking about the tailgate pivots? what about just buying a sheet of thin tephlon and cutting a strip to wrap around the pivots? Expand What sort of retention method would you suggest? Would there be and issue with something like that walking out over time and use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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