2021 JLU Sahara - Creaking rear window hinge.

[DogDay]

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I've tried wd-40 on the hinges but it didn't make the slightest difference. I'm worried the glass may crack. Any suggestions before I start loosing the hinge screws?

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[whitechocolate]

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I've tried wd-40 on the hinges but it didn't make the slightest difference. I'm worried the glass may crack. Any suggestions before I start loosing the hinge screws?

Lucas White Lighting Lithium grease, WD40 isnt a lubricant. It breaks down grease
Do you have third party hinge sleeves ?

 

[DogDay]

Lucas White Lighting Lithium grease, WD40 isnt a lubricant. It breaks down grease
Do you have third party hinge sleeves ?

No sleeves that I'm aware of. I'll try white lithium on the hinges. thanks!

 

[UniqueUserName]

Or try PTFE

 

[DogDay]

The lithium doesn't seem to make a difference. Hard to know if it's getting in between the pieces though.

PTFE? Teflon spray?

 

[Jeffy56]

You need something that penetrates. Silicone is good and won't dry out quickly. This stuff is useful around the house/garage/ranch, etc.

 

[DogDay]

You need something that penetrates. Silicone is good and won't dry out quickly. This stuff is useful around the house/garage/ranch, etc.

Thanks, it's coated in white lithium now so this doesn't look like an option. I may have to try and remove the hinge, clean and relube it.

 

[DogDay]

Just an update:

I loosened the two screws that held the hinge to the top and the creaking has stopped. The screws are still snug and secure.

They must have been over-tightened on the assembly line or the previous owner might have had the glass replaced? Possibly could be weather related.

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