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I just installed this and all went well. But it is VERY Stiff when I open and close the tailgate now. It's not impossible but I do not have the slick/smooth swing I used to have at all. Now in fairness I only have the wheel on there now (no tire).

Anyone else have this once installed? Is it normal? Will it "loosen" up over time?

Thanks!

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I just installed this and all went well. But it is VERY Stiff when I open and close the tailgate now. It's not impossible but I do not have the slick/smooth swing I used to have at all. Now in fairness I only have the wheel on there now (no tire).

Anyone else have this once installed? Is it normal? Will it "loosen" up over time?

Thanks!

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Mine has loosened a bit, or I'm just getting used to it.
Mine unfortunately has started squeaking inside the bearing and it has rubbed off some paint around the hinge area. I will be contacting Rugged Ridge.
 
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Where did the paint rub off?
 

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Where did the paint rub off?
Where the inner and outer hinge components mate up. It actually rolled the aluminum over. I think its a fabrication error on mine.
 
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i have dumb visualization skills. Mind shooting a photo and circiling what you mean if its not specific. Sorry my brain is bad at that.
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