Tail Gate Hinge Lube

[RP1]

I was reading the thread on lubing the door hinges and it reminded me I have been meaning to ask what do you all use to lube your tail gate hinge pins - and how do you do it?

My prior TJ's tailgate hinges seized up and became a major PITA and I'd like to prevent this on my JL. I have looked at them and the joints are pretty close together on them and I am wondering if anything I put on them is actually going to get to the part of the hinge pin that it needs to get to?

Thoughts?
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[mwilk012]

White lithium grease, but no it will never be a problem.

 

[nU7OuxIx]

White lithium is probably the best, but I like to use silicone spray. I find white lithium got all over the place, then you touch or brush up against it and it's all over you. It works great, just a mess for me.

Silicone spray, I find, you need to use it more frequently but it's not as messy.

 

[WillysMeow]

Silicon spray or trail dust/dirt.

 

[azbobver]

I use 3M Silicone Spray Quick Drying on my JL when it squeaks. Spray a little then open and close the gate...repeat. It doesn't attract dust.

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