KNN
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@Rhinebeck01 good to know. Based on this I won’t mess w/ it anymore. Seems like this is normal. Overall I agree it did help w/ rattle though. In addition to upgraded bolts I also added some blue locktite.
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@KNN@Rhinebeck01 good to know. Based on this I won’t mess w/ it anymore. Seems like this is normal. Overall I agree it did help w/ rattle though. In addition to upgraded bolts I also added some blue locktite.
That's great man.I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread. I stumbled upon it a few hours ago, and while intrigued over the Amazon options, I didn't want to wait 2 days for Amazon to deliver it, especially since I have a Rubicon Trail snow wheeling trip coming up this weekend, and I don't want to listen to that rattling gate the entire way there and back. So I did what every geek like me would do... Flippity jippity, I modeled and 3D printed it!
I reused the factory 10mm fasteners. I cut the pocket to fit the washers already on those fasteners.
All-in-all, it fits my tailgate pocket PERFECTLY, a hair on the snug side as I aimed for.
If you're interested in this, you may want to follow my posting of it on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5209585) in case it ever gets updated or remixed. I'll attach my original .STL file here too.
My print settings:
* ABS filament
* 4 walls, floors, and ceilings
* 0.20mm layer height
* 40% cubic infill
* Monotonic top/bottom layers
Enjoy, and happy printing!
That’s awesome! Anyone willing to make me one and sell it?I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread. I stumbled upon it a few hours ago, and while intrigued over the Amazon options, I didn't want to wait 2 days for Amazon to deliver it, especially since I have a Rubicon Trail snow wheeling trip coming up this weekend, and I don't want to listen to that rattling gate the entire way there and back. So I did what every geek like me would do... Flippity jippity, I modeled and 3D printed it!
I reused the factory 10mm fasteners. I cut the pocket to fit the washers already on those fasteners.
All-in-all, it fits my tailgate pocket PERFECTLY, a hair on the snug side as I aimed for.
If you're interested in this, you may want to follow my posting of it on Thingiverse (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5209585) in case it ever gets updated or remixed. I'll attach my original .STL file here too.
My print settings:
* ABS filament
* 4 walls, floors, and ceilings
* 0.20mm layer height
* 40% cubic infill
* Monotonic top/bottom layers
Enjoy, and happy printing!
Same; I would pay someone to print it to try it out. If it is a bit tighter fit, I would not have use the Velcro to take up the slack.That’s awesome! Anyone willing to make me one and sell it?
@TroyBoyI just tried this and it was worse than my factory latch. The problem is there is no front-to-back adjustment. I ended up putting the factory latch back and adjusting it properly.
i would interested in one for purchase as well...That’s awesome! Anyone willing to make me one and sell it?
@JeepmarkjlOrdered. I really need to stop visiting this forum because you guys are really great at spending my money. I’m weak. Must add stuff to Jeep is now hardwired into my brain. It whispers to me every day. “Go ahead, get it….”
Thanks also order the beefier bolts too. Both should be here by Monday.@Jeepmarkjl
Also be sure to buy new bolts... do not bother using the supplied bolts.. THEN, do the install and keep adjusting .... adjust adjust til you get a good result. It takes a bit of trial and error but worth it in the long run, if you can achieve the desired result..
Can't get the result.... then return the offering, while the Amazon return window is in the mix.
Hi @Rhinebeck01, I think it just didn't work for my JL. Setup is pretty easy, I just tightened it enough so that it could be moved by the tailgate closing around it and then tighten it up. I'm thinking, for my JL, it needs to come forward a bit.@TroyBoy
Could be that you just did not take the time to adjust and re-adjust til until you received the desired results...
I know the aftermarket latch did in fact remedy the rattling issue for me.
Yes, I did upgrade the latch hardware (2 bolts) and used some Velcro on the latch and did make many small adjustments til I go it right... but again, the latch did the job for me/my JL. With the stock latch, i tried but.... could not stop the noise.
No, I am not saying the aftermarket latch will work for all JL's .. to many variables to say that.