Tailgate adjustment

[rustydiver]

Had a go at fitting my tailgate i got of scott a few months ago and i just cant get it to align up right, it seems as if the hinges are pulling it to the n/s a bit.

It fouls the body work by a few mm.

When i get the door closed

Its as the thing is twisted opp end gaps are different but the beltline is level. Do i need to shim the hinges???

What am i missing are there other adjustments rather than just on the door hinge bolts.

Or is a matter of perservering, swearing a bit more and carrying on with it.

 

[rustydiver]

Still trying to do it.

Got it lined up, but still needs to move towards the o/s about 5 to 6 mm, still fouls the beltline on the n/s so cant close without pulling it to one side. :evil:

 

[oneday!]

have you got the two rubber stops on the body and on the tail gate about half way up?

 

[rustydiver]

have you got the two rubber stops on the body and on the tail gate about half way up?

!!!!! NO. None were fitted on my old tailgate.

 

[oneday!]

this will normally line it up for you but it doeos look very tight

 

[rustydiver]

Come on this is realy annoying me now, no mater what i do it wont line up. Its as if the tailgate has been twisted from left to right.
Have put some packing washers in which helps a bit, but still catches the beltline on the n/s.

Thought that i would try and start on the easy door. :evil: