69 Blazer Hatch rattle

[asolde]

What are you guys doing to fix the hatch from rattleing so much? Drives me nuts.....

[1tuff71]

Are you missing the strip on the tailgate ? Maybe you need to adjust the latch catches.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 1tuff71

Are you missing the strip on the tailgate?

x2. My K5 lacked the strip when I bought it and the hatch rattle was quite noticeable. Adding the strip went a long way to reduce the noise. Later I added the missing rubber bumpers (one from you IIRC) and now the hatch is solid with very little noise. What hatch parts might you be missing if any?

[asolde]

I don't think I am missing any parts.It must have drove the original owner nuts too because there are make shift pads and rub strips all around the hatch. The hatch is not centered in the opening for one thing. I think there are fore and aft adjustments on the upper hinges but not sure. Here are a few pics.

[asolde]

more pics

[DeadheadNM]

Huh, it does look complete. How's the gasket quality? All the bolts tight? Are the rubber bumpers doing anything or need to be tweaked for better contact with the hatch? Is the tailgate loose or malaligned?

[DeadheadNM]

I'm checking other posts as there is a piece on each side I don't see....

[DeadheadNM]

I don't see these "brackets" on your hatch. Not sure if these are what contact the rubber bumpers or not (my K5 isn't here at moment to check) or if absence would increase noise:

[Dirt's72]

I confirmed this on my hatch asolde. Yours is missing those cover peices on both sides of your hatch and they ride on the rubber peices when hatch is closed. Good eye Pete.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Dirt's72

I confirmed this on my hatch asolde. Yours is missing those cover peices on both sides of your hatch and they ride on the rubber peices when hatch is closed. Good eye Pete.

Thanks Derek - maybe the absence contributes to the rattle. I have a spare set of these somewhere.

[asolde]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks Derek - maybe the absence contributes to the rattle. I have a spare set of these somewhere.

That would be cool if you had an extra set Pete, Let me know. Thanks for the help guys. Alex

[DeadheadNM]

You bet Alex - here's the set I have. These haven't been cleaned and show light surface rust - I believe they'll clean up very nicely.

I'd part with them for $30 shipped after I check my hatch to make sure I do have them I once sold a fuel neck cover in great shape not realizing I needed one for my K5

[asolde]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

You bet Alex - here's the set I have. These haven't been cleaned and show light surface rust - I believe they'll clean up very nicely.

I'd part with them for $30 shipped after I check my hatch to make sure I do have them I once sold a fuel neck cover in great shape not realizing I needed one for my K5

Ok Pete I'll take them off your hands if you don't need them. Thanks Alex

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by asolde

Ok Pete I'll take them off your hands if you don't need them. Thanks Alex

We're all good. I ran and checked - I do have a set on my hatch. PM on the way....

[cleszkie]

The long rods inside the hatch that run from the T-handle to the catches on either side can rattle too if you don't have the little foam deadeners on them anymore.

[asolde]

Originally Posted by cleszkie

The long rods inside the hatch that run from the T-handle to the catches on either side can rattle too if you don't have the little foam deadeners on them anymore.

Thanks I will take a look at that. Where can I see them from?