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als70chevy4x4 · 03-04-2011, 12:59 AM

my Blazer is missing the strip on the tailgate will this clear up most of the rattle?Any tricks you guys use or just live with it?it has new seals everywhere
Thanks Al

bouncytruck · 03-04-2011, 01:21 AM

You can adjust the hatch brackets a bit. There are the pieces that create tension against the hatch when it is latched closed. If you move them out a bit so they create more pressure, it will help reduce rattles. You might also try to put a piece of thick foam weather stripping on the bottom of the hatch where it meats the tail gate.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-04-2011, 09:18 AM

Turn the radio up or where ear plugs.

timjt · 03-04-2011, 09:33 AM

I'm not exactly sure I'm picturing the problem but I've found that some rattles can be fixed by taking some extra tubing, cutting a half inch square (or what ever size works best) and using that as a wedge or temporary 'seal' to stop rattling and protect whatever the rattling object is hitting..

bouncytruck · 03-04-2011, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Turn the radio up or where ear plugs.

or get louder exhaust!

SeventyOne · 03-04-2011, 06:41 PM

I know what the problem is.

There are a series of bolts that run along both bedsides and 4 in the windshield frame. Remove them. Remove the top.

Rattles will be gone so long as you do not reverse these steps.

hotrodhomi · 03-04-2011, 07:14 PM

the best thing you can do is take it off and never put it back on. That's what I did.

jaros44sr · 03-04-2011, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Turn the radio up or where ear plugs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

or get louder exhaust!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

I know what the problem is.

There are a series of bolts that run along both bedsides and 4 in the windshield frame. Remove them. Remove the top.

Rattles will be gone so long as you do not reverse these steps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

the best thing you can do is take it off and never put it back on. That's what I did.

You guys crack me up...

swyfor5 · 03-04-2011, 08:16 PM

I agree with the exhaust fix, cherry bombs or louder magnaflows!

als70chevy4x4 · 03-05-2011, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the help guys.Living on the Wet Coast taking the top off isnt a option if I want to drive the thing more than 3 months of the year. I went to NAPA and got some adhevise foam tape and that got 95 % of it.That and adjusting the latchs(thanks for that tip bouncytruck)Cant wait to go topless though.Hey bouncytruck were fairly close when do you start going topless?
Later
Al

bouncytruck · 03-05-2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by als70chevy4x4

Thanks for the help guys.Living on the Wet Coast taking the top off isnt a option if I want to drive the thing more than 3 months of the year. I went to NAPA and got some adhevise foam tape and that got 95 % of it.That and adjusting the latchs(thanks for that tip bouncytruck)Cant wait to go topless though.Hey bouncytruck were fairly close when do you start going topless?
Later
Al

I usually pull the top in mid may. We always get that teaser week in May and I like to try and capitalize on it. I do have a soft top and run it until late September.

03-04-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
als70chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Alberni British Columbia Posts: 249	Blazer top rattles....any tips? my Blazer is missing the strip on the tailgate will this clear up most of the rattle?Any tricks you guys use or just live with it?it has new seals everywhere Thanks Al

03-04-2011, 01:21 AM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? You can adjust the hatch brackets a bit. There are the pieces that create tension against the hatch when it is latched closed. If you move them out a bit so they create more pressure, it will help reduce rattles. You might also try to put a piece of thick foam weather stripping on the bottom of the hatch where it meats the tail gate. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-04-2011, 09:18 AM	#3
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? Turn the radio up or where ear plugs. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

03-04-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? I'm not exactly sure I'm picturing the problem but I've found that some rattles can be fixed by taking some extra tubing, cutting a half inch square (or what ever size works best) and using that as a wedge or temporary 'seal' to stop rattling and protect whatever the rattling object is hitting.. __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

03-04-2011, 06:41 PM	#6
SeventyOne Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 1,381	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? I know what the problem is. There are a series of bolts that run along both bedsides and 4 in the windshield frame. Remove them. Remove the top. Rattles will be gone so long as you do not reverse these steps. Last edited by SeventyOne; 03-04-2011 at 06:48 PM.

03-04-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? the best thing you can do is take it off and never put it back on. That's what I did. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-04-2011, 08:16 PM	#9
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? I agree with the exhaust fix, cherry bombs or louder magnaflows!

03-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#10
als70chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Alberni British Columbia Posts: 249	Re: Blazer top rattles....any tips? Thanks for the help guys.Living on the Wet Coast taking the top off isnt a option if I want to drive the thing more than 3 months of the year. I went to NAPA and got some adhevise foam tape and that got 95 % of it.That and adjusting the latchs(thanks for that tip bouncytruck)Cant wait to go topless though.Hey bouncytruck were fairly close when do you start going topless? Later Al



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