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DANL · 03-01-2003, 10:31 PM

The rear hatch, on my 72 K5, has something rattling inside. It really gets noisy on rough roads. I think it is the internal mechanical parts. Does anyone have recommendations on how to address?
Thanks in advance.

...Dan

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-01-2003, 11:55 PM

If it is just the rods that go from the latch to the outter latche's you can spray expanding foam in and it will help......That's what i did....Just my 2 cents

DANL · 03-02-2003, 12:25 AM

Hey French, thanks for the recommendation. I believe it is probably the rods. I was thinking about trying to stuff some insulation in the hatch. The expanding type sounds much easier.
Thanks again.

...Dan

DANL · 03-05-2003, 10:18 PM

Hey French, It worked.
Thanks!

...Dan

Reumster · 03-06-2003, 01:22 AM

WHen that stuff sets up will it hinder the operation of the rods? Or do you work the latch while it's setting up? I need all new rubber on my top. And a new hatch for that matter. WHo makes the new one US body?

lazygaurd · 03-06-2003, 03:30 AM

Try moving the brackets on the outer walls of the hardtop to the forward position and then tighten them so that the rear gate closes tighter and you hear the second notch latch. If you put foam tape or new seals it also helps as well. If it takes an effort to make it click twice when you close it, it usually makes it a lot quieter.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-06-2003, 09:01 AM

Glad to help out it alway's drove me crazy when my hatch rattled!!!!!

DANL · 03-06-2003, 11:10 AM

Hey Reumster, I think mothertruckers has replacement hatches.
Try this link.

http://www.mothertruckers.net/

...Dan

03-01-2003, 10:31 PM	#1
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Blazer rear hatch rattle The rear hatch, on my 72 K5, has something rattling inside. It really gets noisy on rough roads. I think it is the internal mechanical parts. Does anyone have recommendations on how to address? Thanks in advance. ...Dan

03-01-2003, 11:55 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	If it is just the rods that go from the latch to the outter latche's you can spray expanding foam in and it will help......That's what i did....Just my 2 cents __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-02-2003, 12:25 AM	#3
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks Hey French, thanks for the recommendation. I believe it is probably the rods. I was thinking about trying to stuff some insulation in the hatch. The expanding type sounds much easier. Thanks again. ...Dan

03-05-2003, 10:18 PM	#4
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks French Hey French, It worked. Thanks! ...Dan

03-06-2003, 01:22 AM	#5
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	WHen that stuff sets up will it hinder the operation of the rods? Or do you work the latch while it's setting up? I need all new rubber on my top. And a new hatch for that matter. WHo makes the new one US body? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

03-06-2003, 03:30 AM	#6
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	Try moving the brackets on the outer walls of the hardtop to the forward position and then tighten them so that the rear gate closes tighter and you hear the second notch latch. If you put foam tape or new seals it also helps as well. If it takes an effort to make it click twice when you close it, it usually makes it a lot quieter.

03-06-2003, 09:01 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Glad to help out it alway's drove me crazy when my hatch rattled!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-06-2003, 11:10 AM	#8
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Hey Reumster, I think mothertruckers has replacement hatches. Try this link. http://www.mothertruckers.net/ ...Dan



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