Rear window rattle??

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Carnut16

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The rear window on my Ty rattles when I drive and I have heard that this is common. I tried wrapping duct tape around the u-bolt, but it only stops it for about two days. Is there a way to permanently fix this?
 
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Richme

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On 2002-02-10 01:16, Carnut16 wrote:
The rear window on my Ty rattles when I drive and I have heard that this is common. I tried wrapping duct tape around the u-bolt, but it only stops it for about two days. Is there a way to permanently fix this?
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Here's a couple of solutions from LIST members;

I had this problem really bad for awhile. I lubed up everything, took the
tailgate apart and tightened everything, etc etc. To no avail. What I
found caused my squeak was the weather-stripping that goes around the whole
back opening. This weather-stripping pulls straight off(atleast mine does
:smile: ) Along the bottom edge I pulled it back and found tons of dirt/leaves
etc collected underneath it. I cleaned it up and used some lube on the
metal, then slipped it back on. The noise stays away for about 4 months for
me and then comes back. I just accept it as my cleaning duties. I'm
curious if this helps you, so let me know. Nic

Here's another from Daron;

> The temporary quick fix which I was told about which does work is to put
> some friction tape or some black electric tape, or I guess any tape for
> that matter around the U bracket that locks the window into the tailgate.
> I was told that through time the bracket wears thin and causes the sweak.
> I am told that the bracket is easy to replace and costs around $27.00 and
> you get a new handle.. but I forgot the part number...
>

Or, you could do what I do and take the plastic cover off the inside of the
tailgate and adjust the latch retaining mechanism. Toward the front and up a
bit ( with tailgate down) will snug the window down. Adjust in small
increments.
Don't forget those bolts that secure the window to the hinges. They
loosen/distort the hinge and need to be tightened once in a while.
Later,
Daron

HTH,
 
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Grizzle

New member
I think that GMC/CHEVY should have thought about this a little more when they produced these damned trucks :smile:

I posted a while back about this as well, I came to one conclusion...

GET SOME SUBS AND HOOOK THEM UP TO A NICE AMP AND LET THEM RIP, Thus, you can't hear the window anymore :smile:
 
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ABLITZ

Damn Yankee
electric tape worked 4 mine..the guy who owned it b4 me put some on there..had the truck 3 months havent heard a thing
 
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