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noone Member Since: 05 Apr 2025 Location: Florida Posts: 33 ![]() ![]() |
How did that happen? How did you find out?
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ss10 Member Since: 05 May 2025 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 18 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I'm assuming thats the top side ball stud that goes into the body and not the bottom one that bolts on the tailgate.
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Misha Member Since: 27 Dec 2023 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 14 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yes exactly! I think the strut seized, and when I pressed the button to lower the lift gate, it was just enough pressure and torque from the other side to snap it. I do have an extended warranty, so it's going to the shop for this. They ordered the new struts and waiting for them to arrive. They were a bit nonchalant about the location of the broken bolt. Maybe they know something I don't, or maybe they haven't grasped how inaccessible it is. Worst case scenario, I'm thinking a hole can be drilled in the metal lip to give direct access to the bolt hole. Won't matter since it's under the trim. Since you have yours disassembled, would you say that's feasible without removing the headliner? |
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ss10 Member Since: 05 May 2025 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 18 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Yeah I think a hole can be drilled in the lip to get access. No need to remove the inside trim or the headliner. I'm not sure I would want that done to my car though. The channeling of water around the tailgate is already poor IMO.
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