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Volrider



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Creaking Tailgate?

Just wondering if anyone has had a creaking noise (seems to be coming from the left side) when closing the tailgate. Probably needs some lubrication, so just after tips as what to use and where please Question

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SYFL2



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I use a silicone spray on the chromed bit of the strut.
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Kage



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Must be catching! Mine's just started doing this as well.
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ReggiePerrin



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SYFL2 wrote:
I use a silicone spray on the chromed bit of the strut.

Me too... it is a quick, easy and cheap fix but not a hugely long term.
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I must have used half a can of silicone spray on the tailgate hinges before I realised it was the struts making the creaking noise Censored Censored Censored
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Good to hear it's such a simple fix, mine creaks occasionally when opening, but not closing Thumbs Up Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Wondering what that was for while now Thumbs Up

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Same here. I thought it was my old bones.

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Volrider



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I will try the silicone spray on the struts and I have some lithium grease spray that I will use on the hinges and hopefully all will be quite again Smile 2014 Freelander 2 XS TD4
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The studs at the body end of the struts were each about half a turn loose on my car and the creaking stopped when I tightened them up. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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