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JK lift gate only goes up 3/4 of the way

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by Johnnytruelove, Dec 25, 2016.

  1. Dec 25, 2016 at 4:18 AM
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    Johnnytruelove

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    Johnnytruelove [OP] New Member

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    the back liftgate on my JK seems to go up 3/4 of the way, not all the way like I've seen some JK's and other jeeps, any ideas?
     
    Johnnytruelove, Dec 25, 2016
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  2. Dec 25, 2016 at 8:06 AM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome! The lift struts might be getting weak, and need to be replaced
     
    chris4x4, Dec 25, 2016
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  3. Dec 26, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    C2T

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    I am assuming a 2015 is still under warranty...might want to let the dealer figure it out. Other than that, if there is nothing getting in the way, it then pretty much has to be one of the struts (as Chris said). Can you (gently) push it up all the way? Look for a bend in one of the struts. You can disconnect then one at a time to see which is not extending all the way.
     
    C2T, Dec 26, 2016
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