M1009 Tail Gate rear fender issue

[Indyharleyguy]

Hi All the right side of my tail gate is about 1/4 inch from the hole in the body when you close the tail gate. Causing the rear window to not roll up the last inch. I tried a crank strap to pull then end of the truck in and broke the strap. Any idea on how to get the right rear body to move a 1/4 inch to the left?

 

[cucvrus]

On the tailgate there are 2 heavy steel guides built into the tailgate jamb. Using a large adjustable wrench bend the heavy metal guides in the direction you need to move the gate as it closes. The design keeps the gate aligned and guides it back into alignment with the body each time you open and close the gate. I apply grease to the edge and slot in the body if needed. You can also loosen the hinge bolts on the gate side and body side to make body to gate adjustments. Sometimes I have had to make shims from flat steel to get a sagging gate back into alignment. Good Luck. I hope that this is helpful information. That M1009 rear gate is a load of fun getting everything aligned and 100% operational. Getting everything cleaned and greased after you have everything aligned is key to ease of operation and long life. I fixed some real puss cases in my life. Check out this gate I overhauled on Terminus M1009. Terminus M1009 | Page 3 | SteelSoldiers Also a nice tread to read when working on a tight budget when the vehicle you have is in very rough shape and you need to fix it without breaking the bank.

 

[Indyharleyguy]

Great I should have thought about a crescent wrench much easier Thanks
Next I need to find new molding for the window

 

[cucvrus]

What moulding do you need?

 

[Indyharleyguy]

I'm trying to find the molding for the top of the rear window and the slide rails and top for both door windows. Haven't been able to find any yet

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