Hooke Road tailgate stopper

[Fishtaco]

Doesnt really fit a late TJ as advertised, its about an inch too short but you can make it work.
No big deal really but thought I would post in case anyone else was considering one and would not be happy with the slide stopper having to push on the plastic hinge cover.

 

[Mac]

Thanks for the info... I just received this item after getting tired of fighting the tailgate - but I only saw your review AFTER I PURCHASED IT...
Life SUCKS! Oh Well - I am an old Navy Sea Bee and "CanDO" will get it done. Thanks for the pics and the info.. It helped me greatly Thanks Again ! !

 

[TheBoogieman]

Life SUCKS! Oh Well

The alternative is much worse.

 

[Mac]

YES IT IS !! ! ! But ... I feel better now because I have sent it BACK & will jury rig something else of my own doing - Thanks Uncle Sam for Making me an OLD Navy Seabee with a "Can Do" mind set.... !

 

[Mac]

YES IT IS !! ! ! But ... I feel better now because I have sent it BACK & will jury rig something else of my own doing - Thanks Uncle Sam for Making me an OLD Navy Seabee with a "Can Do" mind set.... !

 

[LONGJP2]

YES IT IS !! ! ! But ... I feel better now because I have sent it BACK & will jury rig something else of my own doing - Thanks Uncle Sam for Making me an OLD Navy Seabee with a "Can Do" mind set.... !

@jscherb came up with a solution, but I think it works with the Morryde hinges.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/page-1886#post-1158942

 

[Mac]

@jscherb came up with a solution, but I think it works with the Morryde hinges.

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/what-did-you-do-to-your-tj-today.1784/page-1886#post-1158942

That looks great - but I really wanted something a little less time intense and way less WORK — because I am REALLY lazy! (and Old), thanks again.

 

[chili_pepper]

Doesnt really fit a late TJ as advertised, its about an inch too short but you can make it work.
No big deal really but thought I would post in case anyone else was considering one and would not be happy with the slide stopper having to push on the plastic hinge cover.

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Any benefit to mounting it a bit lower to miss the plastic? I realize that means it will be even shorter yet (relative to the hinge) and there might be issues with the strength of the gate if lowered, just a thought. Seems like a modified version of that design could be made to work for the TJ...

 

[Tom Andersen]

I had one of the sliding type holders, it got severely damaged when the tailgate was pushed while being held open. It never worked right after that.

Here is another one that I have never bought, but it looks better.

https://americanoutlawjeepparts.com/shop/jeep-gate-keeper/

 

[mrblaine]

I had one of the sliding type holders, it got severely damaged when the tailgate was pushed while being held open. It never worked right after that.

Here is another one that I have never bought, but it looks better.

[URL]https://americanoutlawjeepparts.com/shop/jeep-gate-keeper/[/URL]

https://www.rbadoor.com/12-kickdown-door-holder-grand-standard.html

 

[DavidBT]

I use a piece of schedule 40 pvc pipe that I cut to length. I think I cut it 6" and it probably could be a little longer.

 

[leoang90]

https://www.rbadoor.com/12-kickdown-door-holder-grand-standard.html

Thanks for the idea! I ended up getting something similar that was inexpensive and works perfectly! Used some heavy duty 3M tape and it seems to be holding up fine so no drilling needed (yet).

 

[MikekiM]

Thanks for the idea! I ended up getting something similar that was inexpensive and works perfectly! Used some heavy duty 3M tape and it seems to be holding up fine so no drilling needed (yet).

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I doubt the 3M tape is going to hold, but worth the try. I use the AmericanOutlaw Gate Keeper. Installed with riv-nuts. Test fitting below.

 

[mrblaine]

I doubt the 3M tape is going to hold, but worth the try. I use the AmericanOutlaw Gate Keeper. Installed with riv-nuts. Test fitting below.

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If he used the VHB with good prep, I would be surprised if it didn't hold. His has a lot more surface area in contact with the gate.

 

[leoang90]

If he used the VHB with good prep, I would be surprised if it didn't hold. His has a lot more surface area in contact with the gate.

Yes, that's exactly what I used. I gave the tailgate a hard push with the stopper fully-extended and didn't observe the holder being nudged at all. But I'll continue to monitor and see how well the tape holds up in the coming months!

 

[mrblaine]

Yes, that's exactly what I used. I gave the tailgate a hard push with the stopper fully-extended and didn't observe the holder being nudged at all. But I'll continue to monitor and see how well the tape holds up in the coming months!

It continues to increase the bond over time so if it doesn't move right away, it only gets better.

 

[MikekiM]

If he used the VHB with good prep, I would be surprised if it didn't hold. His has a lot more surface area in contact with the gate.

I know not this VHB of which you speak.
Must go search...

 

[chili_pepper]

I know not this VHB of which you speak.
Must go search...

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/vhb-tapes-us/