How to lube the rear door

[Valdez]

The rear door on my 1997 TJ is very hard to close. The space between the door metal and the frame metal is so tight, I can not get any lube in there. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Spray the hinges liberally with an aerosol white lithium grease. It'll work its way inside when you swing the tailgate back & forth.

 

[SvtLdr]

I've had good luck using silicone spray on the hinges which is a little lighter than white lithium grease. I also drilled a small hole in each hinge for better lube access.

 

[AndyG]

I've had good luck using silicone spray on the hinges which is a little lighter than white lithium grease. I also drilled a small hole in each hinge for better lube access.View attachment 278149

That is sharp, I do that to trailer lifts

 

[Tray Burge]

Did I hear someone say they needed help lubing their rear door?

 

[tr21triton]

Did I hear someone say they needed help lubing their rear door?
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man thats just wrong in every way !!!!!!!!!!!!!! butt funny !!!

 

[tr21triton]

I've had good luck using silicone spray on the hinges which is a little lighter than white lithium grease. I also drilled a small hole in each hinge for better lube access.View attachment 278149

did the same thing on my last 97 except drilled the hole up a little higher so the lube would flow down. before i did it i could barely get the tailgate to open, i'm talking grab it with both hands and pull with all ya got, after drilling it would swing right open....

 

[WallyWest]

Get her drunk first.

Wait, what are we talking about?

 

[Blackjack]

I drilled the hinges and use a needle adapter on my grease gun to force grease into the hinge.

 

[DEValken]

Sounds like you're discussing my sister...