AEROCOOK Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 My 98 Legacy wagon has an annoying tailgate rattle that I've been trying to fix for months. Yesterday I noticed that the two spring loaded rubber parts in the door opening do not make contact with the tailgate when it's closed. There is a hole on each side of the tailgate right where I'd expect the rubber pieces to make contact but there is a gap that I think may be causing my rattle. I'm wondering if there is a missing clip or something that fits into the hole? I knew this would be a difficult post to follow so I've provided pictures. Am I missing pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 There may be some missing rubber bumpers. Hopefully someone with a 2nd gen Legacy can look at their Legacy and comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Not sure from the description or images but could you split a small length of thin rubber hose and wrap it around the latch area in in the center of the hatch? Is it the actual door that is rattling? Edited October 17, 2014 by brus brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEROCOOK Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks for the replies, I thought this thread was dead. I cant say for sure where the rattle is coming from but I'll try to simplify my question... Picture 2 is the driver side end of the tailgate, just about dead center of the picture there is a hole, does anything go into the hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_25/body/back_door_parts/ see # 14 & 15 looks like youre missing the guts on mine theres a spring loaded thing in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Adjust the bottom frame hook in a bit. Take off the middle plastic cover that goes over the hook. Loosen the two 12mm bolts that secure the hook Take a block of wood put it against the outside of the hook and hit the 2x4 with a hammer (hard) You will be able to move the hook in about a 1/4" Tighten the bolts Put it back together Enjoy no rattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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