Quick Gen II Justy tailgate question...

[WagonsOnly]

OK, for any of you who happen to have a Gen II (1989-1994) US market Justy, or access to one:

 

A couple of days ago I lent my '94 4-dr Justy to a friend. Seems yesterday she went grocery shopping and either a shopping carriage or an Excursion hit the back of the car. The strip that goes across the hatch, over the license plate holder, was completely shattered. My question: Does the strip screw, glue or clip in? How hard is it to replace or should I just save myself the bother and get a new hatch with a good strip; and, if this is the case, will a hatch from a (much more common) two-door Justy fit? The dealer had no idea what I was talking about, but then I didn't have the car with me (and the local dealer is notoriously bad at servicing anything older than a '99 or so). Any input would be appreciated. (if you have this part, please PM me with shipping and installation info before I double-post this to the Marketplace.)

 

Thanks,Andrew

[Esteban32696]

Are you talking about the black plastic piece that runs across the hatch, has Subaru decal on right side ?? It is mounted by a couple of attached plastic pins & clips, & also, the hatch handle & 2 rear license tag lights, that screw thru it. You remove interior access panel to get to it all. BAD thing, I see is no listing JUST for that cover, it is called.. I do see the " Cover, Rear gate assembly" as an entire assembly with hatch handle, lights, etc. Part number is;

7910 57380 for a 1994. May give Jamie@SubaruGenuineParts.com a line to see if she can get the " cover" only.

Doubtful, that a junkyard would sell just this part, unless tailgate is damaged.I'll keep looking.

Esteban

 

I do see the larger center piece[ where plate lamps & latch attach, but it shows it is for an older model '88-'89. Not sure that would work.That Part # is 7910 44370. You can post your needs on this Justy website as well;

http://subarujusty.proboards20.com/

[WagonsOnly]

Thanks very much, I appreciate it. This is the Justy that was on Autotrader this past October--other than that it's running great so far. I'm not disappointed in it at all and hopefully after I get the dings taken care of (it was hit in the left rear, not shown in the photos) it'll last me past 200K.