Tailgate rattle?

[itchyfeet]

The tin top used to rattle over bumps if I didn't slam the tailgate hard enough, now it rattles always over bumps.
This is not a tinny rattle this it a loud clunky rattle, it appears to be the latch but I can't see how to adjust.

the striker plate doesn't seem to adjust, it has CSK screws, the latch has a tiny bit of movement but not enough to make a difference and as it has fixings on two planes I suspect it isn't adjustable.

Maybe the seal has just collapsed over the years and thats what is needed?
Maybe the striker plate has worn?

any pointers?

thanks

Paul

[tobydog]

Are the hinges ok?

[multisi]

I had this once, the latch was loose. It shouldnt have any play. Fitted another one and no more rattle.

[itchyfeet]

Thanks for rhe suuestions, hadn't considered hinges but can't feel any movement.
looked at the latch it has movement so I suddenly had a brainwave and looked at the pop top for comparison, same movement.

but I did spot the rubber stop for the striker was missing the plastic part so fitted a piece of packing and will find out tomorrow if it has worked

E D I T going to swap them better idea

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[RogerT]

Do the hinges adjust up and down? Will be looking into this myself as if the van sits with its tail to the sun the tailgate gets very sticky to open.

[itchyfeet]

My slider gets sticky to open its the seal gettkng stuck to the door
try talcum powder

[kevtherev]

I had this for years.
Then somebody else shut the gate.
Didn't shut so he slammed it
The rattle stopped.
Looked at the history and a new seal was fitted 4 years previous, aftermarket.
Just thought that it might make a difference

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[RogerT]

My slider gets sticky to open its the seal gettkng stuck to the door
try talcum powder

Good idea, thanks!

[itchyfeet]

It's gone