i have an 89 lx, and the hatch will not not rattling, it is rubbing the body on the sides, near the tailights, i thought maybe the whole thing was bent, but the top is still in line, n-e one else have this problem, and any ideas how to get it to stop frickin rattlin?
do you still have the rubber stoppers on the part of the hatch that touches the lights? If you do, you can unscrew them a bit to hold the hatch up higher. If you have no idea what i'm talking about i can take a pic for you
Mine rattles some too... but usually I have my music too loud to notice... but that makes my spoiler rattle like crazy on tha hatch (LX spoiler)... needs me some dynamat
when these wear out you generaly should replace your hatch seal also as what may have occurred since 1989 is these stops have wore and mashed your hatch seals the link above has the little bumpers they also hav seals for your hatch!!
All of the above is good advice. You should also check the condition of the striker bushing. If it is missing or broken your hatch will rattle like a new Chevy. You can also adjust the striker up and down. I think I read somewhere that the later model fox hatches had some kind of additional rubber bumper further up along the side of the hatch. Is this true or am I just imagining it? I never remember to look when I am at car shows.
not to sound like a dumbass, but what is the striker, and how do u adjust it, thanx a ton to all, I LOVE THIS WEB SITE!!!! i live in OWENSBORO 7.5, u?
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