Hatch rattles bad.

glowstang93 said:

Start with adjusting the bumpers down so that it tightens up when closed. The latch and striker bolt is next step. The striker bolt may need a new bushing and may need moved to align properly when hatch is closed.

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I think that may be my first problem... I have to go look, but I don't think I have any bumpers! Can the striker be moved? it doesn't look like it can be. Lastly, where can I get a new bushing? Mine are definitely shot. The last guy put electrical tape around it! Same for the door strikers!

Any suggestions on where to order those parts from?

jrichker said:

The plastic bushing is available in the Help! section of most auto parts stores, but it will require some searching to find it.

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Took me two seconds.

jrichker said:

The washer is screwed on to the bolt, so it may require placing the washer in a big vise and unscrewing the bolt off of it so you can replace the plastic bushing.

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I don't think these two will come apart unless there is a saw or a torch involved...

jrichker said:

It will come off, I have done it before. It took a big vise to hold the washer and lots of effort.

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I guess you have to thread the washer with the bolt, eh?

I put a piece of vacuum hose over it for now and it works perfectly. I think I'll remove it at work and give it to our machinist to remove the washer and install the new plastic sleeve that I bought. easy peasy. If it becomes an issue, I'll buy a new one. The rubber seal is definitely shrunken and in need of replacement. I had to "adjust" it so that it sits on the chassis properly, but that leaves a 1.5" gap at the center, so a replacement will be in order. I also adjusted the bumpers and the spoiler is definitely tight as it was just replaced before I had it painted last month.

Thank you all for the help and input!!