XJ rear hatch.

LazyLarry87 · 10-20-2004, 10:06 AM

How do I put shims on the upper mounts to raise the hatch? I've got clearance issues with my bumper.

JEEPJERK · 10-20-2004, 10:14 AM

Remove your headliner, unbolt the hinges, insert shims, bolt on hinges, replace headliner. Have fun.

Lisk86 · 10-20-2004, 10:19 AM

take it off and put a gator net on the back... easy tailgate fix, and your rearend will sit higher with the less weight

LazyLarry87 · 10-20-2004, 12:00 PM

Where exactly do the shims go? Inside or outside?

Lisk86 · 10-20-2004, 12:12 PM

underneath where the hinge mounts to the body i dont recall entirely but if the hinge mounts on the roof, put the shim between the hinge and roof... if you can tell me where the hinge mounts to the body i can further help ya

LazyLarry87 · 10-20-2004, 12:13 PM

The hings mounts to the roof. Under the headliner is where the bolts come out. If I lift the hatch a bit I should be able to get the shim between the hinge and the roof.

Lisk86 · 10-20-2004, 12:58 PM

yup there ya go,idk about taking the headlinder off unless theres a nut on the other side of where the thing mounts...i dont remember, i never messed with my liftgate much

[ October 20, 2004, 12:59 PM: Message edited by: Lisk86 ]

MiguelXJ · 10-20-2004, 04:42 PM

you only have to remove the small metal liner that goes all the way across the rear.

Once removed, you'll see the nuts ( [img]graemlins/squint.gif[/img] )

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10-20-2004, 10:06 AM	#1
LazyLarry87 Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 744	How do I put shims on the upper mounts to raise the hatch? I've got clearance issues with my bumper. __________________ 88 Comanche 99 Cherokee

10-20-2004, 10:14 AM	#2
JEEPJERK Wanna make out? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 45,752	Remove your headliner, unbolt the hinges, insert shims, bolt on hinges, replace headliner. Have fun. __________________ RIP Chad. You are rad.

10-20-2004, 12:00 PM	#4
LazyLarry87 Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 744	Where exactly do the shims go? Inside or outside? __________________ 88 Comanche 99 Cherokee

10-20-2004, 12:13 PM	#6
LazyLarry87 Trail Guide Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 744	The hings mounts to the roof. Under the headliner is where the bolts come out. If I lift the hatch a bit I should be able to get the shim between the hinge and the roof. __________________ 88 Comanche 99 Cherokee

10-20-2004, 04:42 PM	#8
MiguelXJ Miggy rules! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 7,279	you only have to remove the small metal liner that goes all the way across the rear. Once removed, you'll see the nuts ( [img]graemlins/squint.gif[/img] ) [img]graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] __________________ Originally posted by Vetteboy: - "For some people, it's about getting over the biggest obstacle ever. For others, it's about maximizing your vehicle's capabilities as it sits, and always pushing its limits just a little further." 88XJ \| 2.1TD \| 3" \| 31s (Sold)

10-20-2004, 10:19 AM	#3
Lisk86 Trail Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,482	take it off and put a gator net on the back... easy tailgate fix, and your rearend will sit higher with the less weight

10-20-2004, 12:12 PM	#5
Lisk86 Trail Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,482	underneath where the hinge mounts to the body i dont recall entirely but if the hinge mounts on the roof, put the shim between the hinge and roof... if you can tell me where the hinge mounts to the body i can further help ya

10-20-2004, 12:58 PM	#7
Lisk86 Trail Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,482	yup there ya go,idk about taking the headlinder off unless theres a nut on the other side of where the thing mounts...i dont remember, i never messed with my liftgate much [ October 20, 2004, 12:59 PM: Message edited by: Lisk86 ]