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Tailgate retainer area bent

938 views 4 replies 3 participants last post by  MeachamBearcat 
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Hi guys, fairly new here (been lurking a long while). I got a used JK and well... This is my problem. Anyone had this happen before? Rubber mallet?

This was a pre-existing issue, but curious what could have caused this also..



 
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I think you can have a body shop fix it correctly, pound it down yourself until it is close to where it should be or just leave it. I guess it depends how important it is to you. Does it allow water to enter into the rear tailgate area? If so I would at least knock it into place to minimize any leaks.

A rubber mallet may work if not those hard plastic mallets might be the best option. I would tape it with painters tape to protect the paint and pound it back into place.
 
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