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03-13-2007, 11:38 PM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
This might be the wrong answer but... my 07 has a Gas strut that holds the door open and also adds an assist when I first open it. Not sure if yours is an 07 or if in fact the 06's had it but if not maybe you could add one.
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03-14-2007, 12:19 AM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
Try to park it leaning to the left if you can?
I have thought of using a piece of wood to prop it open. I think Land Rover Discoverys have some kind of a latch that holds the door open. I have aslo seen some after market ones for Jeep Wrangler doors
Also on steep hill that rear door and tire can be pretty heavy
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03-14-2007, 01:06 AM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
My trunk usually stays open if i put it open, but i dont think ive parked on a hill as steep as the one your talking about. But my suggestion was get something to hold it open like a stick or something, like some cars have to hold open there hoods.
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03-14-2007, 08:25 AM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
Try this, except put it on the other side.
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03-14-2007, 09:42 AM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
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Wow! Damn, that guy is a total asshat. When those 2x4's slip or break, he can wear his own ass as a hat.
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03-14-2007, 11:24 AM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
Welcome to the wonderful world of Bungee Cords...
Strap a Bungee from the spare wheel to the rear drivers side wheel...
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03-14-2007, 12:31 PM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
Maybe in future years HUMMER will put the spare on its own swing and change the back access to a lift & drop or a total lift...
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03-14-2007, 04:15 PM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
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Hey he's got the wheel blocked one way. Somebody get me his name and address because I'm getting an insurance policy on him AND I smell payday . the Rebel 
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03-14-2007, 04:34 PM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
Cut a piece of angle iron the same length as the small tube on the doors' gas strut. After you open the door, slap the piece of angle iron on the small tube: problem solved
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03-14-2007, 05:00 PM
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Re: How do you keep the back gate open??
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Cut a piece of angle iron the same length as the small tube on the doors' gas strut. After you open the door, slap the piece of angle iron on the small tube: problem solved
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I thought of this but I'm not too sure whether the housing on the strut can take the pressure of something jammed in there with the weight of the gate against it. I thought of clamping the strut once it is open but again, not too sure it can handle the weight of the gate. |
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