How do you keep the back gate open??

[FJD]

Hey All,

I do a lot of stuff outdoors that I seem to be standing behind my H3 an awful lot with the gate open. There are times that I can't find level ground to park it on and if the truck is leaning to the right, I can't keep the back gate open. Have any of you guys figured out a way to keep it open?? Anyone devise something to cram into the hinge or against the door jamb to keep it from swinging closed?? Since the gate is rather heavy and if you're on a pretty good slope, you really need something substantial to keep it open.

Any suggestions???

Any ideas would help.

TIA...

[Viet Nam Vette]

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.

If you do have the strut...then my answer is

[Desert Dan]

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

[3Hummer]

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.

[H3PAC]

Try this, except put it on the other side.

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by H3PAC

Try this, except put it on the other side.

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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.

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by H3PAC

Try this, except put it on the other side.

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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