Rear window locking assembly in tailgate of 98 Suburban

ScoMoBurby · Jul 26, 2024

I'm having trouble closing the rear window to the tailgate on my 98 Suburban. I have to do a hard slam to get this to lock and was looking for a solution without hunting for a replacement assembly that sits in the tailgate. Is there an alignment or adjustment solution? Just looking for a nice soft close again. Pictures of window locking pin and tailgate assembly attached. Thanks for any tips on fixing this.

grampadirt · Jul 26, 2024

Shoot some WD40 on it.

ScoMoBurby · Jul 26, 2024

grampadirt said:
Shoot some WD40 on it.

Tried that many times. Its some type of alignment issue or lock assembly.

JDGMC · Jul 27, 2024

Drop the hatch and take a pic so we can see the alignment in the closed position - top, bottom and size to side.

ScoMoBurby · Jul 29, 2024

JDGMC said:
Drop the hatch and take a pic so we can see the alignment in the closed position - top, bottom and size to side.

Its barely visible when almost closed.

texasil · Jul 29, 2024

Mine did the same, the latch plate is adjustable on the top gate. Lower the glass and see where it’s making contact and adjust it accordingly

ScoMoBurby · Jul 29, 2024

texasil said:
Mine did the same, the latch plate is adjustable on the top gate. Lower the glass and see where it’s making contact and adjust it accordingly

ScoMoBurby · Jul 29, 2024

Latch plate adjustment worked. Appreciate all the feedback.

Rear window locking assembly in tailgate of 98 Suburban

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