Rear tailgate lock recommendations

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Louise, Feb 22, 2020.

  1. Opened the tailgate today & the lock came off in my hand. After faffing around for half an hour, it’s buggered. The screw just isn’t threading into the lock.
    It’s a JK own brand, looking at the recommendations it’s a common problem.
    Need to replace ASAP as van isn’t on a drive. Recommendations please?

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  2. I got a nice chrome one from Schofields, no complaints
     
  3. Try and find a replacement Brazilian one from the usual suspects. They’re fine (as long as you don’t overtighten the screw ;)).
     
  4. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    At least its slightly hard to open without a push button.

    Buy a metal one, swap the barrel. The likes of Alan Schofield sell a chrome one .. on that you wont cross the thread.

    By the way, the screw threads on the OG metal ones are fairly iffy too - if mine is anything to go by the thread was only partly there from new.
     
  5. PS Ideally you’d need one that matches your tailgate lock.
     
  6. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

  7. I used a big fat self tapper that ate into the plastic - still going strong:thumbsup:
     
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  8. Tap and helicoil, or replace with a metal one.
    If you're local to Bracknell I'll hellicoil it for a beer.
    :cheers:
     
  9. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor


    Quite a few are like that, so many that I thought it was original for a long time :eek:
     
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  10. this is a good idea... how did you not damage the metal tailgate?
     
  11. unfortunately not...
    how do you hellicoil?! *adds new word to dictionary!
     
  12. The self tapper just cuts into the plastic and grips the metal of the tailgate , so no damage :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Try Custom and Commercial, if you want an original lock, you post them your key and they will reshim a good original lock, it's the more expensive option, however.
     
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  14. Drill the hole out, tap, thread wire insert in, break tang... Job done.
    It really is that easy, especially if just thread repairing as the drilling is only slightly bigger than the existing hole
    Look on ebay, you can get a kit with the correct size drill, tap & insert, id guess you need m5 be about £5
     
  15. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    I would do this, quick easy, works every time
     

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