Thread: Squeaking from tailgate area

Check for mice or small children in the side bins.

Yes I have replaced the upper blocks (early D3 blocks are made from a plastic that is more like steel than plastic) as they rattled annoyingly. Vaseline was the only thing that would stop the rattle (albeit temporarily and in a filthy way). The block and spring on the tailgate also get a bit skanky on mine so I vaso those too. The new material blocks are a lot better (although I'd think your D4 would have the new ones). I've also lost (and replaced) some of the little black rubber legs - makes annoying noises when they're missing. HTH.

Thanks Mick. The blocks are rubbery but are showing signs of wear so perhaps they're now simply too short to stay snug. I'll get hold of some new ones.

I replaced both the blocks and brackets on my D3, as they had worn enough to squeak on one side and rattle on the other. In fact it rattled enough to leave a dent in the lower tailgate.

Only cost about $45 for all 4 parts from what I recall.

I have a 2.7 D4 - my squeak took ages to find. for me it was a small high pitched sound. Root cause was the latches for the lower tailgate, healthy dose of silicon spray and fixed.

Mine creaks, and no change when the lower catches were lubricated although the posts have worn so they might need replacing soon too.

I think that the noise is coming from higher up than the lower catches but can't be absolutely sure.

You blokes are a bunch of whingers.
Im now comparing my D2 to a Defender,should never have driven anything more modern
Andrew

Of the few D3/4s I've looked at in detail, all have wear marks on the tail gate ie the rubber/plastic block had warn through the paint.