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02-12-2013 | 10:36 PM

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Cali Cosmos

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Originally Posted by mattbarton15

And i don't believe over tightening any of the bolts would restrict movement

Yes that too. Basically the bottom line is that there is really nothing you do during the install that would cause this problem.

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02-12-2013 | 10:42 PM

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mattbarton15

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Originally Posted by Cali Cosmos

Yes that too. Basically the bottom line is that there is really nothing you do during the install that would cause this problem.

Yup, mine also makes a crunching noise in the last little bit of opening, its
Not anything under the hinge as I wiped it clean

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02-13-2013 | 04:07 AM

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Polar*JK

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Teraflex HD tailgate hinge

The term “Break-In” period would probably not be a good term since an inanimate object would not know when to stop “Breaking-In” or “loosing up”. Next thing you know your tailgate is swinging like a storm door in a hurricane.

The HD Hinge is working just like it is supposed to, I can now park up-hill and open the gate in any position and it will stay there.

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02-13-2013 | 04:34 AM

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rickc309

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I seen another thread on this subject. Teraflex said just give it some time to break in. Try some WD40 also. I have a carrier arriving tomorrow. I'm spraying mine down with some WD before I install it.

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02-13-2013 | 04:48 AM

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jeeperjkjeeper

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This is completely normal...i've had mine on for over 6 months now and it has loosened up somewhat. I actually prefer the feeling of it being more stiff to open and close. It actually holds in place without slamming shut on me if i am parked on a slope or grade. It is good practice to spray any moving parts with a lube/rust preventative anyways so you don't get any corrosion in the hinge pin area!
On a side note you will absolutely love this carrier! It is probably the best money i have spent on my rig yet and is durable as hell.

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02-13-2013 | 05:47 AM

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icrashbikes

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Mine was also stiff in the beginning. Put a 35 on there and it's perfect.

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02-13-2013 | 06:48 AM

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JeepJeremy

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Teraflex Carrier

I've had mine on a little over three months. Has always been 'stiff', but I believe it's because
I have a heavy-ass 35 inch tire on it. I've also read that it takes awhile to 'loosen' up, but
I'm not a fan of 'loose' things on my jeep. Doesn't bother me and it's taken a good beating
so far. My $ .02

Jeremy

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02-13-2013 | 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by matrix311

hey all i have a question. I was looking at buying the tf hd tire carrier but ran across this item for half the cost. Is this the same thing as the tf tire carrier?

JK Rear Tailgate Hinge Integrated System HD Spare Mount with 3rd Stop Extender | eBay

Trying to find more info on this carrier. Anyone?

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I'd be cautious of this. There is no real picture, just a drawing.

Last edited by sm_rubi; 02-13-2013 at 09:21 PM. Reason: ebay link in quote broken