Tailgate hinge lock plate?

[GeneralMaximus]

Mine is 9/20, and is a ‘21 model year.

I dont see your vote. Does your gladiator have that plate installed?

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[WILDHOBO]

I dont see your vote. Does your gladiator have that plate installed?

Apologies. Forgot to check earlier. I just went out. Yes it does.

 

[wolfstyle]

My 5/22 build has it.

 

[GeneralMaximus]

Thus far, it seems like they stopped installing these on the 2023 models.

 

[NVjeff]

My JT was built in Nov. '22, it doesn't have it.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I don’t get how they can remove a part that allows accidental tailgate removal.

 

[KW80]

Mine has it, Feb 2021 build.

 

[GeneralMaximus]

I don’t get how they can remove a part that allows accidental tailgate removal.

Me neither. If it wasnt such a simple fix (hose clamp) then I would go back to the dealer I purchased from. Its annoying when opening the tailgate and half of it pulls out of place.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Me neither. If it wasnt such a simple fix (hose clamp) then I would go back to the dealer I purchased from. Its annoying when opening the tailgate and half of it pulls out of place.

Maybe allmoparparts can order one for you. Then go to the dealer and ask them for reimbursement. Even if they say no, you can tell them off.

 

[whiteglad]

My August 2022 build has it.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Feb. 23 build. No plate

 

[bgott]

12/22, '23 year model. No plate.

 

[RudeJeepin]

Darn you all, I had to go check. Yes, MY22, 3/22 build.
Never knew it was there.

 

[GeneralMaximus]

12/22, '23 year model. No plate.

So it’s confirmed, they stopped installing these in 2023. I’m beginning to think someone at the factory forgot to include these on the 2023 assembly line. Lets see if the 2024s have them.

 

[Shopshirt]

Feb 22 mine has it.

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