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imported_Big Red
08-07-2002, 03:27 PM
Friend bought a 79 Cherokee 4 door today from the GSA auction. Really SWEET rig! Anyway, it has a manual tailgate and I was wondering how do you lock it? Can someone please tell me? Thanks!
Glenn_tx
08-07-2002, 03:42 PM
I'm wondering that too. My 78 has the manual deal and has no lock. Craziest thing I've come across.
PhilSine
08-07-2002, 03:49 PM
Take a big sledgehammer, and break the handle off.

Otherwise, you could do a conversion to an electric motor.
irbob
08-07-2002, 06:40 PM
How is he liking his new rig? Has he seen it yet? I don't know how to lock the gate either...sorry.
Jeepzilla
08-07-2002, 10:31 PM
If you mean manual window, then mine is like that. The center of the crank hub has a swingaway door. It rotates clockwise to reveal a keyhole.

[ August 10, 2002, 07:42 AM: Message edited by: Jeepzilla ]
Crazy_Jeepman
08-07-2002, 10:53 PM
Once window is rolled up and the key lock is put in the lock position the crank will free spin. Window will not roll down. ;)

[ August 08, 2002, 04:53 AM: Message edited by: Crazy_Jeepman ]
madsat
08-08-2002, 12:17 AM
OK, that settles it then. I am the new FSJ owner in question. Problem being when you swing open the keyhole cover, there is a hole, buy no place for a key. :confused:
AusTex 72Wag
08-08-2002, 01:37 AM
Are you sure you're swinging that cover far enough? Mine first shows a round hole close to the edge, but as I continue sliding the cover it exposes the keyhole.
KivaKid
08-09-2002, 12:47 PM
There's no way you could miss the lock/keyhole. Like many of us, you probably have a rigged handle. You're really lucky to have it working at all! You may try a locksmith to see if they can get a new lock in it, but it didn't look like it could be done on mine. Maybe look for a new handle with a working lock/key! Good Luck! :confused:
Stuka
08-09-2002, 01:44 PM
My window crank doesnt free spin if locked. It locks in place and wont move....If I dont lock it the window will work its way down over a bit of driving.
KivaKid
08-10-2002, 04:14 AM
I believe a working handle system should not spin free when locked. My father's '76 Wag, which is in perfect condition doesn't spin when locked. It has just a *touch* of play to the left and right, but that's it. Maybe other years are different??
My rear glass creeps up when driving with it down....

[ August 10, 2002, 10:15 AM: Message edited by: KivaKid ]
Stuka
08-10-2002, 02:57 PM
Ya my rear glass will creep up if I have it down as well..till it gets tot he middle...its weird.. Thats why If I drive with it down I lock it in place so it stays down.