5thGenRams Forums
Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
tail gate
- Thread starter Jasper1
- Start date
Had my 2019 in twice for this issue. First time they cleaned the plug coupler for the power release mechanism. The second time they replaced the tailgate mounting bushing because the tailgate would slide sideways and could not be closed/or opened. It is working fine so far. Only been a week though. Seems kind of a weak design.
brian42
Ram Guru
Had the dealership check mine twice for the same issue. Both times they could not find anything wrong.
I have read of people moving the strike pin (or whatever it's called) on the passenger's side rearward a bit (1/8" or so) and that fixes the issue.
If I push in on my tailgate I can get it unlatch no problem and drop the gate so the actuation isn't an issue. I can feel where it is resting on the passenger's side latch more than the driver's. I'm not sure what torx size it is but I'll eventually move my pin back a tad so that the gate isn't so bound on that side.
I have read of people moving the strike pin (or whatever it's called) on the passenger's side rearward a bit (1/8" or so) and that fixes the issue.
If I push in on my tailgate I can get it unlatch no problem and drop the gate so the actuation isn't an issue. I can feel where it is resting on the passenger's side latch more than the driver's. I'm not sure what torx size it is but I'll eventually move my pin back a tad so that the gate isn't so bound on that side.
RamCares
Spends too much time on here
Hi cmack5000,
If you'd like additional assistance alongside your dealer in addressing this concern, feel free to send us a PM. We'd be happy to help.
Sarah
Ram Cares
