Lower the Open Tailgate an Inch?
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2024 GLB35 AMG, 2020 S560 Coupe
Lower the Open Tailgate an Inch?
Is it possible to lower the height of the fully-open tailgate only an inch or so? I know it is possible as described in the owner manual to lower the full-open position 8 or more inches. But I just need it an inch lower when open to ensure that it does not hit my garage door frame if I totally screw up and back out of the garage with the tailgate open.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Is it possible to lower the height of the fully-open tailgate only an inch or so? I know it is possible as described in the owner manual to lower the full-open position 8 or more inches. But I just need it an inch lower when open to ensure that it does not hit my garage door frame if I totally screw up and back out of the garage with the tailgate open.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I've also tried to open just in 2~4 inch but wasn't
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Is it possible to lower the height of the fully-open tailgate only an inch or so? I know it is possible as described in the owner manual to lower the full-open position 8 or more inches. But I just need it an inch lower when open to ensure that it does not hit my garage door frame if I totally screw up and back out of the garage with the tailgate open.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I seems that the opening height is limited by the full extension of the gas-filled "shocks" rather than a separate bump stop. But there is no way to limit or adjust their travel extension. Perhaps the motor drive has an adjustment or there is some other way to limit the upward travel by a small amount.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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It is powered. It appears that the final inch or so of upward travel is not really powered, per se. Rather it is simply motion due to the final extension of the gas-filled shocks.
I'll see if I can figure a way to mechanically limit the final travel of the gas-filled shocks or use a bump stop on the hinges.
I'll see if I can figure a way to mechanically limit the final travel of the gas-filled shocks or use a bump stop on the hinges.
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If you guys find a mechanical way of lowering the hatch opening by an inch or two, please come bak here and post about it.
Mine is not powered, but my wife, 5 foot nothin', can't reach the handle. I had to rig a rope so that she can close it.
Real classy.
(She had no problem with our 2003 Murano, an SUV that was larger)
Mine is not powered, but my wife, 5 foot nothin', can't reach the handle. I had to rig a rope so that she can close it.
Real classy.
(She had no problem with our 2003 Murano, an SUV that was larger)
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I do note that on the side frames of the tailgate opening below the mounting point for the "shocks" there is another hole which could serve as an alternative location for the shock if there were a mounting pin there. This would lower the tailgate. Alternatively, shorter shocks (say 19" vs 21" or so) might serve the same purpose.
BTW -- Look for some photos of our GLK in Zion National Park that I'm going to post.
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If you guys find a mechanical way of lowering the hatch opening by an inch or two, please come bak here and post about it.
Mine is not powered, but my wife, 5 foot nothin', can't reach the handle. I had to rig a rope so that she can close it.
Real classy.
(She had no problem with our 2003 Murano, an SUV that was larger)
Mine is not powered, but my wife, 5 foot nothin', can't reach the handle. I had to rig a rope so that she can close it.
Real classy.
(She had no problem with our 2003 Murano, an SUV that was larger)
I have the same problem. My wife is not able to reach the tailgate. So the salesman at the dealership suggested to use an (Mercedes Benz)umbrella (that he gave for free). So we leave the umbrella in the trunk. Whenever she wants to close the hatch, she pulls it down with the umbrella hooked to the handle inside the door.
