JEEP ZJ + XJ LATCH FIX, HATCH RESTORATION, AND LIFTGATE LEVER RELEASE MOD
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2019
- #Jeep #Grandcherokee #ZJ #Liftgate #Hatch
Finally, The hatch goes back together!!! Lift Gate struts, Flip Glass struts, Rust Removal, POR15, interior trim install, and last but not least, a liftgate lever release mod!
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Hey, what’s up guys? I hope you enjoyed another project. Please remember that this video product is meant for entertainment purposes only. Also please remember I am not a professional and I have no professional training so don’t try this at home. If you decide to modify or fixing your own vehicle please keep it legal, roadworthy, and most importantly SAFE. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you on the next project! - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
You are wonderful! Thank you so much for the love and shout outs! 😘 The links and end cards too!! Woohoo!! You’re the best! 🥰
Flippy and Flappy - you always make me laugh and teach me something in every vid. Thank you again Dan! 🍦🍦🍦❤️🐞
My pleasure bug! I'm glad you enjoyed the vid! Maybe I should actually learn what these parts are called 🤔. Till then flippy and flappy it is!
Project Dan H - “Heavy duty and doesn’t fray.... and sticks to tape really well” (no tape, except on your arm!) 🤣😆 You make watching Jeep mods fun!! Some people are just boring 😒
You rock! 🥰 ❤️🐞
LMAO! Thanks bug! Just being me 😃. Haha glad your have fun, that's what it's all about. If it ain't fun what's the point? Lol
This is just a fantastic video! Makes me miss my spare tire cover. When I first got my jeep it was for my daughter. She thought it was part of a crappy seat cover and chucked it out. The trash man cometh before I realized it was missing. I keep my eyes peeled at the junk yard now. Much like you mentioned not messing up factory stuff I don’t want to either. I’m probably a little over the top about it. I walked out of the junkyard with about four screws the other day. The dude was like you couldn’t get those at auto zone? Actually no sir I couldn’t… or was it more I wouldn’t! 😂 those poor innocent “jeep jeeps” sitting there silent have not gone there in vain. They are there for others to roll on! May they Rest In Peace knowing their sacrifice means more than some jerks profit.
LOL, I share your sentiment with junkyard jeeps. Sorry bout the spare cover... RIP. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for sharing the mod....just did this to mine yesterday, works well. Always very informative videos, great job!
This mod would have been super handy when I was a kid stuck in the back of my mother’s ZJ. As always Dan, great vid!
🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad you got out! Thanks for watching again 😁
Great video, thanks for sharing your hatch mod. I'll do the hatch mod to my 98 ZJ as well. My 96 ZJ's rear hatch release gave me trouble occasionally, but I don't think all the offroading rough driving helped that much and most likely the reason mine had issues occasionally. I need to get replacement rubber bumpers for my rear hatch as well.
Yeah, i could imagine heavy off roading could jostle things out of place. id love to have you try the mod!
Great tips! Had an old set of CJ doors on a Wrangler with a similar problem of the threaded rod in the spring saddle. After fighting it forever, I drilled a hole in the actuating rod and mechanic's wired it to where I wanted it to stay. Never had another problem.
Good stuff! I love a good mod!
Wish I could like this more than once. Great. Video, thank you 👌
Going to have to add this to the list to mod my 98 ZJ as well that I got from an auction. Might have to do that VIC as well.
Nice job on the emergency latch Dan!!!
Thanks Dan!
Love the videos restoring a 96 Laredo 4.0 myself so ur video's definitely save me some work lol..
Right on brother! Glad to help 👍
Looks great man that’s an awesome lift gate hack!
Thanks man! It was really easy to make!
Great mod Dan! 🤙
Thanks Zaf!
Outstanding idea I want and I way of opening the back for when I go camping sleep in the back of my Jeep
there ya go man! hope this helps!
what a freaking sweet idea. looks factory-ish too. great video as always dan
HAHA, im always lookin for factory "ish" 😂. Thanks man!
Sell the Idea to Fiat and make millions LOL.
@@wildbill23c🤣🤣 I wish
It is a Project Dan H video, so you know POR is making an appearance!
Haha. It had to happen!
you my friend r a genius keep on jeeping
Thank you Ricky! 👊
Nice ninja roll out the hatch.
LMAO! Thanks for noticing the roll!
Hello from Milwaukee Wisconsin, love your videos. I have a 98 zj 5.2
Very cool! Thanks for watching!
Great video
Thanks, I appreciate your views!
damn good mod buddy!
Thanks! It really is an easy one
I WISH THE BACK WINDOW WOULD OPEN LIKE THAT ON MY XJ.....THANKS FOR YOUR VIDS
Your welcome Rub.. just swap your lift gate with one that has the flip glass and your all set 😁
Just had that issue of the rod not grabbing properly on my 2000 XJ. I added a nut onto the threaded rod to avoid any slippage with the handle
Awesome! Great job
I was thinking about this being the way. What size nut did you get?
I’ve just had my first lift gate issue on my 99xj. I got lucky. I was able to just get in there with some spray PB lube. It must’ve been just caked up a bit with dust n dirt. Other videos had you taking the lil actuator arm apart and rigging it with zip ties. Mine didn’t seem to need that at this point. After I generously sprayed it I’d activate the mechanism with a screwdriver to get it to get moving freely. Looks like it’s on the list for the occasional spritz of love just like the hood latches!
lol... i need to buy stock in WD 40, PB Blaster , and Seafoam Deep Creep
Flipper shield sounds good
I like it!
Its definitely still a problem on 2001 xj’s. Gotta love factory bailing wire.
LMAO... I didn't even have Bailing wire in the ZJ.. I guess it disinterested 🤣
Check out the edited section. Dan H, You have made another great video, posted up on TH-cam. Thank you for your hard work. You are the Best In My Book For Any Jeep XJ & ZJ..
Although that type of mod probably can't be made to work on my 93 XJ, it;s still a quality update for any XJ, or ZJ Owner from 1996 & up....
On my 1993 XJ. My Hatch & Rear Passenger Door have those ''Lazy'' Locking Mechanism's which also means, ''They Won't Open'' thing. I imagine I can remove the top-half of the inside panel in order to get the Hatch Unlocked, plus I like the ''Unlocking Mod'' that you installed. Now I'll go try & hopefully you catch my comment & give me some pointers, because I need them. Hopefully I'll BRB Soon with an opened Hatchback (I Hope).... Thanks for posting this video Dan, you are the best XJ Channel.... Dan
Edit: Before I get into the problem & what I ended up doing. On the 1993 XJ, the Latching mechanism is different than the 1996 and Up, so I doubt it can be modded like you were able to do on your XJ Dan....
The Problem: I removed the panel on the inside of the Hatchback. Once I was able to get the hatch to open, I found the problem. That Locking Actuator was stuck in the ''Lock'' position. I disconnected it from the latch, and since I need an actuator for the right rear Door, I'll order at least the two of them. Somehow I doubt any vehicle made today could have parts that would last 30 years, like on my XJ.. Anyone wanna bet against me on that.... Note: In March of 2023, my Cherokee Country Hits 30 Years Old..... Will I get anything from Chrysler for having a Rust-Free Cherokee That's Still Running Strong, or just continue to have to purchase parts whenever they're needed....... Probably The Latter of the two....
Hey, Glad you got down to the root of the problem. Hope it can be repaired good as new with my mod... thanks for watching.. God speed,
Fun note the little black connector next to the handle mechanism controls the flipper glass. I had it break and I couldn't get it to lock i had to superglue it back into place where the small metal rivet like parts connected and got it to work properly after that. It has no manual lock and is completely electronic in that aspect.
sounds like the newer Jeeps now I believe starting in WJ's You cannot open the flip glass manually It's only an electronic latch.
I use my 2001 XJ for camping and sleep in the back that is a good way that i can open it sweet
Heck yeah buddy! You have an easy out now 👊
Niiice job man I didn't think of the string tho what I did was put a type of putty in it I bought at AutoZone,looks like playdough but hardens like steel.
Cool! Yea that suff is great! hard as a rock. I never thought to use that in this application.
I took my handle off and drilled a hole then installed a screw into the metal underneath the handle lever. Have not had any problems since.
That's a great mod!
I was just thinking about this the other day, if I camp in my newly acquired XJ, how the heck do I get out without crawling over the seats? I think I might try something like this, but make an actual latch rod with an old school lock rod knob like cars had back in the 60s and 70s. Thanks.
My dad has 4 jeeps 2 zj's 2 wj's only one of are wj's have a 4.0 rest of the jeeps have a v8 but no 5.9 i wish we do have a 2000 wj with a 4.7 and only 139k miles its nice
Sounds like a great fleet! I'd love a 5.9
My general Grievous s still down ..waiting forr my Fuel pump ....IM frrom Trinidad And Tobago
Wow.. thank you for watching! Good look on your ZJ!
Hey Dan, been following the channel for a bit now and gotta hand it to ya man. nice work, clean channel, good tips!!
I have a niner myself and slowly been building it up, and interested in some indepth mods.
the liftgate glass button is a physical button that activates an electrical switch (if im not mistaken). with an aftermarket remote starter/alarm(compustar, viper) that has the lift gate release button on the remote, would have the liftgate release signal coming from the remote start receiver. what do you think, could that signal hypothetically release the lift glass?
of course it wouldn't open the glass but it would open the latch so it would be free to pull open.
Always enjoy the OllllllO xj videos especially the junkyard finds. Is there any way of turning the xj rear hatch window to an open like the Grand Cherokee?
Yes. I'm doing that on beach jeep. Lots of fab work to insert the ZJ window frame into the XJ hatchback
@@ProjectDanH Well the beach Jeep IS probably the most fabbed xj on the planet! It's a testament to your love of unique rides. Thanks for the reply keep up the great channel you put on for us...
Hello my friend, can you take a video clip on how to remove and replace the plastic ventilation parts that are behind the rear window of the Jeep ZJ?
Me ajudou muito com a minha ZJ aqui no🇧🇷
Thank you, God bless!
Hi, great vid. What paint/color are you using for the top coat? Thanks!
Thanks man, I used the OEM Char-Gold Metallic PJ7 that I ordered online from this paint website www.automotivetouchup.com/
2008 grand cherokee..lift gate latch same problem😬...it should illegal not to have an easy alternate way to open it...on the inside and outside 🤨?..great thinking dan👍
I agree! thanks for watching!
Your from ny to sweet I started watching your videos a couple of days ago because I recently picked up a 100 dollar 99 xj
Dude!!! That's a score! Thanks for watching!
Hahaha need a lot of work summer project for sure
Whats the bold size on the screw holdin hatch handle please 14:17 to the right of your finger what you pointing at mines isnt there not sure why , thanks in advance. My release is loose i got to push down the outside handle for it to unlock properly and when i look i was missing the bolts. Thanks again.
It's not a bolt.. those aren't threads. It's a ribbed shaft for that silly clip
Love these videos always watch!! Do you think there is a way to keep the glass hatch unlocked at all times
not sure, sometimes ill open the glass and click the latch by hand so i can drive at night with the hatch up in the summer.. its nice to have a breeze without AC lol
Project Dan H Yea that’s for sure! Here in Florida it gets hot! I have a bad habit of locking my keys in my zj and my old one I just left the trunk unlocked all the time if I ever did and just lock my doors The glass would be perfect for access if I lock em in there
Project Dan H Your page is sweet man really helpful and very informative
@@TheAssaultScar thanks man! I appreciate it !
@@TheAssaultScar I'm gonna go a video on the locking mechanism for the glass soon. Maybe I can find a way for you to keep it unlocked
Gunna put a nut on it but great damn job with the string. Now you can open it from the inside
Yep! So simple.. so sweet!
Wondering if that little rope frayed or broke? What are your thoughts on a small wire instead for durability?
it is high strength nylon waxed twine, should be good for 100 years. lol. I didn't use wire because the twine was easier to work with 👍
Cool vid. Do you have a link to those clips on eBay?
Ill pop one in for ya!
www.ebay.com/itm/SINGLE-Interior-Liftgate-Panel-Push-Pin-fits-Jeep-Grand-Cherokee-WJ-ZJ/192523252767?hash=item2cd347b41f:g:KDYAAOSwDDxa4nle
so far most of the stuff u did on ur jeep,i have done to mine
Awesome! What else you got? I need to know what else to do 🤣🤣
Next time install the struts with the glass open. No compression needed. And yes I always install mine with the rods up.
excellent tip Jake, thank you!
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Let's start fishin???
Project Dan H “this is gonna be perfect”
lmao 🤦♂️
how did you do it can you share with me , thank you
Sure
Did you fix the Transmission in that ZJ after the Transmission service? Just curious.
The only thing I've done to the Trans in the 2 years I've owned it was flush it twice and a new pan w/ a drain plug. I also add Lucas stop slip in every flush. It runs great! Unfortunately i have a leaky seal between the trans and transfer case. It completely ruined my driveway. lol. That vid will come soon
@@ProjectDanH I must say you really seem to enjoy wrenching and all the rest on these Jeeps. I my younger yr's I'm 65 now I was just like you and had some serious rides and did most of the work myself. My first ride was a 1969 302 Boss Mustang. Then a 1967 400 Firebird with turbo 400 Transmission with a posi rear uncontrollable ride, then I picked up a 1967 Plymouth GTX 426 Ride with a Blown 426 that Block was toast so I rebuilt a 440 for it and it still had the Dana 60 it's a 40 Thousand Dollar ride today. My last old ride was a 1969 Firebird with a 350 4 speed just a street ride for looks. The only car I sold for cash out of all the old muscle I mentioned. I was a wild child and wreaked all the rest and parted them out. My ha day was when muscle cars were the norm. No Computers back then and pictures were few, most given to my dad who lived in California he passed and they were never returned. Now I just tinker with my XJ and enjoy watching you and your buddy's busting your butt.
@@nobsatthistime my first car was a 1990 Cavalier Z24 but my dream car was a fox body mustang. I finally got one when I was 19. That was blue. 1989 LX convertible 5spd. I'm grateful to stop have it. I ended up getting XJs just so I wouldn't have to drive the Stang in the winter but I fell in love with those too. Lol sound we have a lot in common. Thank you for watching. 💪
My wiper arms aren’t parking where they should be too. 🤦🏻♂️
Ahh nuts! Give the arm a little bend
@@deplorableconstitutionalis2834 thanks for the heads up! That's good to know. They actually all are working Great 👍😀
Deplorable Constitutionalist Thanks for this. It is my front wipers but I’m positive it’s my wiper motor. My wipers have a mind of their own and have even continue wiping even when they’re on it’s off position, along with parking where they feel like.
dan my flip up glass button not working what do i look at the black button on the out side is not releaseing the latch
flip glass buttons are powered by the battery
@@ProjectDanH yea i figured it out i had the battery undone working on some cig lighter and curioistor light issue in the z j
A little wd-40 on sliding part??? My Chevy PU tailgate did the same thing.
WD-40 EVERYTHING!!! 😂
Dumb Idea put the struts in the other way thay last longer it has worked for me
Very interesting... I suppose it holds the fluid in better?
why dont you replace the latch
The latch is fine!
I see your in ny where abouts? I'm in central NY by Utica
Long island
@@ProjectDanH nice! I just picked up a 98 from down that way with the same paint code only 130k on it.
this isnt a problem for me
Lucky!
I'm doing a rebuild, with various needs, and if not on point, I refer to chrisfix and ericthecarguy for help
solid channels 💪
@project_danh 🤦♂️
Yep
Warning; if you say "Flippy Glass" three times consecutively, Michael Keaton appears...
Hopefully as Batman
But, aside from the NY GEAR, I wish the Indians would do something lol
lol! I love the NYY but unfortunately im done with all professional sports. 😢
Ok, ok....i watched 3 min 46 sec and realized that you 1. Are awesome. 2. Talk too much......which for Hollywood video purposes, may be great. BUT, for instructional video purposes, you lost me, cuz I need quick vid info...
🤣🤣🤣 watch some more! maybe you'll subscribe
hahahahah stop saying flippy glass
LMAO.. can't help it!