Liftgate Insulation

[jjfugler]

Last night I had the liftgate latch cut off-it was broken bad. After finally getting the latch open for the first time and removing the plastic molding I discovered two plastic trim clips but they weren't "holding" anything. I suspect there was some insulation in there of some sort....anyone have insight on this. Any help is greatly appreciated. And I now have to purchase a new locking mechanism solenoid and handle/latch.

 

[RonD]

Some info on BII here: https://www.broncoiicorral.com/tech_library/ford-bronco-ii-facts/

Tailgate Handles are hard to find but Explorer handles can work, seen here: https://www.broncoiicorral.com/forums/index.php?threads/bronco-ii-tailgate-handle.146812/

No, I doubt there was insulation in the lift gate, but you can add some if you want, but it may cause faster rusting of metal parts

 

[4x4junkie]

I had the interior panel off my hatch fairly recently to lube all the mechanisms in there... I don't recall any insulation material in mine either.

BII hatch is fiberglass (Explorer is steel).

 

[bronco2fan]

Pics are always helpful when looking at a particular part. I had a extra handle and assembly somewhere, I just have to remember where lol.

 

[jjfugler]

Pics are always helpful when looking at a particular part. I had a extra handle and assembly somewhere, I just have to remember where lol.

I'll take it if you find it