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Help with the glove box knob 88 Dakota 3.9

Old May 8, 2017 | 01:07 PM
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I don't think WD40 is a good choice. Use white lithium or maybe even graphite? Tri flow? WD40 is terrible.
Thank Ya! I will try white lithium grease!
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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Here are some pictures Cash68. Which metal piece did you say to bend?




 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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The metal piece at the top (focus of Pic 2).

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Originally Posted by RalphP
The metal piece at the top (focus of Pic 2).

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Got ya! Thank You RalphP! I will try bending it forward it a pair of pliers!
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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I believe that my glove box **** is shot. It will only turn so far, therefore causing the latch not to grasp onto the metal hinge so the glove box can close or open.
 
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