The rods that go from the center handle assembly to the side latches---should have square foam rubber insulators about mid way which insulate the rods against the inner/outer wall of the tailgate. They work well. If the tailgate has the blazer top inner trim on it, that will prevent opening it without the hatch lid open. Blazers should have rubber trim on the bottom, sides, and top which help prevent unnecessary noise from the tailgate. You can substitute house door weather stripping which works fine. Check catalogs like LMC for some detail. Huck
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