Broken tailgate hinge on 92 240

I just did a hinge replacement in an '85 245 and figured out the
following neat trick:

Instead of propping up the liftgate with an object that could get
unstable or be knocked down, I ran a rope from one garage door track
down under the opened liftgate, then I tied it on the opposite door
track.
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Were you able to get at the screws holding it to the tailgate? The
tailgate side is broken and I'll be replacing that half of the hinge.
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You will in all likelihood be replacing the entire hinge, not just one
half.

But yes, I got to it, it's accessible; IIRC, push back the rubber trim
to get access on the liftgate; as another poster said, peel back the
headliner in the rear of the car to access the bolts on that end: the
wires can unplug and it is really not too difficult to repair.
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Hi Andy. I've owned two 245 models now one a 1989 & the other a 91 model. I
cannot recall any difference in the chrome hinges. (mind you I have never
had obe break on me!). The right hand one, if I am correct holds the
electrics for the rear screen heater & RWW systems. These wires a renowned
for breaking so I wouls suggest you re-wire these at the same time.
Kind Regards Paul.C
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> Hi,
>
> The right tailgate hinge just broke on my 92 240. Is the hinge itself
> replaceable or do you need a whole new tailgate?
>
> That being said, what range of model years will provide an acceptable
> replacement hinge or tailgate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
>
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