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    BH tailgate lock rod.

    the tailgate lock barrel in my 2004 legacy wagon is frozen up, and the lock rod has been missing since I got it this past January.
    6 weeks ago I grabbed a lock rod from an outback while at the salvage yard. I didn't get a look cylinder then because the donor vehicles were either missing the key or they were also frozen. So I figured I would get a rod then so I would then only need a cylinder.

    I picked up a lock barrel from a 2003 for my 2004. When I was installing the rod I noticed that the rod is too short.

    Is it possible that the rod is too short? I was sure it was definitely an OB from 00-04. Perhaps I was wrong.

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    Re: BH tailgate lock rod.

    Might be the difference between power locks and manual...
    2002 Outback H6 VDC "Blitzen 6"

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    A sherpa could rip ass somewhere high up in the Himalayas and my Prius will be blown almost off of the road.

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    Re: BH tailgate lock rod.

    Er? Manual locks were an option? Or do you mean keyless / no keyless. That however is a very interesting thought.

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    Re: BH tailgate lock rod.

    *shrugs* I honestly have no idea, but that was the first thing that came to mind. Wouldn't be a pre/post facelift change, as both cars are post...
    2002 Outback H6 VDC "Blitzen 6"

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    A sherpa could rip ass somewhere high up in the Himalayas and my Prius will be blown almost off of the road.

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    Re: BH tailgate lock rod.

    How short is too short? According to the parts list, it did not change between 2000-2004.

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    Re: BH tailgate lock rod.

    Here are some shots.

    Cylinder unlocked, latch unlocked.


    Cylinder neutral - latch locked.



    Lock cylinder and connecting rod




    Additionally, I turned the rod around. And it does make it slightly longer. But not enough.

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    Could it be the latch actuator is different on an early 2000-2004 outback? What I should do is compare a picture of my own legacy latch before I take the lock rod from the donor vehicle

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    I have this problem with my '99 legacy (no remote option) I bought it brand new-so I know it's the right one-but, the gate was damaged by the previous owner so the bolt holes don't even line up! I can't even find the time to bring it to a body shop I think it needs so I can open it up from the outside again.
    Legacys are like potato chips-You can't stop at just one!

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    Could your 99 MY part be meant for a late build and yours is an early build?

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    Since this is not a DIY, I moved it to the body section.

    otherwise, have you tried turning the lock cylinder over?

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    I tried to but the slant on the cylinder and the tailgate only match in one position

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    Update: I got it working with a longer lock rod.

    I went to the yard and got another lock rod. This was from a 01 legacy. The other rod was from an outback I believe.
    All were post MY 2000.

    Here's a picture of the rods side by side.
    The top one was what fit.



    Here's a picture of it from the donor vehicle, and different one from the yard. Notice the latch hook orientation and the bends.



    Last edited by thesavo; 05-17-2015 at 07:09 AM.

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