Dorman - HELP Tailgate Stop Bumper P/N:45679
Give your hatch a cushioned stop again with the Dorman - HELP Tailgate Stop Bumper / Tailgate Rubber Stop, part number 45390. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1994-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee, and Dorman designed it to replicate the original bumper's fit, look and function on those vehicles. Dorman describes it as a hatch door bumper, and it is listed under both names.
A tailgate stop bumper gives the hatch a cushioned contact point against the body when it closes. Signs this part may need replacing include a missing bumper, a snapped clip, a hatch that rattles, or hard contact when the hatch closes. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine-specific details.
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What does the Dorman 45390 tailgate stop bumper do?
It gives the hatch a cushioned contact point against the vehicle body when it closes. This helps limit hard contact and rattling.
Which vehicles does this tailgate stop bumper fit?
It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1994-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee. See the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
What are signs a tailgate stop bumper may need replacing?
A missing bumper, a broken clip, a rattling hatch, or hard contact when the hatch closes can all be signs. Inspect the hatch area to confirm the cause before replacing.
Will it look and work like the original bumper?
Yes. Dorman designed it to replicate the original bumper's fit, look and function on the listed Jeep applications.
Why do original tailgate bumpers fail?
Dorman notes that original bumpers can go missing or fail when the internal clip breaks. This part is intended to replace a bumper that was lost or damaged that way.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.