Bought a 97 Eddie Boer 5.4Ltr.

[JC Colon]

Hello,
My Name is JC, I just bought a 97 Eddie Bouer Expedition. Got it for just under $3K, and I think I got a Great Deal. I've done a complete diagnostic on the motor, checked all fluids, needs an Oil Change, 2 tires have to be replaced. It's got 185K on the clock, and a few dings and scratches. No real rust either.
The only thing I found wrong with it is that I can't get the rear gate open. The rear window opens fine but the gate seems like it was Permanently Locked. I got this truck primarily for a new job were I need to carry tools and a Ladder. Although this is not my first SUV, it is the first on with this problem and I know I have to open it to get to the locking mechanisms. Can anyone e point me in the right direction so I can take full advantage of the storage space?
Thanks for your help!

 

[GAINMOB]

welcome to the site...try pushing from inside while someone pulls on outside

 

[JC Colon]

welcome to the site...try pushing from inside while someone pulls on outside

Guess what I wasn't doing! I was turning the know but I was Pulling the gate! I feel like I nouvist. I don't know why I was thinking I should here the Pop of the lock releasing the gate?
Anyways, it's all working and I got a tail light housing from the bone yard for $25.
Priced out some nice 20s today with tires! Just under $2k for a set. Guess I'll wait till fall for those.