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Seat trim on a 2000 taco.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by kato, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. Dec 1, 2009 at 9:05 PM
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    kato

    kato [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi everyone. I've always loved tacomas and have recently joined the ranks of proud owners.

    My 2000 4*4 has got a 3" body lift on it. and it seems that whenever i slide my ass off the seat that the cheap little metal retaining clips that hold the side plastic in pop out.

    Anyone got a good fix for this?

    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 1, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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    You're not the only one. Whenever I step out of my 98 prerunner, I've been having mine pop out for a few months and it finally cracked.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2009 at 10:30 PM
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    The best fix for this annoying little piece of shit plastic is the next time it pops off & just dangles there, finish it off by throwing it as far as you can like I'm getting ready to do to mine......:cool:
     
  4. Dec 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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    LOL, you know it. I feel the same way. I'm werkin on a bolt on fix for that. Just need the time to get it done. If she works, I'll post it if I don't chuck it first....:goingcrazy: :mad:
     
  5. Dec 2, 2009 at 2:07 PM
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    the only thing that i had thought of doing was perhaps drilling a small hole through the metal retaining clip and the plastic. Inserting it into the seat frame as always. Than reaching under the seat and inserting a cotter pin into the hole. Not an elegant fix but it might work.
     
  6. Dec 2, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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    Yeah, pretty much the same I was thinking, but just using a bolt washer and nut.
     

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