Xtracab Window

Ok so I have a 2003 Tacoma extracab and the windows in the back will not stay clamped when i open them. Heres some pictures to better explain what i'm saying.



I want to know if i can fix this, need to buy a part or it is just how the back windows are.

 

actually, i think they are supposed to stay together, and the clamp acts kinda like a hinge when you open the windows, that way, they will stay open, but they will be hinged together.

 

Its supposed to work like a closed hinge (not coming apart) mine did the same I had to replace it with a new one. Its made out of diecast something. Took me about 20 minutes to replace it. I think the part was like $15-24 bucks.

 

After buying my truck the same thing happened not more than a week of owning it. The drivers side window hinge broke off. I took it to the dealership the same day and they fixed it in like ten minutes. I thought I just opened it up too hard but now I wonder if its just a cheap piece on a window that doesnt get used often enough for people to be busting em like that.

 

Yup, its a cheap part..........looks like diecast metal. Feels like plastic.

 

thanks for the info i'll probably go to toyota sometime and get it replaced.

 

yea its definitely not supposed to do that. And i recommend replacing it asap because if you open it like that you're probably hyper-extending the hinge.

 

I've been driving around with it like that since i got my tacoma and its fine when i keep it closed. I just cant open the window and keep that part connected.

 

what a koinky dink this was brought up. the other day i thought i should open my extracab windows. open the driver side one and the hindge snaps. i superglued it and left it in the open position. I open up the passenger side window and the thing snaps too. Obviously the superglue didnt hold up on the driverside window cause when i closed it it snapped off.

I call up Precision Toyota service dept and they admit its just a crappy piece but I have to go thru parts department to get pricing. Supposedly the whole hindge has to be replaced. Each runs about 30.29 What a bunch of shit. 60 dollars to replace em. All because a little black plastic piece snapped off.

I'm done venting thanks for reading.

 

I think this was one of the 1st things I asked when I joined this forum. Both sides are broken on my truck. I just don't bother opening them anymore. I still have 3 other windows that open and, on a 2 door truck, that's enough.