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BROKEN DRIVERS SIDE HEADLIGHT TAB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kennymack, Mar 22, 2017.

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  1. Jun 2, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    dsalas23

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    gorilla glue and then use a soldering gun to melt the plastic (just like if you were soldering regularly)
     
    dsalas23, Jun 2, 2017
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  2. Dec 27, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Does the gorilla glue need to be wet while soldering it? I'm assuming the plastic melt and then the glue makes it's way into the crevices. Otherwise, I can't see just melting the plastic causing it to weld properly.
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:39 PM
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    This is the proper adhesive to use.

    (I realize this is an old thread, but if anybody goes searching for how to fix broken tabs, this is it.)
     
    beergeek, Dec 27, 2018
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  4. Dec 27, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    Superglue then sprinkle baking soda over the glue, will dry and harden fast.
     
    jake72, Dec 27, 2018
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  5. Apr 28, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    Anyone else break headlights at this point? I broke all 4 tabs. Tried to fix them with this:
    $14 K Tool International 90002 Q Bond Ultra Strong Adhesive Kit for Garages, Repair Shops and, DIY, Repairs Hard Plastics/PVC/Metals, (2) Adhesive Bottles, (1) Plastic and (1) Metal Reinforcing Powders
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HX704NG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    but it didn't end up working. Trying to figure out what to do at this point with some new headlights. If anyone has some for sale and in socal please lmk.
     
    taco_tallua, Apr 28, 2019
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  6. Apr 28, 2019 at 10:03 PM
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    If you want it to look like it was never broken....

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  7. Apr 29, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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  8. Oct 24, 2020 at 8:31 AM
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    I realize this is an old thread, but I'm wondering if anyone else ran into this and has implemented a fix that has lasted? I was going to try some JB Plastic Weld but wanted to check the masses first.
     
    codycroken, Oct 24, 2020
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  9. Oct 24, 2020 at 7:49 PM
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  10. Oct 24, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Op is from 2017...
     
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  11. Oct 24, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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  12. Oct 25, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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    Get some thin aluminum and use JB weld to make a sandwich of the original part, reinforced with a cut-to-fit aluminum reinforcement. Better than stock.
     
    VeeSix, Oct 25, 2020
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