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Any ideas to fix broken 12-15 headlight tabs

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by bowhunterRN, Dec 19, 2019.

  1. Dec 19, 2019 at 3:57 PM
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    bowhunterRN

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    I found a used set of OEM headlights and I am looking to do a retrofit. Any ideas for fixing the broken mounting tabs? JB weld and some metal bent to fit?

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    bowhunterRN, Dec 19, 2019
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  2. Dec 28, 2019 at 9:01 PM
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    I've got an 07 an broke one on each side. I took my Soldering Iron, put the broken pieces together, put a paperclip right we're both pieces touch and melted them back together. Utube- plastic welding, it'll show you can exactly how to do it. Boom good as new
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    That’s what I did too. Works great. Thanks!
     
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  4. Dec 29, 2019 at 9:52 PM
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    Great minds think Alike!
     
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    I had broken tabs on my right light, and I used JB Weld ( the 2 part gray stuff). It held for a couple of years, then just broke again ( not sure why) . I ended up buying a nearly new set of headlights on the for sale forum. I have a left front extra if you want for a decent price plus shipping.
     
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  6. Jan 1, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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