Droopy sun visors

might just need a different clip and try that

 

Just ran out and took a couple pictures. Passenger side so clip is on the far right, closest to the door. With and without clip:

 

These visors are hot royal garbage. Excellent work on your outsource Toyota.

I just did this mod and it holds insanely tight now. My mirror light no longer works but it has not worked since I don't know how long ago so I wasn't expecting it to work now either. Maybe eventually I'll get a new one and just do the mod as a preliminary measure prior to it breaking, that way I still have the light but never have to worry about the visor coming loose again.

This thread needs to be WAY better documented and notarized.

 

Just poked around a little in the parts catalog and there are new part numbers for the visors, making a total of four versions. The last version seems to be in late 2011 forward and now the new but not sure of the release date.

 

Yea this mod/fix is legit.

 

Post #51 is how I fixed mine. Works great.

 

Binder clip worked for me! Thanks for the idea!

 

I thought I'd update this thread on my experience resolving the sagging visor.
First off this thread really helped me and gave me the confidence to attempt this fix, so I appreciate what everyone has contributed, particularly post #51 (https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/droopy-sun-visors.66292/page-3#post-19955851)

My Truck
2014 Tacoma with vanity light in the visor. My driver side visor was broken and drooping. I started hearing a louder pop when closing the visor.

What replacement cost would've been
About $202, not including shipping. Shipping to me in Hawaii, about $30. This is for a visor with vanity lights. The non-vanity light is almost half the cost.
Just FYI, the part number is 7432004220B0 for the driver side and 7431004120B0 for the passenger side.

Removal
I'm kind of particular, so I tried to find images or videos of removing WITH the vanity light, but I could not find any. Turns out it was no big deal anyway. You unscrew the two screws holding the visor in and it just pulls right out. There's a cartridge looking piece that pulls out with it. This is just the light connection. No clips, no resistance. Easy.

Felt Cutting
I used a sharp X-acto type knife and carefully and slowly cut along the seam. I just cut what I needed to to access the drilling area.

My Findings
The black clamshell like case had cracked along the area where it pivots. It cracked along the seam, but you could tell that connection broke, with slightly uneven edges. Inside the case (prying it open a bit), parts were loose and clearly the plastic piece holding that metal piece (in post 51 that you're bolting down) was loose and free to turn. I tried seeing if I could pull the entire case apart, but seemed like more effort was involved and did not try it.

Drilling
So this is the main reason why I'm writing this post.
Post 51 tells you where to drill according to the edge of the dots. Problem is the dot pattern changed. Not only is the pattern completely different, but the dots are on both sides of the visor. So which side to drill the 1/2" hole? You drill the 1/2" the side with the mirror on it. This goes for the driver and passenger side.
Where to drill? Well, I followed post 51 the best I could and based on the pictures, I guessed and drilled. I was close, but needed a dremel to make the hole larger to expose the part over the metal piece.

For me, I had measured the 1-3/16" from the edge of the dots. Turns out, I was off about a 1/4", meaning I overshot it and should have drilled about 1/16" short of an inch from the edge of the dots.
For the other measurement, it was about 3/4' to 13/16" from the mirror frame/bezel edge.

Follow post 51 for the rest. 1/2' bit is only to give you clearance. The smaller bit is for your bolt.

Bolting
I found a random bolt and flange nut, cut it down, and installed it snug. Super easy.

Reassembly
I sewed mine back together and this part took the longest..because I'm particular. I also used duct tape to squeeze the clamshell back tight, to cover the larger hole I created, and to cover the bolt end (making a smoother bump).

End Result
Like new. Nothing overly tight and no where near loose. Like how it should be. No sagging and holds its position. With my sewing (which isn't that great), you can't tell I opened it up. I also saved buying a new one.

It probably took me 2 hours to do this, but most of this time was spent sewing and inspecting. Having a dremel is such a life saver for me. The plastic is soft, so you could probably make corrections with another bit. One day I'll do my passenger side when it starts drooping.

Anyway, hope this helps people. Just know you may need to widen the 1/2" hole some to fine tune. Otherwise, easy fix and mod.

 

I having this problem too.

Also thoughte about trying make visor extend farther dsun always shines in right between where visor and door pillar.

 

My passenger side visor broke 2 weeks ago Fixed it with the guidance of the video linked below. I used a hot glue gun to get the fabric back in place. Working well so far.

(1) Toyota Sun Visor Repair - YouTube

 

Y'all sound like some ladies in her 70's:
"Well, they used to snap right back up but now they just hang there!"

 

What a coincidence, I often feel like a lady in her 70's these days.

 

Tried the binder clip suggestion.

First time - removed visor from headliner. Placed clip on as posted. Shot off 10 seconds later into my left eye.
I am OK. Had safety glasses on. (Smart move)

Second time - wrestled with it also removed from headliner. Installed - works looks good. One minute late with visor up and in place (tight to the roof)
Flies off and hits windshield - leave a scratch in the blue tint top portion of windshield. (Safety glasses on this time as well)

Am I missing something here. I am use a standard 2" binder clip just like the ones in the pics posted above.

 

subbed - need to fix this on mine

 

after 5 years I finnaly broke down a got a new pair of Replacements that look just like OEM in Tan cloth minus the light and work snug and great for $60 on AMAZON . Love them , jst now mirriror light but same mirror as OEM.

 

Yeah I've seen those. I want the ones with the lighted vanity mirror. Let me rephrase.....The wife wants the ones with the lighted vanity mirror.
LOL

 

Fix it the right way for cheap. Can't even tell the difference between the factory ones and these

$40 Dasbecan Left Driver & Right Passenger Side Sun Visor Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2012 2013 2014 2015 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B1 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B0 Gray Without Light

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097GJHFR3?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

That Light is another $100 each visor ! Mine look exaclty like OEM less the light in clothe with pouch and labels too!

 

Kinda need the lighted mirrors. I know they're expensive and I know the non-lighted mirrors are cheaper!

 

Has anyone tried this - Yeah I know it's Honda - but it works for them

Carrfan Sun Visor Clips DIY Fix for Honda Civic 83280-SNA-A01ZA Sagging Drooping

https://www.amazon.com/Carrfan-Visor-83280-SNA-A01ZA-Sagging-Drooping/dp/B07VCG4RY9