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3rd Gen LED Headlight Repair tabs (LED!!)

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2016-2023)' started by Firn, May 13, 2023.

  1. Sep 22, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    Firn

    Firn [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Been spending a bit of time looking into this and @dschreib makes a very good point.

    I spoke with JB Weld and they did identify that Plastic Bonder is not specifically rated for Polypropylene (gaaaa!).

    I have been looking for products that list PP and they are few and far between.

    At this point I will recommend folks continue with plastic bonder. I have not received a single report of failed adhesion.

    It is highly recommend folks sand the surface well and clean it well too.

    I will continue reaching out to find something specifically recommended for PP
     
  2. Sep 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM
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    My 2 cents is that the JB plastic bonder is a very strong glue to use. I tried other types of two part epoxy and could peel them off but not the JB plastic bonder.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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    FWIW, I used the plastic bonder mentioned above and I've had my headlight repair tabs on for almost a year now and don't have any issues to report. They've held up great!
     
  4. Sep 27, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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    Thank you for letting us know!
     
  5. Sep 28, 2024 at 5:32 PM
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    That is good to hear!

    Should we use a spacer between the bolt and body if its replacing a broken tab? Or is it already adjusted to go deeper on for attachment if the tab is broken off?
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2024 at 9:27 PM
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    I have done both and imo a spacer isn't needed.

    When I did it I just used a regular washer. It does put the normal amount of space in there which is nice but on ther other side I didn't use one and it felt fine without it.
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2024 at 4:13 AM
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  8. Nov 4, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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    How do you position the tab when installing? Pushed against the vertical or flat section?IMG_8408.jpg

    IMG_8409.jpg
     
  9. Dec 14, 2024 at 8:45 AM
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  10. Jan 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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    New link, first post updatrd
     
  11. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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    Links updated again.
     
  12. Jun 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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    Wow, been out for a bit. For those that were looking for tabs sorry for the delay!

    Now that I am back in town I have more available. The listing is at https://www.ebay.com/itm/157132212489
     
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