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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Jolly Onion, Oct 9, 2016.

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  1. Oct 9, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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  2. Oct 9, 2016 at 5:23 PM
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    Same struggle here
     
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  3. Oct 9, 2016 at 6:18 PM
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    Will buy another one and reinforce it from inside with fiberglass. Just have to check the gap with clay so it fits. May have to reinforce only certain spots.
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2016 at 7:08 PM
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    I was just mulling this topic today. May try to fab something out aluminum. Hell, I've even considered using wood. I've got a good friend who does cabinetry.
    I'll post up if I find a reasonable solution
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    A good craftsman can have a small side business making these out of aluminum, wood or fiberglass that does not crack.

    Consider me a possible customer if my fiberglass reinforcement does not pan out.

    Weak design IMHO.
     
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  6. Oct 10, 2016 at 12:21 AM
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    Mine is laying around some place I took it off never put it back on.

    It cracks I think because of the flexing of the seat as one gets in and out.

    Very seldom does the right side ever break
     
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  7. Oct 10, 2016 at 5:49 AM
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    KDMaxx tune K&N drop in AFE catback Oil catch can Bill's 6112/5160 Dynomat whole inside of cab TRD skid plate
    I drilled a small hole in mine right through the plastic and the metal seat rail.
    Used a small 6/32 screw with small washer and nut.
    Havent had a problem yet.
     
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  8. Oct 10, 2016 at 8:54 AM
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    I thought about that. Just wondering if the washer is enough to spread the stress over enough area. Definitely a good fix.
    Maybe a spacer/stand-off between the trim piece and metal rail.
     
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  9. Oct 10, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    KDMaxx tune K&N drop in AFE catback Oil catch can Bill's 6112/5160 Dynomat whole inside of cab TRD skid plate
    I'll take a pic and show ya what I did.
    Took me maybe 10 mins to do.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    Gents

    What is the strongest epoxy that you know of that adheres to plastic.

    I want to brush a few coats from inside, strengthen the plastic cover and see if it works. Epoxy should be stronger than fiberglass and multiple thin coats can be applied, that's why I want to try it.
     
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  11. Oct 10, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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    KDMaxx tune K&N drop in AFE catback Oil catch can Bill's 6112/5160 Dynomat whole inside of cab TRD skid plate
    Here is what I did.


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    OME and worth every penny.
    That looks like it'll do it. Thanks.

    BTW Bel-Zona is the strongest epoxy I know of.....you can't afford it.
     
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  13. Oct 10, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    Both sides of mine are broken (leather seats btw)
     
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  14. Oct 10, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    I did this to both of my seat's

    Works great!
     
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  15. Oct 10, 2016 at 3:59 PM
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    Mine aren't broke at all but my driver's side seat was starting to rip. This happened on my other Tacoma also. So I got seat covers. Having a lift and sliding in & out of the truck everyday was taking it's toll.
     
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    The carbon fiber seem like a good option. I would think any epoxy/fiberglass added to the backside of the stock piece would eventually just end up seperating.
     
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    It would need the CF for sure for strength and rigidity. If you lay it on the with enough mats criscrossing it would be as strong as steel The original piece would just be the form mold.
    unfourtantly i have to find one to do it. mines history
     
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    Mine is like most others it seems. the screw head has pulled through. the piece shifts everytime i get in and out. its aggravating for sure.
     
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