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Fuel door flapping

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Cj3waker, Aug 14, 2021.

  1. Aug 14, 2021 at 7:11 AM
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    Cj3waker

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    My '96 lock is broken and I don't like the lock anyway. Problem is it flaps around.

    Is there a spring I can replace? Should I buy the 03 door that has no lock? If so how does that one stay shut?

    Or should I just do the magnet mod?
     
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2021
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  2. Aug 14, 2021 at 7:15 AM
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    There you go.
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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  4. Aug 23, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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    $11 Magnets Disc Countersunk Permanent Magnet Fastener Magnets Countersunk,Magnets with Holes, Magnets for Tool, Home, Workplace, Door retainers,Refrigerator Magnets,Crafts Magnets (12x3-4mm)
    I bought some 12mmx3mm magnets and
    $10 Geesatis 2 Pcs Brushed Nickel Pull Handles Pocket Door Pull Stainless Steel Finger Pull Recessed Circular Handle for Cabinet Drawer Closet, with Mounting Screws, Silver, 1.6"(40 mm) Diameter
    a 1.6" stainless drawer finger puller thingie

    Removed the fuel door
    [​IMG]

    Threw some magnets (3 on each) on the filler neck screws, closed and opened the fuel door (they come off like in the pic) marked around them, cleaned, and epoxied the magnets in place
    [​IMG]

    Cut out the key hole for the handle thing (just about to the inner circle where the bevel ends, and threw some black paint on it)
    [​IMG]

    put some silicone around the handle
    [​IMG]

    et voila! Shuts securely and is easy to open
    [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Aug 23, 2021
    Cj3waker, Aug 23, 2021
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    Niceeeeeeee
     
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    nice Crocs…
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2021 at 12:03 AM
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    Looks good! Definitely unique compared to just sticking a 2001-2004 door instead.

    Hoy pare, paano ang Pinakbet?
     
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