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Lubrication in rear grab handles

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TriniPhantom, Jun 4, 2019.

  1. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    TriniPhantom

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    Does anyone have, from factory, any sort of lubrication/grease on the rear grab handles in their truck.
     
  2. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    squirt of silicone
     
  3. Jun 4, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    meaning it came like that when you bought it?
     
  4. Jun 4, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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  5. Jun 4, 2019 at 11:28 AM
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    Not a good sign... personal lubricant on the grab handles. Sounds like the truck was slightly used ;)
     
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  6. Jun 4, 2019 at 11:39 AM
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    Yes yes lol. Besides that. Im asking because I'm worried that i have a leak somewhere. Any clarification would be much appreciated
     
  7. Jun 4, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    Maybe there is some extra rust prevention in the roof that is melting in the heat.
     
  8. Jun 4, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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    eh...I can't tell if you're pulling my leg or being serious lol.
     
  9. Jun 4, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    Sounds like someone broke the back seat in for you .
     
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    Ok so I don't mean on the grab handles, I mean by the hinge area where the spring is. Sorry for my unclear description before.
     
  11. Jun 4, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Been a Canadian the use of the word “eh” is to be used at the end of the sentence. Like....hows it going eh. Ya hoser......
     
  15. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:40 PM
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    Im from the Caribbean we say eh at the beginning of the sentence like.....eh what wrong with u?
     
  16. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:43 PM
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    It there the hinge it and it looks shiny. I know you guys are catching a laugh out of this, but I am really wondering if there is a leak somewhere. It was raining this morning, till 8am but the rest of the day was hot. The substance is still there, so this leads me to believe that its some sort of grease?

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  17. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    It depends on how much you willing to risk for pie
     
  18. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    That looks like a properly lubricated pivot for the handles to swing on.
    If there wasny any grease, they could seize, or be obnoxiously squeaky every time some one uses it.
    Also, there isnt much up there around the headliner of the trucks, besides some wiring to the 3rd brake light / cargo light / dome light, and some curtain airbags. Nothing that would leak grease.
     
  19. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:55 PM
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    Thanks. I was more worried water was leaking
     
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    Well at least both of use “eh” right. ......too funny
     

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