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My damn window visor fell off

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by traviskx, Jul 7, 2021.

  1. Jul 7, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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    traviskx

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    Anyone have this issue not sure how it happened

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  2. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:31 AM
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    lynlan1819

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  3. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:34 AM
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    You don't say... just wondering if this is a common issue. Or if it can be fixed. Just came out to my truck and it was like this . The fabric being untucked is a bit strange
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    Once you do get a new one, I reccomend you stop checking your makeup so often.
     
  5. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    dont need it. enjoy the higher mpg
     
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    Lol at these comments

    i doubt it can be fixed op, the plastic prob just wore out completely
     
  7. Jul 8, 2021 at 7:58 AM
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    Ha ha I use it everyday to put my sun visor up that must of been it. And I understand Boston. I'll probably just try to put it back on and put a magnet or something to hold it on
     
  8. Jul 8, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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    I'm attempting to repair it rn and if that doesn't work I have one from a Toyota highlander I just ordered on Amazon lol may need some modification but for 5$ shipped I'll give it a shot. Also no junkyards near me have tacomas so I'm out of luck. This is my work truck I treat it well within its budget. A sun visor isn't make or break for me so oh well 40$ could be 10 gallons I think I can live without it hahah
     
  9. Jul 8, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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    The visors are plastic,so if you use them a lot they dont last long,trying too fix them is a waste of time.
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2021 at 9:05 PM
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    Yeah I see that now I ended up fiddling with it cut the fabric off split it in half found the broken bit and glued it back on. Put it back together still wasn't flush so put a self tapper through it LOL made it worse but now it works glued the fabric back on too looks like hell but it's functional
     
  11. Jul 8, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    Good enough for me.
     
  12. Sep 12, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    ended up breaking so i just took it off now i just use the remaining arm to hold up sun visor. LOL
     
  13. Sep 12, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    Toyota only installs those visors to have a place to apply warning labels.
     
  14. Sep 12, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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  15. Sep 12, 2021 at 3:41 PM
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    i just put up my window visor every chance i get because its hot as hell out here lol
     
  16. Sep 13, 2021 at 6:43 AM
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    A pair of sunglasses maybe the solution.........
     

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