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78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
A lot of Mudders use a piece of rubber hose to cover the handle, I do not think re-built kits are available. I'd use some grease to keep the internal parts from rattling.
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Can you still get these new?
78fj40mg
TLCA #23510
Unfortunately these are no longer available NLA, however, you can find used ones here on MUD, try the classifieds. https://forum.ih8mud.com/forums/wanted-parts.13/
SOR.COM.
$71.35 plus shipping for the pair:
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$71.35 plus shipping for the pair:
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Some have made a "washer" out of a plastic container which they cut and then shim the space between the handle and the backing to take up the play. The mudder who did the writeup found even the new replacements rattled.
While you're at it, use some 'Oilite' bushings to rebuild the door hinges to tighten them so they can't rattle.
While you're at it, use some 'Oilite' bushings to rebuild the door hinges to tighten them so they can't rattle.
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As a short term fix you can try to 'snug' up the back side of the rivet/bolt that holds the handle to the mechanism.
I had so much play on it that the handle would miss the part that actually moves the bolt. I fixed it by grinding of the rivit head on the rear of the assembly (inside of the door) drill a hole in the rivit stem, then tap it and install a bolt with some washer so as you don't squeeze everything together when you tighten up the bolt. I think you'll see that the surface where handle rotates over is worn down at an angle, causing even more play. I used a smooth file to get the surface on the front and back flat again.
I didn't have any pictures. but I can take them if you need me to.
Good luck
I didn't have any pictures. but I can take them if you need me to.
Good luck
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Has anyone bought the ones from SOR? If so what are they like for quality?
Have you try fleaebay, some times you'll find them at reasonable price.
They look and feel good to me. I can't tell a difference from oem
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
A photo would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!
The handle on my ambulance door had this same issue. Rattle drove me crazy. I found a skinny E-clip in my parts pile and wedged it onto the shaft between the handle and the plate with a flat head screwdriver. Took up all the slack and has never fell out in over 15 years. Probably can get these for a dime apiece at a good auto parts store. Good luck!
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I think I'm going with a new pair from SOR. Do they come in the right color or will i need to paint them ?
Thanks for all the ideas
Thanks for all the ideas
POTATO LAUNCHER
TLCA #6928
I ordered the ones from Cruiser Corps. Swapped the springs from the stock sliding catch into the new one. The aftermarket spring seems weak.
Sorry it took a while. Been busy painting the hood...again...
anyway, i took the door handle apart. Here are the pics..
front and back. You can see the small phillips head screw and large washer
What used to be the rivit. Grind the back side off. Drill and tap
this is one of the areas where a lot of my play come from. The surface was worn down at an angle
ginmtb
'74 FJ40 - my first!
Awesome you da man!!!!
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Thanks for the pictures. Makes a big difference when you can see what your talking about.
