100 series SUN VISOR mod

[girraffe]

OK so i have had my original sun visors, then i got the overhead altimeter setup and swapped over to the JDM shorty's. NEITHER one was very good a keeping the sun out of the side of my eye. So, i was checking out the 's 100 and it looked like the sunvisors would swap over.

Finnaly got a hold of some grey 100 visors and swapped the mounting brackets. Here is what they look like after the install.

the "stem" from the 100 series visor will fit into the bracket on the 80 with minor modification. to get the bracket off of the 80 visor take a small file and slowly prick away the "head" on the "stem" and you should be able to EASILY slide the bracket off. after that take the 100 bracket and hacksaw it off. (be careful not to damage the "stem"). the only difference between the two "stems" is there is a larger "ridge" on the 100 that needs to be ground/sanded off. once you get that all smoothed out check to make sure it fits nice. you may need to ream out the inside of the 80 bracket as well. the set the bracket upside town on a vise or something and carefully punch the 100 stem through the 80 bracket. and viola!

this is not an exact swap, so be careful and make sure your clearances are good before hammering the stem through the bracket or you might break the bracket.

Enjoy!

 

[girraffe]

and here are some detail pics.

almost forgot. the plugs will swap over too with a little modification. I just didnt do it because my overhead harness for the altimeter does not have the plug for the lights.

 

[autobon7]

Where did you get the altimeter and how much? BTW...nice job on the visors.

 

[davegonz]

Nice job. I'm going to be on the hunt for some 100 series visors now. I miss the adjustability of them and I also hate how the stock 80 visors always seem to comes close to poking my eye when I rotate them for use on the side.

 

[hicruise55]

Nice post! I've got the lazy visor problem as most do! On the lookout! Thanks

 

[girraffe]

Where did you get the altimeter and how much? BTW...nice job on the visors.

Thanks, yall.

I got the console from a JDM truck that was being parted out.

 

[wearsabrowncoat]

does the 100 come in oak/tan interior?

 

[Cannon88]

I have been looking in salvage yards for something that will fit. I like this idea, but I wish it matched better. I am determined to find something out there that fits and matches well. I will post up if/when I find something.

 

[Jrob80]

does the 100 come in oak/tan interior?

Yes...

Maybe I should just rip out my Lexus visors and put them in my LC, I'm sure would love that. I too am on the look out for some 100 series visors! EDIT: Were you not able to install the second sun visor that is behind the main one? I really like having the two???

Thanks!

 

[girraffe]

does the 100 come in oak/tan interior?

Yes they have it in a tan. I have a good drivers side tan one i used for mocking up, etc if anyone wants it. I'll ask 35 including shipping. Just pm me

 

[davegonz]

That little one should be easy to add.

 

[girraffe]

Yes...

Maybe I should just rip out my Lexus visors and put them in my LC, I'm sure would love that. I too am on the look out for some 100 series visors! EDIT: Were you not able to install the second sun visor that is behind the main one? I really like having the two???

Thanks!

I did not look under the headliner too see if the holes were there. That being said I'm sure a couple self tapping screws would hold it up there.

 

[Jrob80]

I did not look under the headliner too see if the holes were there. That being said I'm sure a couple self tapping screws would hold it up there.

I forget that there are extra holes needed, your right thanks!

 

[girraffe]

Also the color does not match the headliner, but it does match my seats, dash and trim!

 

[nightwind]

Sun Visors for the 100 for sale in very good condition - 80 $ = Free Shipping

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[FredZ]

Sun Visors for the 100 for sale in very good condition - 80 $ = Free Shipping

80170264 4ca1 4156 b4c5 985193328843 — Postimage.org

Hello nightwind,
Do you still have the sun visors?

 

[FredZ]

OK so i have had my original sun visors, then i got the overhead altimeter setup and swapped over to the JDM shorty's. NEITHER one was very good a keeping the sun out of the side of my eye. So, i was checking out the 's 100 and it looked like the sunvisors would swap over.

Finnaly got a hold of some grey 100 visors and swapped the mounting brackets. Here is what they look like after the install.

the "stem" from the 100 series visor will fit into the bracket on the 80 with minor modification. to get the bracket off of the 80 visor take a small file and slowly prick away the "head" on the "stem" and you should be able to EASILY slide the bracket off. after that take the 100 bracket and hacksaw it off. (be careful not to damage the "stem"). the only difference between the two "stems" is there is a larger "ridge" on the 100 that needs to be ground/sanded off. once you get that all smoothed out check to make sure it fits nice. you may need to ream out the inside of the 80 bracket as well. the set the bracket upside town on a vise or something and carefully punch the 100 stem through the 80 bracket. and viola!

this is not an exact swap, so be careful and make sure your clearances are good before hammering the stem through the bracket or you might break the bracket.

Enjoy!
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girraffe,
When I installed my overhead tilt/inclinometer on my 97 LC, it was not seating properly. What year is your truck & if you used any special trick to make the tilt meter sit so nicely. When I look at my install, there a good size gap near rear view mirror/next to windshield. any help is appreciated.