1978Left side window regulator BJ40 help! (1 Viewer)

[Brandog]

Well Jeremy unfortunately the window regulators you let me try are for something 1975. The handle doesn't fit the spline . Toyota says they're discontinued. Now what boys?
Do your magic and help me find one. I need a driver side. Part number 69-80290303.

 

[dbenke]

Try emailing beno and see if he can find one.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Well Jeremy unfortunately the window regulators you let me try are for something 1975. The handle doesn't fit the spline . Toyota says they're discontinued. Now what boys?
Do your magic and help me find one. I need a driver side. Part number 69-80290303.

I thought you had a 1975? Do they fit otherwise? What about a different door handle?

 

[Brandog]

I didn't try when I tried to fit the handle. If it lines up should I get a 75 handle for a 40 Or a pickup handle a 45 I think.

 

[Brandog]

How do I tag #beno

 

[dbenke]

you have to email him
parts@landcruiserpartsandconsulting.com 505-944-5081
or try cruiserparts.net

 

[CharlestonG8R]

@beno

 

[Brandog]

Got a hold of beno his oem was 140.00 including shipping for just the Driver side. So I went with Spector both doors plus handles 88 plus shipping.
My budget dictates go there.

 

[dbenke]

With the shipping, you might be there anyway

 

[ErikinSC]

Specter has some good stuff, and some aftermarket stuff that is not worth what you paid. Hope that you get good parts. Sometimes you'll end up with OEM parts; I did once or twice.

With parts form @beno - you will get Genuine Toyota parts that willl fit and perform exactly as you would expect. @beno will also make sure that you know about the additional small parts that are required for a job - information that the Specter parts diagram wont tell you.

 

[Brandog]

Jeremy do you know whether the regulators were oem or after market? Here's a couple of pics. Notice the stock one has a beveled spline.

 

[dbenke]

just by looking, I would say not oem.
It should have a Toyota or teq logo on it somewhere

 

[dbenke]

You need the bevel to get the handle back on. the retaining clip probably wont go back on without it.

 

[Brandog]

I agree. These were for a 1975. So I ordered 1978 from Spector. They come with handles so they will fit. Worse case send back and be no will get me an oem unit. Costly lesson but we'll see. I could grind back the bevel to make it fit.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

I have no idea if they were OEM, but would assume not since they did not arrive in a bag that was tagged with an OEM part number from Mr T. I'll grab them back from you soon; my truck will need replacement regulators before long.

 

[Brandog]

For sure. Come over when you can and you can see my set up.

 

[Brandog]

Well the Spector regulator works like a charm. Now I need to know the trick in getting the rag joint installed. Do I have to remove the steering column to get it off the spline?

 

[Brandog]

Never mind. I got it. Just a little patience and common sence. Thanks anyway.

 

[Brandog]

I thought you had a 1975? Do they fit otherwise? What about a different door handle?

Hey Jeremy, I'm going to cars and coffee with the bj so I will bring your regulators with me if you come.
Let me know.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Hey Jeremy, I'm going to cars and coffee with the bj so I will bring your regulators with me if you come.
Let me know.

I was planning to hit Cars and Coffee after I get the 40 back from @Trollhole ; looks like I'll have it back in just over a week! This weekend I have to hit the books. If you need them out of your garage, let me know. I've been wanting to drive my 40 down there to see the place anyhow.