80 series drooping sun visor fix

[BigCarSmolBoy]

I installed the kit from AmericanWest the past weekend and I kept forgetting to upload the pictures (I'm sorry!)

Here are the instructions with pictures and notes when you do this job yourself:

This part is only held in by 1 screw. Just unscrew it and then use a flathead to carefully pry it off. Just be gentle to not mess up any of the 20+ year old plastic.

Go ahead and unscrew the 2 nuts here. These are the only things holding it in place, and be careful taking it off as there is a plastic washer that you need to be careful not to lose.

I let mine dangle freely, as the wire was strong enough and the plastic was light enough to do so. In this state, go ahead and slide on the 3D printed visor holders. They are designed to either go on the left or right hand side. You do not need to force it in to fit. If it is hard, try putting it on the other side.

When sliding on the visor holders, this is the plastic spacer that may have shifted or fallen. This is how you want to align it before screwing everything back in, and you're done!

15 minute job tops

 

[BigCarSmolBoy]

Night and day difference. I get more of my windshield back!

 

[Bruiser1997]

Nice write up. Do you have a link you can share for where to purchase? Could you also take a picture from a little further back so we can see what it looks?

 

[alia176]

Nice write up. Do you have a link you can share for where to purchase? Could you also take a picture from a little further back so we can see what it looks?

post #37 has the info 80 series drooping sun visor fix - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/80-series-drooping-sun-visor-fix.793861/post-14301424

 

[American West]

Nice write up. Do you have a link you can share for where to purchase? Could you also take a picture from a little further back so we can see what it looks?

I've been mailing them out as needed for around $25. Looks like you are local and shipping wouldn't be needed. I'll print out some extras and we can meet up sometime.

 

[tone33]

I'm interested in a set! My drivers side visor on my '95 started drooping about a month ago, drives me crazy. I'd need them mailed to 37174. I'll drop you a PM. Thanks!

 

[idyllwild]

Just received the package from AmericanWest. Installed with a Philips and a flat head, 15 min max. These things are perfect.

Use the flat head to pry out the plastic, slow and steady.

Do not fold over and snap on to align. They are tapered so they slide on smooth, From back to middle.

Pic of the spacer to line up

All back together with nice and secure sun visors.

Thank you for making and sending these.
-Chad

 

[DSRTRDR]

I did this with rare earth magnets

you can see how each clip holds one magnet below, with two stacked on top, towards the headliner - where exactly the magnets need to go becomes clear when you put the first one on the visor and flip it up at the headliner: they position themselves; then just use the garage opener clip to hold them in place on the visor

bonus: no drilling involved, no removal of headliner or somesuch, either - just get two clips (or in my case, use garage door openers), and the magnets off Amazon - done

 

[fj80T]

Where did you source them from?

...via IH8MUD app

What year tundra? Thanks

 

[AlBidwell2]

I just installed the visor solution from AmericanWest. It’s really the only clean solution IMO.
It definitely beats my bent hanger solution I was using before. Install can be done in 5 mins with a screwdriver. I recommend removing the screw from one side at a time from that assembly. It was really easy.
My driver side visor sits a bit lower down due to my garage opener; all I had to do was back the screw out on the arm and it gave me the space to accommodate the garage opener.

 

[thelal]

I just installed the visor solution from AmericanWest. It’s really the only clean solution IMO.
It definitely beats my bent hanger solution I was using before. Install can be done in 5 mins with a screwdriver. I recommend removing the screw from one side at a time from that assembly. It was really easy.
My driver side visor sits a bit lower down due to my garage opener; all I had to do was back the screw out on the arm and it gave me the space to accommodate the garage opener.

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looks good. Got a link?

 

[AlBidwell2]

looks good. Got a link?

Reach out to @American West

 

[MileHigh80Guy]

looks good. Got a link?

Landcruiser 80 series Sun Visor Holders by AmericanWest

Fix the sagging sun visors in your 80 series Landcruiser (sunroof models only).Attaches to the stock roof console used for the sunroof switches and needs no permanent modifications to the vehicle.Will need 2 arms and the left and right sides printed. Print with filament in strong direction...

www.thingiverse.com

Here's his Thingiverse link.

 

[krautetr]

I installed my visor brackets from AmericanWest this morning. Super easy install with the photos and instructions that BigCarSmallBoy posted on the thread. Thanks AmericanWest for sending me the set! Fit was perfect!

 

[Wgood84]

I got a couple sets from American West. Good quality. 5 Min. install. It was dark when I took the photos. Thanks again bud!