Broken rear hatch lock arm - 3D printing?

[Godwin]

The rear hatch lock arm in my 80 is broken and split similar the one in post #17 of this thread Rear Hatch Lock Issues/Actuator Fix - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-hatch-lock-issues-actuator-fix.1060081/. I tried an epoxy to fix it which failed. Could this part be 3D printed and/or is anyone doing so? I checked vendors that offer items such as this without finding anything. @Outsane is this a part you could reproduce?

 

[gummycarbs]

The "control assy, back" is an absolute bargain on Amayama right now at $120. There are two listed.

69790-60020 Control Assy, Back Door Lock [01.1992 - 01.1998] FJ80,FZJ80
69790-60060 Control Assy, Back Door Lock [01.1992 - 01.1998] FJ80,FZJ80 W(REAR 3RD SEAT)

69790-60020 looks like this:

69790-60060 looks like this:

 

[Outsane]

@Godwin have looked into it and wanted to.

Just have not done it yet.

 

[goingcamping]

IIRC I have the factory one that worked when I removed it...it's yours if you pay the ride

 

[mjosoba]

My rear hatch on the 96 LX doesn’t open from the outside (94 LC is good), but does open from the inside. Would this be the solution?

 

[Outsane]

My rear hatch on the 96 LX doesn’t open from the outside (94 LC is good), but does open from the inside. Would this be the solution?

You probably have a rod that isn't attached any more to the latch. The part above is the actuater for the lock.

 

[mjosoba]

You probably have a rod that isn't attached any more to the latch. The part above is the actuater for the lock.

I remember this happened on my parents 1991, and I think we just reattached that arm with some wire and epoxy or something. I’ll probably try that.

 

[joccomalone]

The rear hatch lock arm in my 80 is broken and split similar the one in post #17 of this thread Rear Hatch Lock Issues/Actuator Fix - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rear-hatch-lock-issues-actuator-fix.1060081/. I tried an epoxy to fix it which failed. Could this part be 3D printed and/or is anyone doing so? I checked vendors that offer items such as this without finding anything. @Outsane is this a part you could reproduce?

Did you ever find a place to 3D print the arm?

 

[Godwin]

Did you ever find a place to 3D print the arm?

No. Replaced the entire motor assembly.