No $1 bills here in Canada - have to use $5'sI have an even cheaper fix, how about folded up paper. Or if you are a true Baller then folded up 1$ good emergency money as well.
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What a response!
Didn't think this topic would get so many responses. Thanks!
The 3m Velcro (soft side) sounds like a good plan. It's probably hidden and will hold the vent in place.
I was unaware of the crotch vent until I just checked. In 1994 my cruiser was probably top notch for comfort! I still like the way she rides!!!
Didn't think this topic would get so many responses. Thanks!
The 3m Velcro (soft side) sounds like a good plan. It's probably hidden and will hold the vent in place.
I was unaware of the crotch vent until I just checked. In 1994 my cruiser was probably top notch for comfort! I still like the way she rides!!!
Loonies (or if you a true balla, toonies) should suffice. Holla back, eh!
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that what I use .. just one side of it ( the soft side )
I think I'm going to trade my pennies for felt!
An easy and very inexpensive fix is black felt (like what is used under lamps and stuff) I found in the crafts section at wally-world.
Just cut small narrow strip, peel backing, insert into gap above and below the vent and carefully press into slot with thin tool, preferably wood.
It mimics the original felt perfectly and no one can tell it's there.
Just cut small narrow strip, peel backing, insert into gap above and below the vent and carefully press into slot with thin tool, preferably wood.
It mimics the original felt perfectly and no one can tell it's there.
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Tapage
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I din't have now a close pic .. but here is the idea .. if you do it carefully .. it looks totally clean.
I just took them out, removed the little broken studs, put in some little metals studs made from whatever i found in the garage. I used JB weld to place them and build up the diameter. Then i just sanded them smooth and stuck the vents back in the bracket.
X's whatever on the Velcro use the soft side and works perfectly.
What I did was removed the vent from the truck. With a heat gun apply heat to the side of the vent (the side that has the pivot)) and when the plastic is soft bend the back edge of the vent outwards a slight amount. This will provide a greater friction surface after you pop the vent back in it's place. The result will be vents that no longer flop down, yet are still adjustable - and no pennies!!
TLCnoob- I have the same problem with getting all the vanes to point the same way. Dumb question, but how the heck do I get the center vent out of the dash to perform the fix you described? This is on a '97, but I assume the process is the same.
Has anyone tried the o-ring trick?
fleet
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1. A number of warships operating together under one command.
2. A number of vessels having a shared origin, purpose, or area of operation: the Japanese merchant fleet; the NorthPacific fishing fleet.
3. A group of vehicles, such as taxicabs or airliners, owned or operated as a unit.
Com-fleet failure due to vent direction malfunction. Sounds catastrophic! I like definition #2, but #3 might also work. Can we do a felt dot group buy?
(flēt)
n.
1. A number of warships operating together under one command.
2. A number of vessels having a shared origin, purpose, or area of operation: the Japanese merchant fleet; the NorthPacific fishing fleet.
3. A group of vehicles, such as taxicabs or airliners, owned or operated as a unit.
Com-fleet failure due to vent direction malfunction. Sounds catastrophic! I like definition #2, but #3 might also work. Can we do a felt dot group buy?
I cut a finger off of a black nitrile rubber glove and wedged it under the vent...worked like a charm until I take the dash apart next week and use rubber o-rings on the studs.
I cut a finger off of a black nitrile rubber glove and wedged it under the vent...worked like a charm until I take the dash apart next week and use rubber o-rings on the studs.
Probably a stupid question, but I am struggling to figure out how to remove the existing vents from the dash without removing the dashboard itself. I've tried different pry tools and can't seem to get the vents or the entire trim piece with the vent/register in it.
Is there a how-to or thread on how to do this? I must suck at searching because I can't find anything on this.
Is there a how-to or thread on how to do this? I must suck at searching because I can't find anything on this.
I used a 1/4 inch wood dowel. Removed the vents. Drilled out the spot where the peg broke off and JB welded the dowel in place once it set up, I used a dremel to shape and remove excess material. Also put some loop side velcro inside the vent registers go. Works great.
Are these the same part numbers for the 92 fj80? I’ve been searching everywhere and this is the closest I’ve found.
