Door Card clip help

[Dirt Boy]

I ordered some door card clips to replace my 40's door cards and I'm having a super hard time getting the plastic plugs into the door holes. They were an EBay purchase, so maybe that's the underlying issue, just not oem so out of spec?
I searched and checked the FAQ, but didn't see anything specific to the plastic plugs.

Anyway, if anyone has any tips for getting the plastic plugs into the doors, I'd love to hear them!

 

[charliemeyer007]

FJ40, FJ45 and FJ47 Front Doors, regulators, weatherstrip, glass, handles and hardware - USA and Non-USA spec - 1975-1984 Land Cruiser - Specter Off-Road

Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and to the newest Land Cruiser, Non USA or domestic 40 Series, 60 Series 80 Series or 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in...

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Shows 2 pieces, male and a female says 11 pair required per card.

 

[Dirt Boy]

FJ40, FJ45 and FJ47 Front Doors, regulators, weatherstrip, glass, handles and hardware - USA and Non-USA spec - 1975-1984 Land Cruiser - Specter Off-Road

Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and to the newest Land Cruiser, Non USA or domestic 40 Series, 60 Series 80 Series or 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in...

www.sor.com

Shows 2 pieces, male and a female says 11 pair required per card.

Yes, I have both the male, metal part that goes on the door panel and the female plastic part that goes into the door and then the metal clip inserts into it. I am unable to get the female plastic part into the existing holes on the door.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Maybe split the rings if it has them so they go in like a screw. More than likely they are thermo plastic - soften them up with a heat gun or dip them in boiling water.

Pic's of the part and the hole would help render a proper solution.

 

[Dirt Boy]

Maybe split the rings if it has them so they go in like a screw. More than likely they are thermo plastic - soften them up with a heat gun or dip them in boiling water.

Pic's of the part and the hole would help render a proper solution.

Thanks Charlie, here’s what I’m working with.

 

[Dirt Boy]

Just tried a little heat and the plastic just mushrooms when pushed in but still won’t go in the hole.

 

[Pighead]

Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

 

[charliemeyer007]

Ok. So take like a 16 penny nail and grind the point like a blunt dome. It should fit somewhat loosely in the plastic insert hole. Warm the insert and use the punch to push the inset in with some twisting motion like you are screwing it in. When part way in then try a plastic face hammer to tap it home.

 

[Living in the Past]

Use a blunt awl and after heating gently try pushing the in with the awl.

 

[Dirt Boy]

Have you tried hitting it with a hammer?

Yeah. While not my go to solution for most things, it is pretty high on the list! Didn't work though.
So far cutting one side from tip to flange has worked to get them in, but the clips wont fit in that way.

 

[charliemeyer007]

Well I guess you need to ream out the holes in the door to work with your inserts. Or squeeze the male's a little so they will work. Ream the inside of the plastic insert to work better with the males, maybe a little of both. Buy the toyota parts from $OR if they are Mr.T's.

Know any 3d printer people? I bet they could print out inserts that would work. pcbway.com would do it. I like the design that has ribbed rings/fins starting out undersized. Good reason to by a 3d printer and use free cad ware

You know there isn't a ton of force involved in holding the cards on. They hang on the window opening, have a screw at the latch and 2 on the handle. How about hot glue or epoxy on the 11 magnets to the door card an just stick it to the door. 3/4"x 1/8 strong 24 for $25 on Amoron
amazon.com/Super-Strong-Neodymium-Earth-Magnets/dp/B0DCJJM8G7/