FJ-55 Tailgate Safety Switch

[nutsaboutsoccer]

I finally have my '71 tailgate window regulator, motor, switches, and wiring all repaired and functional however I have one last problem. The plastic striker that pushes the safety switch button in when you close the tailgate is broken. Does anyone know of a source for this or just have a picture of what one should look like?
Thanks,
Ted

 

[nutsaboutsoccer]

Sounds good to me.
Thanks,
Ted

 

[scrapdaddy]

I had it wired out of the loop. Both of the ones I have are broken also.

 

[nutsaboutsoccer]

I appreciate the help.
Ted

 

[nutsaboutsoccer]

I can wait, so it sounds good to me.
Thanks,
Ted

 

[offkilter]

This is what was on my 70 and 71 pigs

 

[chevurai]

The striker on my '69 also broke. I glued it together and made a copy out of a chunk of aluminum. It wasn't too difficult with a hack saw and files.

 

[PabloCruise]

How many different types are there?

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

How many different types are there?

At least two. I ordered one for my 10/72 (73) FJ55 from $OR and got the wrong one. Mine has broken a few times over the years. I've thought about getting one machined out of aluminium, but just never got around to it...also, that might make the switch the weak link and I'd break it next.

Dan

 

[PabloCruise]

At least two. I ordered one for my 10/72 (73) FJ55 from $OR and got the wrong one. Mine has broken a few times over the years. I've thought about getting one machined out of aluminium, but just never got around to it...also, that might make the switch the weak link and I'd break it next.

Dan

Wondering if we should try to print some...

 

[Owyhee Jackass]

That's a great idea. I'd buy two.

 

[onemanarmy]

That explains why I thought my safety switch was defective. The piece that trips is was gone. Had no idea it ever existed. So I removed the switch.