This is incredible! Thank you so much for all your hard work on putting this together for us. My rig is going to be very very happy with its new handle.
FJ55 Tailgate Handle
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I get it, It is an added step of difficulty. I will try to find a solution to make it a little bit easier to purchase, it sucks that Shapeways is so expensive.
There are two "parts" to this, just like the original handle assembly. I sell the digital file for 5 bucks just to cover the test prints and design work. The files get downloaded as a ".step" file from cults3d.com > upload the .step files to craftcloud3d.com > choose material and finish > enter shipping info/ payment and then a short while later... some shiny new parts get delivered.
It is not quite as smooth and streamlined as a finished part, but it is several hundred cheaper than the next cheapest option, so hopefully this works for the bulk of people....maybe someone can do a group buy, which would also bring the price down!
With all that being said...I do have one of the test handle assemblies that is doing me no good. It was tested on J Mack's FJ and then removed. It may need the hole cleaned up for the push/pull rod, and might be a hair snug on one of the mounting hole, but it is totally functioning otherwise. I can sell it for $120 shipped if anybody is interested?
What’s the finish?
WarDamnEagle
SILVER Star
That finish looks plenty smooth to chrome if you really wanted the original shiny look. Great price to get it printed out of 316.
When @NickAtEndMotive was over to test fit the handle we were messing around with some other parts he made tapping threads and polishing, this stainless polishes easily and looks pretty good for the little bit of effort we put into the sample part we tried. I'm guessing if a guy put some real effort into it there wouldn't be any reason to chrome in unless you wanted to color match existing chrome on a show pig.
Thank you for providing the step files, truly awesome.
DoubleNickels
SILVER Star
Great work on this, and nice to see you took artistic license with the stud and clip to improve assembly and function.
I still have a pile of the springs I recreated, too, so if the old is broken/missing/gross hit me up.
Calvin
I still have a pile of the springs I recreated, too, so if the old is broken/missing/gross hit me up.
Calvin
That was all @J Mack idea!
Glad you have a solution for the spring, I did not get very far with trying to make/source a replacement.
This is absolutely outstanding. Thanks a ton for your work on this. Your instructions for ordering and your preplanning on the solution for the stud bolts (pal nuts) were spot on. Other than a little cleanup on the holes, it went right in using the original spring and shoulder bolts. I could have gone a little further on polishing out some of the 3D printing imperfections but that wasn't a huge concern for me. Thank you so much, Nick.
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bobm
WTF, WTF, WTF!!!!
About time
Thanks
Hello everyone! I do not have any more handles made or in stock, the best and most affordable method, is to follow this guide! If you have questions feel to dm me here or on Instagram > @EndMotive . I am not on these forums very often though.
FJ55 Replacement tail gate handle
-Download handle files from here > FJ55 Toyota Landcruiser tailgate handle - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/fj55-toyota-landcruiser-tailgate-handle
-Go here and click "upload 3d models". > www.craftcloud3d.com
-Select the 2 .step files, make sure the units is set to "mm" and then click "confirm & continue"
-Once they have uploaded, click "See Materials & Prices"
-Scroll down to the 316L Stainless Steel option and click "Select Material"
-Choose your desired finish.
-Follow check out and choose manufacturer and production time.
-Finish checkout like a normal purchase.
(You can try using these referral codes to save 10% on your order)
REFJMGDE7L5 or REFZBA9GDSK
Additional hardware, These are all available at www.mcmaster.com (These can also be found in the picture/drawing on cults3d listing)
3x MC# 98689A116 18-8 Stainless Washer
2x MC# 90533A124 Flanged Push Nuts
2x MC# 90591A151 Steel Hex Nuts
1x MC# 90323A243 18-8 Stainless Low profile shoulder screw
1x MC# 90323A478 18-8 Stainless Low profile should screw
FJ55 Replacement tail gate handle
-Download handle files from here > FJ55 Toyota Landcruiser tailgate handle - https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/fj55-toyota-landcruiser-tailgate-handle
-Go here and click "upload 3d models". > www.craftcloud3d.com
-Select the 2 .step files, make sure the units is set to "mm" and then click "confirm & continue"
-Once they have uploaded, click "See Materials & Prices"
-Scroll down to the 316L Stainless Steel option and click "Select Material"
-Choose your desired finish.
-Follow check out and choose manufacturer and production time.
-Finish checkout like a normal purchase.
(You can try using these referral codes to save 10% on your order)
REFJMGDE7L5 or REFZBA9GDSK
Additional hardware, These are all available at www.mcmaster.com (These can also be found in the picture/drawing on cults3d listing)
3x MC# 98689A116 18-8 Stainless Washer
2x MC# 90533A124 Flanged Push Nuts
2x MC# 90591A151 Steel Hex Nuts
1x MC# 90323A243 18-8 Stainless Low profile shoulder screw
1x MC# 90323A478 18-8 Stainless Low profile should screw
Thanks!!! @NickAtEndMotive
