Key Replacement

[cruiserdan]

I've rekeyed my old BMW locks, it's very easy. I'm just wanting to replace the inevitable worn bits inside the 70s mechanism from 600k of hard use that a simple rekey won't fix. But it's not a huge priority. I'll keep digging.

What I would do is buy new individual cylinders and then re-key the doors to match the new ignition cylinder. The door cylinders are way easier to do and the process is not a destructive as disassembling the ignition cylinder.

 

[TonyP]

What I would do is buy new individual cylinders and then re-key the doors to match the new ignition cylinder. The door cylinders are way easier to do and the process is not a destructive as disassembling the ignition cylinder.

Right on, that's what I'm actually leaning towards doing. I was hoping the master lock/ign kit part number was still available to make things easier. Guess I'll just piece it together.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

What I would do is buy new individual cylinders and then re-key the doors to match the new ignition cylinder. The door cylinders are way easier to do and the process is not a destructive as disassembling the ignition cylinder.

Precisely what I was referring to, I've done that to build complete 40 Series sets in instances they're not available. Ironically there are complete cylinder sets available for some era 40 series whereas not for much later 70 series. I'll be with Toyota Corp folks this week, I will make sure to include it on my list of grievances LOL

 

[OGBeno]

Precisely what I was referring to, I've done that to build complete 40 Series sets in instances they're not available. Ironically there are complete cylinder sets available for some era 40 series whereas not for much later 70 series. I'll be with Toyota Corp folks this week, I will make sure to include it on my list of grievances LOL

as if they give a s***.

Newer key cylinder sets are very readily available.

knowing what to look for and how they all interact is another story.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

as if they give a s***.

Newer key cylinder sets are very readily available.

knowing what to look for and how they all interact is another story.

Hence the lol.

 

[OGBeno]

oh. i missed your sarcasm.

 

[SNLC]

Unfortunately there are dozens & dozens of different cylinder sets for the 7x Series Cruisers, even a given year/model Cruiser could have 12 different variants depending on the package, number of fuel doors, presence of glove box door lock, spare lock, etc. As such, too diluted for much aftermarket sets and Toyota has discontinued many (most?) of them. Nearly all of the cylinders are available individually, a good locksmith or Cruiserhead with the tools/patience can rekey to match. I've rekeyed a handful over the years, kindve neat but arduous process.

Fwiw not all diesels have the glow position, in fact most don't. None of my 70's have had it, they glow in the run position based on time. In those cases the same cylinder fits thrngas models.

True enough but general spec countries, ie Latin America, all the 70's I have seen up through or into the 1990's has the glow selection in the ignition. It is still timed via a glow plug timer but the key has a selection to power it.

Mine truck is all worked out nicely for keys, everything is new, even the glove box. Works well and I like it. The ign. key is slightly smaller than the doors so I don't get confused with two different keys.

Cheers

 

[Squash]

I have used these guys to cut RHD HDJ81 keys which are a little more complicated than the FZJ80
Keys cut from picture.... about $40.00 and uses Paypal
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