Hello FJ60 owners,
Two days ago I decided to drive to our local Tractor Supply to pick up some corn and birdseed.
I took my brothers 60 because it sat for more than a week.
Parking lot was almost full but I found a nice spot in a corner.
Grabbed my wallet, cell phone and mask.
Locked the door grabbed the handle and closed it.
At that point I realized the keys are still in the ignition - idiot.
I panicked for one minute or 2, but I had a cell phone on me no big deal.
Looked up 3 towing companies in the area, called first 2 no answer.
3rd actually picked up took my info and forwarded to the driver.
5 min later I got call back from the dispatch, driver said I'm too far for him to drive out there - Who wants to work on a Sunday afternoon, football is on.
Next I Started googling how to open FJ60, few posts came up but they just talked about hangers and other Toyota keys.
At that point I realized, hammer is my only option - Maybe they have them on sale at the Tractor Supply.
I decided to pick up a flathead screwdriver and sacrifice the back lock, no sales on screwdrivers $5.99 plus tax.
When I was standing there deciding how not to cause too much damage to the paint and metal I realized there is a big gap between bottom and top tailgate.
I got my cell phone out turned on the flashlight and I could see that little plastic knob on the right.
Using my brand new screwdriver I was able to push it up and the bottom tailgate was unlocked.
Next was the handle, even easier. Pulled on the bottom section and it opened slightly.
All I needed to do is take out the 6 12millimiter bolts holding the tailgate to the body.
2nd trip to Tractor Supply.
I picked up a nice set of wrenches, they were on sale actually.
Got back to the truck and started unbolting.
That's the longest step in the whole process especially if you have 3 coats of paint on the bolts.
Moment of truth.
I pulled up on the tailgate and had enough room to reach inside and unlock the both sections.
Put everything back together.
I was so happy, total cost of the tools less than $30.
I decided to share my experience with the LC community to save some locks and glass - hard to get these days
Thanks,
Tom
Pictures below:
Two days ago I decided to drive to our local Tractor Supply to pick up some corn and birdseed.
I took my brothers 60 because it sat for more than a week.
Parking lot was almost full but I found a nice spot in a corner.
Grabbed my wallet, cell phone and mask.
Locked the door grabbed the handle and closed it.
At that point I realized the keys are still in the ignition - idiot.
I panicked for one minute or 2, but I had a cell phone on me no big deal.
Looked up 3 towing companies in the area, called first 2 no answer.
3rd actually picked up took my info and forwarded to the driver.
5 min later I got call back from the dispatch, driver said I'm too far for him to drive out there - Who wants to work on a Sunday afternoon, football is on.
Next I Started googling how to open FJ60, few posts came up but they just talked about hangers and other Toyota keys.
At that point I realized, hammer is my only option - Maybe they have them on sale at the Tractor Supply.
I decided to pick up a flathead screwdriver and sacrifice the back lock, no sales on screwdrivers $5.99 plus tax.
When I was standing there deciding how not to cause too much damage to the paint and metal I realized there is a big gap between bottom and top tailgate.
I got my cell phone out turned on the flashlight and I could see that little plastic knob on the right.
Using my brand new screwdriver I was able to push it up and the bottom tailgate was unlocked.
Next was the handle, even easier. Pulled on the bottom section and it opened slightly.
All I needed to do is take out the 6 12millimiter bolts holding the tailgate to the body.
2nd trip to Tractor Supply.
I picked up a nice set of wrenches, they were on sale actually.
Got back to the truck and started unbolting.
That's the longest step in the whole process especially if you have 3 coats of paint on the bolts.
Moment of truth.
I pulled up on the tailgate and had enough room to reach inside and unlock the both sections.
Put everything back together.
I was so happy, total cost of the tools less than $30.
I decided to share my experience with the LC community to save some locks and glass - hard to get these days
Thanks,
Tom
Pictures below:
