Mirror base screw

[Herrett]

Damn, when it rains it pours. I’m headed up to the hardware shop this morning and my mirror fell off. Does anyone know off the top of their head, what size screw is in the base of that mirror housing?

Thanks

Robert

 

[LandCruiser65]

Take a pic for us.

 

[Herrett]

Tied up with work this morning and probably wont get to it. Bor a beter explanation, it is the screw that goes up through the mirror housing on the bottom and holds the mirror it. If I don't hear back, I can always take the mirror on the passenger side and remove the screw but I was worried about it breaking the mount due to age so I was wanting to avoid that approach.

Thanks

Robert

 

[60 toy ota]

Iirc it's the same screw as the 4 that go into the back of the mirror housing. You can pull one to size up a replacement or use in its place

 

[Herrett]

Iirc it's the same screw as the 4 that go into the back of the mirror housing. You can pull one to size up a replacement or use in its place

Thank you sir.

 

[Malleus]

Iirc it's the same screw as the 4 that go into the back of the mirror housing. You can pull one to size up a replacement or use in its place

Correct. All five screw are the same 5mm (not M5) x 12 mm long. The thread form is not a machine screw, or a sheetmetal screw. It's one of the special JIS threads for plastic.

 

[gummycarbs]

@Herrett did the screw actually back out, or did the plastic break off where the screw should be?

Some double-sided foam tape fixed the latter issue for me for the last couple of years.

 

[Nemesis1207]

FYI, this is a common know issue with the power mirrors. The manual ones are more robust, but the power mirrors have a poorly designed bracket that always breaks. I'd suggest doing some reading here, it most likely matches your problems:

Bracket to fix shakey mirror on FJ80, FZJ80, LX450 with bottom reinforcement

Commonly the mirrors bracket breaks on the outside rear view mirrors. Comes with stainless steel screws made for use in plastic that are a little longer.Tabs will need to be cut, if not already broken off. Marked with a L or R to designate side of vehicle, L for Drivers and R for PassengerColor...

solvefunction.com

Shakey mirror fix with a bracket and bottom post fix

Common problem with the 80 is when the little tabs break on the outside rear view mirrors. https://solvefunction.com/shop/ols/products/150053334-bracket-to-fix-shakey-mirror-on-fj80-fzj80-lx450-with-bottom-reinforcement My fix is a 3d printed petg bracket Here is a how to install. Adjust...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Outsane]

If you just need a screw you can order a sticker from my site and add a note that you need a screw.

I would inspect the mirror assembly, the bottom post is probably cracked. You may need one of the options above.

 

[Herrett]

I just ordered and received your Shakey mirror fix bracket. I’ll check the box for screws.

Robert

 

[Outsane]

The screws should be in the black bag with stickers