love2fly
Flying the Mountains of the NW
Hi folks hope the first day of the new year is good for you and you are safe and healthy.
I am posting this mostly due to I am at my end with the after market replacement door latches that are being sold for the FJ40/45 and such. Brief reason - I am on the secound set of aftermarket latches for my FJ45 that at the beginning of 2020 were I replace the originals due to the old door rattle problem no matter how much you adjusted the latch. Not more than 3 month later one latch failed internally. Will not name the dealer but a big name in the after market parts would found in TX.
Anyway bought a new set number two, drivers door failed, yep made in Twain. Seems as no one can match the original ones that were made in Japan and well made. Anyone know of a better maker?
To get to my point I am looking at maybe trying to fix or modify my old latches as the only real area on both that are in need of repair (other than a good cleaning) is the area around the striker pin found in the center (see photo).
Have any of you folks ever tried to maybe press in some kind of bushing around the worn out area on the originals? This most always seems to be the main area that wears and causes the doors to rattle.
I will say I have in the past have had many FJ40 door latches that were original and I do know how to adjust a door so that is not the issue. When comparing aftermarket to original the originals are well built other than the pin area but the latches are 41 years old.
I do have a friend i that is a machinist that maybe able to some way remove the damaged area around the pin and insert a brass or steel bushing.
Any constructive input is welcome.
Cheers
I am posting this mostly due to I am at my end with the after market replacement door latches that are being sold for the FJ40/45 and such. Brief reason - I am on the secound set of aftermarket latches for my FJ45 that at the beginning of 2020 were I replace the originals due to the old door rattle problem no matter how much you adjusted the latch. Not more than 3 month later one latch failed internally. Will not name the dealer but a big name in the after market parts would found in TX.
Anyway bought a new set number two, drivers door failed, yep made in Twain. Seems as no one can match the original ones that were made in Japan and well made. Anyone know of a better maker?
To get to my point I am looking at maybe trying to fix or modify my old latches as the only real area on both that are in need of repair (other than a good cleaning) is the area around the striker pin found in the center (see photo).
Have any of you folks ever tried to maybe press in some kind of bushing around the worn out area on the originals? This most always seems to be the main area that wears and causes the doors to rattle.
I will say I have in the past have had many FJ40 door latches that were original and I do know how to adjust a door so that is not the issue. When comparing aftermarket to original the originals are well built other than the pin area but the latches are 41 years old.
I do have a friend i that is a machinist that maybe able to some way remove the damaged area around the pin and insert a brass or steel bushing.
Any constructive input is welcome.
Cheers