Window Defrost Vents

[tstepp920]

I need one of the fine, outstanding, incomparable members of MUD to send me the EXACT location of the two dash holes for the defrost vents on a 1980 FJ40. I will be adding OEM Defrost vents and really don't want to screw it up.

Thanks

 

[gcrump01]

I can get that for you. Mine is a 1980 also (Dec 1979 build date). May be late tonight....I have high maintenance children!

 

[gcrump01]

Here's what I have. There isn't a real great place to measure to/from but hopefully this makes sense.

There is a nut welded to the back of the small hole.

Some measurements:
I'd call it 1 13/16 from the center of the light switch hole.

And vertically.
From the bottom edge of the dash pad.

 

[gcrump01]

One more thing, the center of the small screw hole is in line with the center of the light switch hole as best I can tell visibly.

Let me know if you need anything else or if I can clarify anything.

 

[tstepp920]

Thanks

 

[tstepp920]

What diameter is the vent hole? 1 3/8? What size is the nut/threaded hole? thanks again.

 

[N919HJ]

I want those vents too. Mine was ordered without the "high attitude option". A very poor choice, even for a man living in South Carolina.

 

[tstepp920]

I want those vents too. Mine was ordered without the "high attitude option". A very poor choice, even for a man living in South Carolina.

Post up a wanted add. I did and received several replies. There are some nice sets available.

 

[gcrump01]

What diameter is the vent hole? 1 3/8? What size is the nut/threaded hole? thanks again.

6mm x 1.0 nut

The hole is closer to 1 5/16. I guess it would be whatever metric number is in between 1 3/8 & 1 5/16

 

[jim land]

on the right side : about 1/4" from the bottom pad and 3" from glove box door gap , it barely clear the windshield bolt
on the driver side: it is 8 5/8" and 10 1/8" from the center of the steering tube or 2 1/4 from the end of the pad

 

[Jackson Hanes]

I realize this is a dated thread, but is there a kit/way to add these on to a fj40 that did not come with the package? In Iowa in the winters there would be amazing!