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Old 01-07-2020, 04:58 PM #31
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anyone try these for rear hatch bushings ?

3rd Gen 4Runner Cargo Door Strut Bushing by dylan77 - Thingiverse

I'd venture to guess a lot of peoples' struts aren't working well due to the bushings being disintegrated.
I’ve been pricing around this morning at local 3D printing operations and got back a quote of $80. Maybe an online 3D printing business can do it for something reasonable. If not I guess I’m using nylon too
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Here’s something I found in another thread here

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I found a suitible replace ment for the grommet at lowe's. it works perfect for a replacement. You have to work it on but it works. It is a grommet with OD=5/8" by ID=3/8". Part# 881255. Hope this helps!
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Cool, I hadn't realized the OEM ones were this cheap. I had in my head that they were $100+ each. Looks like you got the "cold spec" ones whereas the -35010 options are not.
Toyota says they are for the 4WD cars too. Not sure why 4WD got cold spec and 2WD got Standard.

What is Cold Spec?

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I’ve been pricing around this morning at local 3D printing operations and got back a quote of $80. Maybe an online 3D printing business can do it for something reasonable. If not I guess I’m using nylon too
Most schools have a 3d printer now.

Heck, even I have a 3D printer. They are cheap now and fun to play with.

As a grommet, the 3D printed ABS plastic will "work" but I'd rather use nylon. The ABS will get chewed up fairly quickly. I think it's too hard of a material.

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I’ve been pricing around this morning at local 3D printing operations and got back a quote of $80. Maybe an online 3D printing business can do it for something reasonable. If not I guess I’m using nylon too
Shapeways.com can do the printing. You'll need to make an account and upload the files. If you do, post back here with the link so the rest of us can print them!
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OEM is now just $45.18 per side from McGeorge Toyota!
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But they were ~$200 each 8 years ago when I had to replace mine with aftermarket.
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This is good news and thanks for posting.

I wonder why the big price drop? Not used to seeing a big price drop in parts prices that's for sure.

Some sellers still list a price of ~$200 while others are around this price.


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But they were ~$200 each 8 years ago when I had to replace mine with aftermarket.
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OEM is now just $45.18 per side from McGeorge Toyota!
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But they were ~$200 each 8 years ago when I had to replace mine with aftermarket.
Interesting. Curious to know if they are the same KYB struts that came on these trucks new.
Either case, planning to buy a set; mine are toast. Thanks for sharing.
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New OEM struts are installed. They look the same as the originals, and they say KYB on them. New brackets and bushings were included as expected.

I had one Strongarm and one Monroe strut, and the former was leaking after 7.5 years, while the latter was not. That combo was never satisfactory, but always held the hatch up after I pushed it all the way up.

The new OEM struts (cold weather version, even though I live in a mild climate I do encounter sub freezing temps) work great! Lift the hatch like they should, and it stays there. Check back in with me 8 years from now to see how they hold up!
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What is the difference between the 6815 listed on Amazon $59 and this one on Ebay for $47.90? Beside the obvious price difference.


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Received and installed Strong Arm 6815s yesterday took all of 15 minutes by myself.

My old struts barely held the tail gate open and it drooped in cold weather, The 6815s lift the tailgate unassisted and takes a bit of force too close, I think I am liking the new struts a couple of years use and a couple of Mn winters will be the deciding factors.
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Received and installed Strong Arm 6815s yesterday took all of 15 minutes by myself.



My old struts barely held the tail gate open and it drooped in cold weather, The 6815s lift the tailgate unassisted and takes a bit of force too close, I think I am liking the new struts a couple of years use and a couple of Mn winters will be the deciding factors.
Did you replace the bushings? And if so do you have a link for where you got them?

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Did you replace the bushings? And if so do you have a link for where you got them?

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