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Cussing on Christmas Eve: cracked TRD Pro Roof Rack Plastic Bracket

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Connor MacLeod, Dec 24, 2022.

  1. Dec 24, 2022 at 3:26 PM
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    So while installing my TRD Pro roof rack today, I over torqued a bolt and cracked the plastic mounting bracket as shown here.

    1) how big of a problem is this?

    2) does anybody know if I can buy a replacement for this?

    [​IMG]
     
    Connor MacLeod, Dec 24, 2022
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  2. Dec 24, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    JB weld…
     
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    JB Weld it and forget about it
     
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    Thanks, does it need to be that specific plastic bonder body product, or would regular JB weld be okay?
     
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    You’ll need the plastic type
     
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    The regular JB works just fine on plastics. My advise is to remove the bracket, use a sharp point knife or scribe and scratch up the inside where the JB is to be applied, apply a pool of JB and let it cure overnight. It will be much stronger than the stock ones.
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XObmZIbHOzY
     
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    Good call - I'll try it. Thanks!
     
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    What I've done on cracked automotive plastics before (interior door panel on a Jeep Wrangler) is add either some fiberglass fabric, or even a piece of sheet metal on the glued side. If you're planning on the JB Weld on the underside of the bracket, and there's room for a small piece of sheet metal, I'd add that or the fiberglass mesh to strengthen the repair.

    Or not.

    :)
     
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    Gorilla glue or jb weld, and call it a day.

    Do you plan on using the rack? I'd love to find a trd rack cheap
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM
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    Thanks - I will be keeping the rack however. I had actually listed the rack for sale on that other 4Runner forum before I installed it, but then I ended up installing it and really liked the look, so will be keeping it.
     
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    Thanks to all for the advice on the repair. I used a whole bunch of regular JB Weld on the back side of the piece where it was cracked, with surface prep including sanding, scratching up with a chisel, cleaning, and alcohol wipe. I also incorporated a couple of pieces of perforated metal sheet into the JB Weld for extra strength. It reinstalled with no issues and looks just fine to me!

    [​IMG]
     
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    :cheers:
     
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    Good deal, looks great.
    I absolutely love JB.
     
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