Broken 4x4 transfer lever boot fix

Re: Low range 4x4 lever boot

Postby ajh on Tue, 14 May 2013 10:53 +0000

Got quoted $100 for one from a NSW wreckers the other day. Needless to say I didn't buy it.
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Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby woodduck on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:38 +0000

Hi all,
I've been stalking and using ideas from members from here, thankyou guys. Now its time to give back if I can.

Recently when I was cleaning the inside of my lux, I pushed too hard whilst cleaning around the transfer case boot and somehow broke the plastic support that holds the leather boot in place. Rang the dealer to get a price for a new one and died at the price, approx. $170. So I thought we have a nice new 3D printer at work, I sketched up the drawing and printed one. It is working just as good if not better than the original. See pics.

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The Broken Original

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The New 3D Support

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Stapled Back Together

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Finished Product

This is on a 2006 SR5 automatic,

EDIT 10/02/2016 - Hi All, until I can get hold of another 3D printer, I'm unable to offer these. Sorry - Woodduck

Cheers

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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby 4sullima on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 2:22 +0000

Saving a couple of clams is never a bad thing, good work mate. we're they going to make you pay for the leather and plastic together instead of just paying for the plastic? Geez that's expensive!
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby ajh on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 2:26 +0000

You could make a few dollars selling those on here!
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Hilux Max on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 2:37 +0000

you cannot buy them seperately.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby 4sullima on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 2:54 +0000

Wood duck, I have a mate from work who is in the same pickle, 2007 D4D auto with a broken plastic support. Would defiantly be interested in that spare if that suits you?

2 hours after your post and you already have a sale, looks like your in business ;)
PM me for details.

Congrats again on a good job.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Bracko74 on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 4:15 +0000

I have the exact same problem and was just going to glue the original back together or look at getting a genuine one. Would definitely be interested in getting one made and paying for postage etc...
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Bracko74 on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 4:15 +0000

I have the exact same problem and was just going to glue the original back together or look at getting a genuine one. Would definitely be interested in getting one made and paying for postage etc...
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby 4sullima on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 4:43 +0000

Mate seeing as you are now in the fabrication business I think a really good idea would be a sun visor for my 2012 toyota sat nav. Was driving today and couldn't even see the screen the sun was so bright, found myself holding my hand over the screen just to see where I was going. I saw a post on here a while ago, one of the boys went to a plastics company and had one made, and it looked like quite a snug fit so it can be done. Obviously a DIY job is also possible but I'm sure there would be a market for an OEM look. But this would also be limited to the capabilities of the 3D printer.If this was available I would buy one in a heartbeat.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Stu.wrf450 on Thu, 26 Sep 2013 4:55 +0000

I'll buy one off you! How much?
Cheers, Stuart

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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Stu.wrf450 on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:21 +0000

4sullima wrote:Mate seeing as you are now in the fabrication business I think a really good idea would be a sun visor for my 2012 toyota sat nav. Was driving today and couldn't even see the screen the sun was so bright, found myself holding my hand over the screen just to see where I was going. I saw a post on here a while ago, one of the boys went to a plastics company and had one made, and it looked like quite a snug fit so it can be done. Obviously a DIY job is also possible but I'm sure there would be a market for an OEM look. But this would also be limited to the capabilities of the 3D printer.If this was available I would buy one in a heartbeat.


That's in my build! Easy as to do and is a very stug fit no movement at all and doesn't look out of place!
Cheers, Stuart

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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby 4sullima on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 1:45 +0000

That's in my build! Easy as to do and is a very stug fit no movement at all and doesn't look out of place![/quote]

Haha mate that's awesome, I would have contacted you to ask a few questions but couldn't find the post/build again.
Does it work we'll? And I'm so, how do I get a hold of one.

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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Stu.wrf450 on Fri, 27 Sep 2013 2:52 +0000

4sullima wrote:That's in my build! Easy as to do and is a very stug fit no movement at all and doesn't look out of place!


Haha mate that's awesome, I would have contacted you to ask a few questions but couldn't find the post/build again.
Does it work we'll? And I'm so, how do I get a hold of one.

Cheers[/quote]

It's certainly a lot better with it.. I bought a bit of 3mm Perspex and just cut it out to suit. You can cut with a Stanley knife and sand the edges a bit..
Cheers, Stuart

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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby HLUXRY on Mon, 01 Sep 2014 10:24 +0000

Hey all, has anyone figured out a solution to this? I bought my 2010 SR5 with the transfer case plastic broken.
Its doing my head in but not looking at spending $175 at toyota for a new one that will eventualy break again.

So how did you guys fix this common problem?
Also anyone know how to remove it from the transfer case? I tried twinsting(unscrewing)) the transfer stick knob but it didnt work.
Thanks guys
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby James84 on Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:19 +0000

Mine was broken when I bought the car, I just glued it back together with araldite. Been good for a few months now.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby HLUXRY on Tue, 02 Sep 2014 8:03 +0000

James84 wrote:Mine was broken when I bought the car, I just glued it back together with araldite. Been good for a few months now.


Where abouts did you put the araldite?
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby James84 on Wed, 03 Sep 2014 5:03 +0000

Steff wrote:
James84 wrote:Mine was broken when I bought the car, I just glued it back together with araldite. Been good for a few months now.


Where abouts did you put the araldite?

My plastic frame/surround was broken in 3 places, so with the boot still attached, I just glued it back together.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby Zeekus on Mon, 08 Dec 2014 7:55 +0000

I replicated the plastic rectangular 'ring' with a bit of stiff wire and a female:female electrical crimp connector. Just need to cut wire to correct length (trial and error required). Also used stapels to attach to 'leather' boot. Wire gauge can be chosen to fit nicely in the clips that hold the ring in place.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby 80scruiser on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 6:55 +0000

Mine was broken in 2 spots.
I removed the boot with the plastic surround still in place.
I used Loctite glue, similar to araldite that claims it holds 140kg.
Glued it on my bench and left it to sit for 2 days to properly harden.
I removed the top section of the centre console to fit it properly and bingo, all done.
Bought the glue from Bunnings.
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Re: Transfer Case Leather Boot

Postby unr8bl on Wed, 10 Feb 2016 9:27 +0000

Hey buddy,

I have the same issue with my plastic being broken. Is it possible that I can buy one off you.
Please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Jerry
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