sun visor fix

What worked for me is I took a Simpson strong tie I purchased from home Depot about .58 cents (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-18-Gauge-Galvanized-Steel-Angle-A21/100374951). Flattened it, then bent it to a radius about .5 inch. Then slid it on the top end closest to the rod making sure it's a really snug fit but be careful as to not cut the fabric with the sharp edges. Same concept as this fix I found for the Honda Civic (https://m.ebay.com/itm/For-06-11-CIVIC-LEFT-DRIVER-INTERIOR-SUNVISOR-Clip-Repair-Kit-LIGHT-GRAY-D113-/351615157171?fits=Model:Civic&hash=item51dde583b3:g:6PYAAOSwMvtZXKCo&_trkparms=pageci%3A4f0e6060-9913-11e7-987c-74dbd180c350%7Cparentrq%3A7f01eeda15e0a9c4dff2d8a0ffeef2df%7Ciid%3A6). Not sure how long it will last but for .58 cents a side, it was worth a shot. Plus I didn't like the idea of opening up the visor to install clamps. The only down side is the clip is visible but with a little paint it's better then forking over hundreds for new visors. Both of my visors were dropping with the passenger worse then the driver side.

 

Mine has been loose for a few years and it just finally broke all together in my way home...won't stay up at all. I may try a part out truck from Craigslist or scrap yard...

 

I've attached some pics of my fix for my 2006 Tacoma. It's not as complicated as some of the other fixes but it works great. All I did was use a cord keeper from a mini blind that I had laying around screwed it up into the headliner and voila, it works perfectly and it only took me about 1 minute to do it.

 

I've got a 2012 Tacoma w/ the powered/lighted mirror. I ended up buy some new ones for $70/each on ebay. However, I had some extra time today and wanted to pull them apart to see what actually failed. My driver's side visor went first and had a loud clicking noise, which started about 6-8 months ago. I think if they fail again I might just pull of the covering and keep them as black plastic. I think doing a metal clip could work on these. The two halves are connect by 3 or 4 clips and some plastic "friction dowels" (not sure what to call them).

At any rate, thought I'd post some pictures of what I found in case someone wants to know what they are getting themselves into once they pull the fabric back.

 

Not sure if this is the official “sun visor fix” thread, but I thought I’d post up what I finally got around to doing tonight. My visor cracked and started hanging about 6 months ago, so needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to surf these forums and YouTube for a solution that doesn’t involve spending $70 on eBay. I didn’t like any of the “fixes” that I found on TW (the zip tie option was one of the better ones, but I’ve never had the best of luck with zip tie longevity), so I finally came up with an idea.

First, I used a box cutter to get a straight cut along the back seam.

Next, I drilled a hole behind where the rod sits and put a bolt through and tightened a nut down to get a secure hold between the two halves. The mechanism worked well enough to hang the visor again at this point, but it would have been a little loose still.

Next, I drilled two small holes and fed wire through them. Then I used a pair of pliers to twist these down tight, clipped the tag ends and pressed them flat.

Finally, I used hot glue to glue the fabric back together and pinched with my fingers while it dried. Be careful with this part to avoid a mess. I learned the hard way that hot glue doesn’t come off of the wife’s Pottery Barn table very well

The mechanism works beautifully again and it cost me $0 to fix. Now to find the two bolts again after 6 months...

 

Hey Guys, I know this is a super late post to your thread, but I just attempted to fix my drooping sun visor. Thanks for all the pics, it was alot of help. But as I fixed the sun visor problem with a new bolt through the plastic visor, I may have created another problem.
Since taking the visor down and up, and clicking the plug together, I blew 2 fuses, which apparently connect the radio clock, and several interior lights. I replace the fuse, and everything is good, but my visor light is not working, and I have a feeling the connection or lack there of is causing a short. Has anyone had this issue? I know the little copper colored metal connection piece that is supposed to touch the rod that spins, was bent, and I tried to bend it back, but maybe that is not touching the wire correctly.
If I disconnect the entire wiring system in the visor, would that work?
Last resort, if I purchase a new visor without a light, will that be an issue? Right now my visor is supposed to have a light in it, which apparently is not working correctly.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/droopy-sun-visors.66292/ Another rabbit hole to follow

 

I would just buy an aftermarket replacement. Dasbecan Left & Right Side Sun Visor Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2012 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B1 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B0 Gray Without Light

$39 Dasbecan Left Driver & Right Passenger Side Sun Visor Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2005-2012 2013 2014 2015 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B1 74320-04181-B1 74320-04180-B0 Gray Without Light

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097GJHFR3

 

Yeah, It seems that your only option would be to fork out the scratch every 5 or 6 years for OEM. Or possibly find unknown quality aftermarket on Amazon and Ebay.

Just theory, but most of the sun visors that I have noticed with the stay-up issue on many makes were the extra thick ones that have the slide-out feature. (Weight Thing) I no longer feel like this theory holds water after seeing DKG's tear down 10/14/21. FYI

Coincidently, I am in the market myself but I have been holding out hoping to find a set without this feature. I wonder if this actually would be an answer to the problem.

Frankly, I wonder how many would actually miss it if it were not present. The question too, is, has anyone actually found a quality set without the slide? Amazon has replacements in the original OEM configuration with good reviews for around the $75 mark.

 

Hey sorry for the delayed response, I just saw this. I actually am considering deadheading those connections as well. With negative battery lead disconnected, this involves taking down the connector, snipping the wires away from the connectors.

Then affixing very secure wire end insulators (such as thick heat shrink), tucking them back up into the headliner followed by replacing the sun visor.

I would recommend insulating each of the two leads individually with an appropriate heat shrink. This followed by a third piece shrank over the two together providing double installation for them.

Another and more desirable way to accomplish this would be to identify the actual feed source to the wires and disconnecting them there. This would allow for a simpler reconnect should you ever feel the need. But I have no idea whatsoever where this location would be.

Now with this said, I am not aware of anything downstream of the visors that relies on them actually needing to be wired and in place. I have both of mine laying in the back seat. And have experienced no negative effect of any kind.

Perhaps someone with actual experience in this regard or knowledge of actual wiring layout will chime in with a better idea or supportive information.

 

So does anyone know if one of the aftermarket sets stands out quality-wise from the others? I am finding them with a pretty broad price range.

 

These look like a great deal, although after briefly skimming the reviews I do see a few mentions about the visors not being able to swing out to cover the side windows as they drag/interfere with the headliner. Maybe people just don't care and are living with it, but you'd think with the hundreds of reviews this type of issue would be mentioned more. So maybe it's really not an issue...

 

have a 2014 with 86k miles on it and visors seem fine. Maybe buy a 2012-15 visor?

 

I do realize that this option might not be for everybody, especially if you are looking to use duct tape or velcro as a fix. I have had to buy another set of factory visors already, and they are $100 each. I use my visors everyday when it is hot here in Phoenix, to hold the windshield sunshade. I think the heat just bakes the factory plastic cam and other pieces, and it doesn't retain its tension.

https://www.rosenvisor.com/store/p170/Toyota_Land_Cruiser_Complete_Set.html

They are listed for Land Crusiers, but they work in my Tacoma and I think they will work in my 5th gen 4Runner.

 

Thanks, but mine is a 12. Nice to know its not an everyone thing. May have something to do with our central Texas heat. I don't know.

 

Mine's a 2014 and I recently needed to fix mines. My visor was slightly cracked along the seam.
For an OEM illuminated vanity mirror, it was pretty pricey, so I didn't do that. I drilled a couple holes, bolted it down, and sewed it back together. Works so much better.

 

Did you happen to photo document your efforts? Mine are the ones with lights as well. Every post I read takes me one step closer to restoration in lue of aftermarket replacement.

 

Sort of, just without pictures:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/droopy-sun-visors.66292/page-5#post-26251948

 

This was posted by TW NateInAZ and it was very helpful to establish a plan of action FYI. Thanks Nate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow0vdWhxZzM&t=324s

 

It’s not a break. It’s a flawed design where after time the visor droops down and won’t stay up. Kinda like men after 70.