1988 4 Runner Top has rusty trim pieces

yotaknows · 03-30-2007, 02:51 PM

The black outside bottom trim pieces that are under the sliding windows has some bad rust on them. Does anybody have any ideas on fixing or replacing these. My 88 4 Runner has no rust except for these two foot long trim pieces. There are a couple of dime size rusted through holes. Aluminum would have been a better material...anyway I appreciate any thoughts.

misterzee · 03-30-2007, 03:28 PM

You have to remove the window assembly to work on these pieces. There was someone here last year who was developing a fiberglas version, usually they call em "L-Brackets". Otherwise, just keep a lookout for someone parting out a 4Runner top, get some clean ones, and cut out the windows, fix the brackts, and glue them back on. They're attached the same way windshields are, with a bead of the black window caulk-adhesive.

UncleBob · 03-30-2007, 06:40 PM

I'd be interested in aftermarket replacements as well. My top suffers from the same rust. If I could replace these pieces I may not cut my top up into a rack-holder only.

Sonofmayhem · 03-30-2007, 06:41 PM

toyotafiberglass has them he is on this board. i have been lucky and never replaced these on my runner.

yotaknows · 03-30-2007, 06:59 PM

Thanks ...looked up toyotafiberglass....great info!

4runnerx3 · 03-30-2007, 08:59 PM

misterzee · 03-31-2007, 07:51 AM

I have two complete window assemblies with good trim that I would sell for $75 total, plus boxing and shipping... just in case someone is interested.

slacker · 03-31-2007, 08:55 AM

Hey guys .. thank you for remembering me

I appreceate it.

Metal will just rust again .. fiber = NO more rust .. EVER

linuxrunner · 04-03-2007, 04:06 PM

I just scored two perfect L brackets off of a runner for $5 each a few days ago, plain on repainting and replaceing rubber seals as well as painting and rebuilding much of the top this summer.

deathrunner · 04-03-2007, 04:09 PM

Fiberglass is definitely the sweet deal.

wrenchtech · 08-27-2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4runnerx3

That diagram is just what I needed. I've got two 4runner tops, one white and one black, and both need new sliding window assemblies. I'm trying to make one good top, preferably the black one to replace the white one on my '89. I'm hoping I can find someone outside of the rustbelt who's parting out a 4runner top. -- Matt

Skinsfan6 · 08-29-2008, 08:40 PM

These trim pieces on my hard top had a lot of surface rust on them. I chose the sandpaper-in-hand remedy. Then I proceeded to repaint these pieces with some elaborate taping measures. I painted the whole top with Rustoleum Satin Black. It actually looks very good.

4runnerx3 · 08-30-2008, 05:58 AM

I took mine out, sandblasted and repainted the trim and window frame.
http://www.yotatech.com/f116/window-...ration-147974/

03-30-2007, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
yotaknows Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 61	1988 4 Runner Top has rusty trim pieces The black outside bottom trim pieces that are under the sliding windows has some bad rust on them. Does anybody have any ideas on fixing or replacing these. My 88 4 Runner has no rust except for these two foot long trim pieces. There are a couple of dime size rusted through holes. Aluminum would have been a better material...anyway I appreciate any thoughts.

03-30-2007, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
misterzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Georgia-Cumming Posts: 625	You have to remove the window assembly to work on these pieces. There was someone here last year who was developing a fiberglas version, usually they call em "L-Brackets". Otherwise, just keep a lookout for someone parting out a 4Runner top, get some clean ones, and cut out the windows, fix the brackts, and glue them back on. They're attached the same way windshields are, with a bead of the black window caulk-adhesive. __________________ 85, 87, 96 4Runners, all males... 03 Town and Country... female CLIK4PIX

03-30-2007, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
UncleBob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Middleburg, FL Posts: 615	I'd be interested in aftermarket replacements as well. My top suffers from the same rust. If I could replace these pieces I may not cut my top up into a rack-holder only. __________________ Daily: 1990 2nd Gen 4-Runner SR5 V6 Toy: 1988 1st Gen 4-Runner SR5 V6

03-30-2007, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sonofmayhem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Springs, Colorado Posts: 1,717	toyotafiberglass has them he is on this board. i have been lucky and never replaced these on my runner. __________________ 3.4 SUPERCHARGED

03-31-2007, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
misterzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Georgia-Cumming Posts: 625	I have two complete window assemblies with good trim that I would sell for $75 total, plus boxing and shipping... just in case someone is interested. __________________ 85, 87, 96 4Runners, all males... 03 Town and Country... female CLIK4PIX

03-30-2007, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
yotaknows Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 61	Thanks ...looked up toyotafiberglass....great info!

03-30-2007, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
4runnerx3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 735

03-31-2007, 08:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
slacker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 1,295	Hey guys .. thank you for remembering me I appreceate it. Metal will just rust again .. fiber = NO more rust .. EVER __________________ 86 4x4 , fiberglass bed , 1/2 doors , hood ... more to come . 84 2WD "hotrod" Intercooled 7MGTE 83 Trekker SR5 MY PAGE 2WD fourm I frequent NEW Trekker forum Last edited by slacker : 03-31-2007 at 09:00 AM.

04-03-2007, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,931	Fiberglass is definitely the sweet deal. __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

08-29-2008, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skinsfan6 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 110	These trim pieces on my hard top had a lot of surface rust on them. I chose the sandpaper-in-hand remedy. Then I proceeded to repaint these pieces with some elaborate taping measures. I painted the whole top with Rustoleum Satin Black. It actually looks very good.

08-30-2008, 05:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
4runnerx3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 735	I took mine out, sandblasted and repainted the trim and window frame. http://www.yotatech.com/f116/window-...ration-147974/

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