Confirm fix for squeaking 80 series rear ambulance doors?

[CRFZJ80]

Hi,

I'm new to this forum, live in Costa Rica and have a 1994 FZJ80 with rear ambulance doors. I read on the FAQ that the solution for the rear ambulance doors squeaking is to buy a new upper latch and catch for the larger rear door (parts 69350-60061 and 69470-60010). The dealer here says they are no longer available, but I sourced these online myself through Sydney City Toyota.

Before I go ahead with the order, I was hoping I could get someone to confirm that yes, these parts did indeed get rid of the squeaking from the rear doors.

Anyone?

Regards,
Jason

[geoffro46]

have you tried adjusting the catch. also a bit of silicon lube on the rubbers stops them squiking for a while.

[CRFZJ80]

Hi,

I did adjust the catch and it would stop the squeaking for about a day.
Silicon lube I haven't been able to locate. Where would I buy it?

Thanks,
Jason

[CRFZJ80]

Hi again,

Just to be clear, I would really like a mechanical fix if possible, so still looking for confirmation that by replacing these parts, the squeaks can be eliminated.



Thanks,
Jason

[geoffro46]

most off them did it within about 10,000ks of delivery new latches will fix it not for long though. should be able to get lube from parts shop.also a little bit of white grease on locks and strickers helps the rattles.

[rezpkt]

New updated latch will help solve most of the annoying squeaking problems but they may come back in summer or really hot days so not a guaranteed fix but hell of a lot better.
In the end I purchased all new rubber which made minimal difference.

Some lube on the catches and silicon spray on the rubbers is a regular cheap fix as mentioned and keep checking adjustment of barn doors.

Go ahead and purchase the new latch because the older ones get to a point of insanity!

Have fun.