Why Toyota?...Why?

[OldGreyFart Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyFart]

I replaced a front left hand one shortly after buying the 120 in 2008. I have since used a few self tapping screws to secure a couple of pins that have been lost or don't work.

[wheelnut Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wheelnut]

Manufacturers will choose components on price, down to a couple of cents. A bolt with a Nylox nut would be way too extravagant. It would also be heavier.
Their main aim is for a good fuel economy figure on that sticker in the front window, keeping the overall manufacturing cost down, and as long as it will last the warranty period....It's all good!!

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

And then the Toyota service guys come along and simply tug on the flap instead of removing the clip causing the rubber to split. They then deny responsibility. Who the f*&k else would need to remove the flap I say if you lunatics are the only ones servicing the car?

[gumboot Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close gumboot]

My front right was missing the front pin. It was flapping and rubbing on the wheel. Kept thinking about fixing it. Stepped out of the car in front of Eurong shops on Fraser and saw a pin just lying on the ground. Popped it in and all good.

Sorry to whichever Prado owner is now missing one of theirs.

Ahrrr so you got my pin!
Least it went to a good home!
Cheers
Robert

[Dominator Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Dominator]

It's also the time required to fit said club vs a bolt. 2sec to fit the clip 2mins to fit a bolt. If you replaced all the Xmas tree plugs and panel clips with bolts it would significantly increase the time it takes to put the car together.