A bozo valet broke the footrest off my 2003 toyota landcruiser

2003 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER
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BOLDFROGS
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The footrest off my 2003 toyota landcruiser (the big block of plastic on the left side of the drivers area) was broken by a valet. Strangely enough, I now realize I depended on that thing 100% of the time. I have the footrest & would like to re-attach or replace. One of the challenges is that 1 of the brackets is on a swivel & you can't get to it from underneath (at least I don't know how to). Any suggestions are welcome.thx,
Nov 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM
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If you can prove it was the valet, they have insurance to take care of problems they cause.

If not, a good quality epoxy should work.
Nov 22, 2011 at 9:29 PM
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take some pictures and post em.
Nov 22, 2011 at 10:39 PM
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Here are some pics. #1-as it would sit in car, #2 - underside of footrest, #3&4 - pics of the broken plastic pieces (can these be replaced somehow??
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Nov 23, 2011 at 3:54 AM
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I would use a good quality epoxy.
Nov 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM
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i would say you have to remove pieces from floor first. do they bolt/screw from behind floor panel? or is it a rivet? then it looks like maybe the bottom piece is not just broke but bent.so maybe best bet is to pick up another rest from scrap yard.as far as epoxy goes i like the putty type for these repairs as it can be used to construct missing gaps and build for strength.
Nov 24, 2011 at 4:38 AM
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I agree. But wear a pair of gloves as you're kneading it. Some people can be made very sick from the chemicals in the putty type of epoxy.
Nov 24, 2011 at 4:51 AM
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i wonder if my tough worker calloused hands have protected me from such sickly contamination? i do try to wear rubber cloves now anyway if i dont forget!
Nov 25, 2011 at 1:26 AM
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Not everyone is adversely affected. You may be one of those that isn't. I am. But Safety-Kleen solvent gives me a killer rash.
Nov 25, 2011 at 3:49 AM