Shims for window latches?

lkc001
lkc001 Member Posts: 877
in Service/Maintenance & Recall Notices
I am needing to add shims of some kind to several striker plates to raise them so window latches will click into the slots & hold window closed properly.  What would work for shims and then will I need slightly longer screws to tighten down the striker plates?
2018 Tab 400
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    Washers?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • lkc001
    lkc001 Member Posts: 877
    So how would washers work when you have to put them under the striker plate then  screw the striker plate back down into window frame?  Wouldn’t the screws hit the metal washers?
    2018 Tab 400
    2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab
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  • BridgerSunset
    BridgerSunset Member Posts: 109
    A few years ago, Nucamp sent me some shims for that very issue.  I'd  suggest you contact them.  It did the trick.
    2021 T@B 400 Boondock  - Chev Silverado 2500HD 6.6L
    Montana USA


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  • lkc001
    lkc001 Member Posts: 877
    BridgerSunset said:
    A few years ago, Nucamp sent me some shims for that very issue.  I'd  suggest you contact them.  It did the trick.
    What kind of material were the shims?  Metal rubber plastic? Approximately what size?  Did you have to run the screws through the new shim material?

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    2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 Crew Cab
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  • stewmcd
    stewmcd Member Posts: 3
    I had this same issue and had raise the latch with some shims I made up using some 1/4 inch scrap marine plywood then painted flat black It did the trick .
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  • Maxcamp
    Maxcamp Member Posts: 352
    I've found multiple uses for this material

    https://www.amazon.com/CREGEAR-Plastic-Sheet-Inch-Thick/dp/B0CMZZGXPX

    2021 T@B 320S Boondock/ 2012 Tacoma 4 cylinder truck / 2023 Tacoma 6 cyl. truck

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  • BridgerSunset
    BridgerSunset Member Posts: 109
    I can't  quite remember the composition of the shims, but seems like it was a plastic or composite.  Not sure if they sent longer screws or not.  But here's how it looks now:


    2021 T@B 400 Boondock  - Chev Silverado 2500HD 6.6L
    Montana USA


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  • Mickerly
    Mickerly Member Posts: 485
    You put flat washers under the plate to raise it when screwed down.
    2018 320CS-S
    "Just Enough"
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  • Mcbret
    Mcbret Member Posts: 20
    New to the forum and just discovered this thread. Three (3) of my front window latches do not engage due to the striker being to low. It appears the original owner had NuCamp add shims but as you can see below, more are needed since I can only achieve the first position. Have others experienced this issue? Unless the window is warped (doesn't appear so) I can't see why so many shims are needed... Thanks



    Karen, Bret & Banana Widdifield
    2021 T@B 320s Boondock "Pull-T@B"
    2024 Nissan frontier Pro-4X
    South-Central Indiana
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  • Mcbret
    Mcbret Member Posts: 20
    Sorry, I am a newbie! Can anyone tell me why my signature information (below the picture} is double spaced? I entered this information under, "Edit profile", "signature" but as you can see, it is double spaced... Thanks...
    Karen, Bret & Banana Widdifield
    2021 T@B 320s Boondock "Pull-T@B"
    2024 Nissan frontier Pro-4X
    South-Central Indiana
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  • Sharon_is_SAM
    Sharon_is_SAM Member Posts: 10,061
    edited August 2024
    @Mcbret - is it possible the handle is mounted too high on the window?  We need pictures and measurements from other owners.  Also, I wonder if they substituted the latches?

    Regarding the double spacing:  it has been a problem with the Vanilla platform not playing nice with certain browsers, devices?.. @Scottg knows more.  I will see if I can fix it.  (Edit - I tried.  I can’t tell if it changed anything here on my iPad.  If not, try using a single line format like my signature.)
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    @Mcbret, are you using Firefox?
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    I'm looking at it now on my PC, and your signature lines are appearing a properly single-spaced. Let me know if you are still encountering issues and we'll dig a little deeper.
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • Mcbret
    Mcbret Member Posts: 20
    Hello ScottG and Sharon_is_SAM,
    You guys fixed the signature block. I typically use Firefox and it appears good now.... Many Thanks!!!!
    Karen, Bret & Banana Widdifield
    2021 T@B 320s Boondock "Pull-T@B"
    2024 Nissan frontier Pro-4X
    South-Central Indiana
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  • ScottG
    ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,655
    Well, I didn't actually do anything so can't take any credit! Glad it's fixed, though--maybe something got tweaked on Vanilla's end.
    The software has an odd quirk where messages typed in Firefox get extra spaces inserted when they are displayed on the forum. I usually work around it by either not double-spacing my comments, or by editing the html code. First world problems, either way!  :-) 
    2015 T@B Max S (320)
    2015 Nissan Frontier SV V6 4x4
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  • Mcbret
    Mcbret Member Posts: 20
    Thanks ScottG,
    I was a programmer and EE for many years. I am now retired and don't want to program anymore... Now, I just use the software as it comes.... :)

    I took more pictures of the front window latches. 
    Right latch: A shim or two will solve the the problem I believe. 
    Right-bottom locking latch - Still a puzzle. It will need at least another shim and longer screws. The latch handle seems to be ok and unaltered. However, with two shims already in place, it still does not make contact. Not sure how it could have left the factory this way... Sorry, as I said, I was an Engineer in a production environment and we had all kind of processes in place to ensure delivered quality.
    Left latch: OK.
    Left bottom locking latch: Requires shims as well since it will not allow the handle to engage properly.

    As far as the mounts to the window, It doesn't appear they can be adjusted other than shims.  I submitted a service request to NuCamp and I guess we will sort it out there...
    Thanks to all!!

    Karen, Bret & Banana Widdifield
    2021 T@B 320s Boondock "Pull-T@B"
    2024 Nissan frontier Pro-4X
    South-Central Indiana
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  • Maxcamp
    Maxcamp Member Posts: 352
    edited August 2024
    Same issue.  Shims, longer upsized screws.  Nucamp doesn't predrill or accurately measure/template fasteners, and wildly overdrives/strips them with impact guns and wrong screw bits.
    I have found myriad uses for 1/8 inch x12x12 ABS sheet material to make up shims, backplates, flip down l.e.d. nighttime covers, and more.

    2021 T@B 320S Boondock/ 2012 Tacoma 4 cylinder truck / 2023 Tacoma 6 cyl. truck

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