Armrest fix suggestions?

[firefighter7128]

This is so awsome. I was simply losing my door normally and 4 of the 5 plastic holes broke.
Anyone ever do this and come up with a fancy fix, short of replacing the whole armrest?

[tmpusfugit]

Bond a strip of 1/16" aluminum to the back of the armrest using JB Weld, redrill the mounting holes and reinstall. Works well....

[firefighter7128]

ya i was kinda going with that. Anyone have 2 nice brown armrests?

[Mrmerlin]

928 INTL has strengthening strips for the arm rests

[firefighter7128]

i thought they did but cant find on their website

[EIPtuningR32]

Originally Posted by firefighter7128

i thought they did but cant find on their website

i know 928 motorsports has a galvanized steel backing plate for these so you dont rip them off of the door.... but you get the typical "Carl's Pricing".... $96 with shipping....

[Mrmerlin]

IIRC the 928 INTL Parts are 76.00,
that is for a set

[JE928sx4]

I recall just JB welding the pieces back together and slathering a coat of the stuff on the back for good measure. Worked for me.

[firefighter7128]

Originally Posted by JE928sx4

I recall just JB welding the pieces back together and slathering a coat of the stuff on the back for good measure. Worked for me.

Word.

[Mrmerlin]

did you use any metal doublers??
I usually get thin aluminum sheet and rivet it onto the remaining plastic,
then get over sized washers and replace the smaller factory washers.
Some JB welded pictures would be nice to see

[JE928sx4]

Originally Posted by Mrmerlin

did you use any metal doublers??
I usually get thin aluminum sheet and rivet it onto the remaining plastic,
then get over sized washers and replace the smaller factory washers.
Some JB welded pictures would be nice to see

Now that I think about it I think I also JB welded in a washer at each hole. JB weld is like adding new plastic to it. That car is long gone now, so hard to check it out.

[76FJ55]

Nicole at hookeroncars.com has them as well.
Arm Rest Support Bracket Kit

[DSC928]

I just bought a set from Rob Budd $ 79.00 for set.
Classic 9 Leather Shop: Brackets Nuts Bolts
Mine in the '85 were cracked badly and it strengthened them nicely. Plus Rob's is a good guy, always had good luck with his work.

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by DSC928

I just bought a set from Rob Budd $ 79.00 for set.
Classic 9 Leather Shop: Brackets Nuts Bolts
Mine in the '85 were cracked badly and it strengthened them nicely. Plus Rob's is a good guy, always had good luck with his work.

Gotta agree with that statement. Can't go wrong dealing with Rob.

[1984928]

I just used fender washers on mine. Been that way for years.