Sun Visor broken

[dengland]

My 2020 Limited one broke too, passenger side which nobody uses the majority of the time.

Same for me as of last night. Same vehicle too (2020 Limited, Black Appearance group).

 

[silver64]

Same for me as of last night. Same vehicle too (2020 Limited, Black Appearance group).

Sorry to hear yours broke too but on bright side at least its not the drivers side with the garage buttons on it

 

[kdoublep]

Another 2 bite the dust

 

[Ninety-9 SE-L]

Mine just broke the other day. Driving on the freeway and had it to the side to block the setting sun. it suddenly became loose and started hitting me in the head I kept pushing it away, and it kepy swinging back into me. I began to fold it back up, but it wouldn't catch or stay in any position, except blocking my view.

I figured out it was the pivot, so I needed both hands to get it back up and out of my eyes while I was going 70. Needless to say, I'm sure I almost caused a few wrecks.

Mine is a late-build '22 Laramie, so it probably goes without saying the problem never got addressed.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Sounds like I'm glad I rarely ever move mine. Dark tint and sunglasses

 

[Rick3478]

Somewhere on these forums I saw information about a third party "clip" that reinforces the visor pivot mount. Of course it may be a little late to the game if you've already broken it, but might be something to consider when going back together.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Somewhere on these forums I saw information about a third party "clip" that reinforces the visor pivot mount. Of course it may be a little late to the game if you've already broken it, but might be something to consider when going back together.

The clip is also a "fix" for after it breaks

 

[wegasque]

Somewhere on these forums I saw information about a third party "clip" that reinforces the visor pivot mount. Of course it may be a little late to the game if you've already broken it, but might be something to consider when going back together.

I bought some of these clips pre-emptively to stop mine from breaking. So far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WQ6FV7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Rick3478]

I bought some of these clips pre-emptively to stop mine from breaking. So far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WQ6FV7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I inquired because the listing was a bit confusing, and got this reply:

"sorry......I didn't think it thru.....please do not buy it"​

Think maybe they're jerking me around, but WTF?

 

[kdoublep]

My wires literally frayed until they eventually just completely fell out on driver side. I got a brand new one for $100 from a Mopar dealer in S.C. plugged right in.

Still need a passenger one.

 

[Rick3478]

I bought some of these clips pre-emptively to stop mine from breaking. So far so good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WQ6FV7B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can you describe how these install? Maybe take a picture? Their instructions say to put in one screw and rotate it into place, but that doesn't look like possible geometry from their pictures, which also show two screws rather than one. And another part that may be a spacer. So I'm seeking clarification.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Here's an eBay listing for same things with better pictures of installation. Also cheaper price.

Fits Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2019 2020 2021 2022 Sun Visor Clips Screw Kit Black | eBay

For Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2019-2022. Install the clip, screw it in to capture the strap on the sunshade pillar and tighten it, You will now have the full motion of your sun visor again. - The product that will prevent your sun visor from falling down out the ceiling.

www.ebay.com

 

[Rick3478]

Here's an eBay listing for same things with better pictures of installation. Also cheaper price.

Fits Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2019 2020 2021 2022 Sun Visor Clips Screw Kit Black | eBay

For Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2019-2022. Install the clip, screw it in to capture the strap on the sunshade pillar and tighten it, You will now have the full motion of your sun visor again. - The product that will prevent your sun visor from falling down out the ceiling.

www.ebay.com

Yeah, so here's their instructions:
"Remove the factory "outside" screw next to the sunshade pillar,
Install the clip, screw it in to capture the strap on the sunshade pillar and tighten it"
That's one screw, right?

So here's their picture:

Anyone beside me see two screws?

And where does that other piece go? Spacer underneath, maybe? If so, why don't they mention it?

I dunno, this might be a perfectly good product, but it seems to me that there is something horribly wrong, or major parts missing from their instructions. I'm hoping someone has actually installed these and/or can clarify.

 

[HSKR R/T]

Yeah, so here's their instructions:
"Remove the factory "outside" screw next to the sunshade pillar,
Install the clip, screw it in to capture the strap on the sunshade pillar and tighten it"
That's one screw, right?

So here's their picture:
View attachment 160797
Anyone beside me see two screws?

And where does that other piece go? Spacer underneath, maybe? If so, why don't they mention it?

I dunno, this might be a perfectly good product, but it seems to me that there is something horribly wrong, or major parts missing from their instructions. I'm hoping someone has actually installed these and/or can clarify.

Looks like a spacer that goes under the larger piece.

 

[wegasque]

I have these clips but haven't installed them yet. Pic below is the actual instructions that came with it. You remove the cover and the spacer takes its place.

Cover (closed)





Actual instructions that came with clips

 

[Rick3478]

I have these clips but haven't installed them yet. Pic below is the actual instructions that came with it. You remove the cover and the spacer takes its place.

Cover (closed)
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Actual instructions that came with clips
View attachment 160830

There we go! Now that makes sense, thank you very much!

/begin rant
Why couldn't they have put that information in their eBay and Amazon listings, instead of the BS that they did? I don't like to be negative, but what they listed is just plain horribly incorrect and confusing. And what's with the blow-off email they sent telling me not to buy it? Someone in Taccom's sales force needs badly to be reassigned to menial work where they can't do any damage.
/end rant

So, as in the past, count on the forum for real, usable information.

 

[Rick3478]

Buyer Beware! It seems that the Chineese have targeted this product to flood the market. There appears to be one or two sources of these selling under a multitude of user names on eBay and Amazon with confusing and misleading advertising. I'm not even sure about the Taccom people. I give up on this one, not spending any more time.

 

[keisur]

Be afraid, be very afraid.
The sun visors were redesigned a couple years ago. I'm pretty sure most 2020 models and newer got the new visors.

No sir. Mines a 2020 and just now up and broke right now while sitting in a parking lot.

 

[HSKR R/T]

No sir. Mines a 2020 and just now up and broke right now while sitting in a parking lot.

This is why I'm glad I don't use my sun visors. Tinted windshield FTW

 

[silver64]

Yesterday the passenger side broke. This is about as useless a design as you could possibly produce. Did they really think that cheap plastic would hold up? Used the ebay cheap chinese plastic ones for now. They seem to be strong enough to support the hinge.