Thanks Wayne O

[jrt]

Big thanks to Wayne Orwig for drawing and posting 3D printable turn signal stalks.   They were easy to swap out with the cracked-up originals.  The "W" and "O" are a nice touch, as are the eagles.
jrt

[Dirk S.]

That looks interesting! Those use to fail quite often - matter of age.
One question is whether the material used (we call it filament) is elastic enough to dampen vibrations.
The second question is whether the file is available. I can print at a friend’s place, but I can’t create a file (another matter of age …)

[michaell32]

That looks interesting! Those use to fail quite often - matter of age.
One question is whether the material used (we call it filament) is elastic enough to dampen vibrations.
The second question is whether the file is available. I can print at a friend’s place, but I can’t create a file (another matter of age …)

Last time I looked the file was available on thingiverse. I bought the replacement stalks from mg cycle or Harper's. I can't remember who had them. I don't trust the 3d print for something like this.

[Ncdan]

I had a set for my 03 cali which were a hard durable pladtic material and not rubber.
They worked fine and I don’t believe you’ll be able to tell any difference after you install harder material light stalks.

[guzziart]

Last time I looked the file was available on thingiverse. I don't trust the 3d print for something like this.

If I needed one of these and had access to the print file, I'd run up to our local library (they have a 3d printer) and would print one provided it was a more cost effective approach to obtaining a replacement.  What's to not trust about printing something like this, I don't consider it a a critical safety item but that's just me.  And, while I sit here thinking about it, my LMIVSE rear turnsignal stalks droop, maybe I'll attempt printing a pair of replacements to try this "new" tech.  Thanks Wayne O!
Art

[Wayne Orwig]

Big thanks to Wayne Orwig for drawing and posting 3D printable turn signal stalks.   They were easy to swap out with the cracked-up originals.  The "W" and "O" are a nice touch, as are the eagles.
jrt

Glad to help out.

Yes the STL files are on Thingiverse. https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6237141
You need to glue a steel rod though the center and that is the support. The PLA alone is not up to the job and just decorates the rod. Easy to do and no special tools needed other than the printer.

[michaell32]

If I needed one of these and had access to the print file, I'd run up to our local library (they have a 3d printer) and would print one provided it was a more cost effective approach to obtaining a replacement.  What's to not trust about printing something like this, I don't consider it a a critical safety item but that's just me.  And, while I sit here thinking about it, my LMIVSE rear turnsignal stalks droop, maybe I'll attempt printing a pair of replacements to try this "new" tech.  Thanks Wayne O!
Art

I have seen several 3d printed things suffer from layer separation. With the weight, leverage, and vibration I just don't trust it for something like this.

[jrt]

I'm not using standard PLA filament.  I'm using a photoreactive polymer and it is very solid.  Have a look at Formlabs printers.  I bought mine from a dental appliance manufacturer that was upgrading their printers.  A lot of dental implants are 3D printed nowadays- who knew? 

BTW, I also printed one stalk that is the more hexagonal/angular version.  Oops.  If anyone wants it-  it is free.