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Old 09-28-2012, 03:49 PM
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Replacement Exterior Door Handle

I am having a hell of a time finding a decent exterior door handle. I need to replace my drivers side handle, and I want to get a spare for the passenger or drivers side. Does anyone know where I can get a good quality replacement handle? Does anyone know what brand LMC uses? I need one ASAP cause I dont wanna have to fiddle f*** around to get in my truck when I get off at 1am. Would like to order it tonight so hopefully be here next week when I am off work. Thanks guys!

EDIT: Dorman handles good quality? I assume they are I have interior handles in my F150, that have done me good thus far (4 years)
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 06:31 PM
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got mine at dealer was fairly cheap. Many also found on ebay cheap. just all depends on what you want to do. I used 1/4-20 carriage bolts with locktite in lieu of the rivets provided by ford.
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:05 PM
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The ebay ones can be found on rock auto, they turn out to be DEPO and Sherman Auto parts (Parts numbers can be ran) and are known to break real quick. I just ordered me a set of Dorman a pair for 47 dollars and free shipping to my door. I have no local Ford dealer, closest one is 22 miles away, and its by where I work, problem is when I work there closed lol.
 
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Don't waste your time with the doorman handle. It will be broke in two weeks. The dealership is about the same price but it will last. Make sure the door striker is aligned properly and not sticking when you open the door. that is the main cause of the handle breaking.
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:53 PM
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I know the main problem for the handle breaking the latch needed oiled, once I lubed it up it is now acting like a normal door, its where the previous owner never took care of it and just kept pulling on it harder and harder, and the Dorman (Correct spelling by the way) Are already ordered. I don't believe they are as bad as the cheap crap you find on ebay. Plus if the mechanisms are lubed and in correct operating order, then it will last. I was just having a time trying to find name brand handles. Dorman has always worked for me in the past. So yeah lol
 
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