Replacing door locks
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From: Bonita Springs FL
Replacing door locks
My new-to-me Bronco didn't come with door keys. The locks look ok, so I don't want to replace them. Should I take them out and bring them to a lock smith or leave them in the doors? I understand I can get the locks re-keyed for cheap.
Or should I go to a boneyard and pull a set of locks with keys and replace them myself?
I also need a key to open the tailgate - currently it's locked and I can't figure out a way to unlock it without using the key.
Thanks!
Or should I go to a boneyard and pull a set of locks with keys and replace them myself?
I also need a key to open the tailgate - currently it's locked and I can't figure out a way to unlock it without using the key.
Thanks!
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Replacing door locks
The lock cylinder on the tailgate isn't to unlock the tailgate, it's to lower the back window. The tailgate really doesn't have a lock, other than the window having to be all the way down to open the latch. Just roll down the back window with the switch on the inside and pull up the handle on the inside of the tailgate. If the window doesn't go down with the interior switch, that's a whole different problem. You could probably just take the Bronco to a locksmith and have them make keys for the existing locks.
BTW - more info on the new ride would be nice, year, engine, tranny, etc...
BTW - more info on the new ride would be nice, year, engine, tranny, etc...
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Replacing door locks
You don't have to remove the locks. A locksmith can insert a key blank in the lock, jiggle it back and forth a few times and cut you a new key from the scratches on the blank key. It cost me about $15 four or five years ago. The tailgate key is probably the same as the doors.
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Replacing door locks
No problem! I just hadn't had a chance to update my new since yesterday. Pictures soon...
I had to hunt *forever* to find a Bronco with a 300 and a T-18. But it was worth the wait!
I had to hunt *forever* to find a Bronco with a 300 and a T-18. But it was worth the wait!
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Replacing door locks
The tailgate key is different than the door/ignition keys, but the locksmith can still take care of it.
I really haven't seen many Broncos with the 300, which surprises me. It's got a lot of low-end grunt, which is what you really want with such a capable 4WD vehicle. Weird...
I really haven't seen many Broncos with the 300, which surprises me. It's got a lot of low-end grunt, which is what you really want with such a capable 4WD vehicle. Weird...
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Replacing door locks
I know - that's exactly why I wanted one!
Like I said, a long and hard search ensued. I considered looking out of state, but living in CA limits my options as far as emissions are concerned.
Suddenly, two of these things popped up on the market in my area - one that was in marginally better shape than mine, but was $1500 more. I looked at the second one and said I'll take it. The fact that it has a 3.55 Trac-loc was is just a bonus.
Like I said, a long and hard search ensued. I considered looking out of state, but living in CA limits my options as far as emissions are concerned.
Suddenly, two of these things popped up on the market in my area - one that was in marginally better shape than mine, but was $1500 more. I looked at the second one and said I'll take it. The fact that it has a 3.55 Trac-loc was is just a bonus.
Last edited by andym; Jul 3, 2003 at 11:47 PM.
