Door locks different on 96?
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Door locks different on 96?
I just picked up a matching key cylinder door lock set from a 96 F150 but they do not fit in my 94? Is there a difference? Seems like the shape is a little different from the ones in the truck? Thanks
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So how did you solve the problem? Modify the door, the lock or swap out a different lock set? A one key set is pretty expensive. This sucks. Thanks for the info I've been stumped for 3 days.
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That seems like the most logical thing but I was hoping to get a matching set. I just didn't expect them to change it in 96 as everything from 92 to 96 is exactly the same on these trucks (except). Thanks for your help.
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No problem - I ended up getting the standard motor products brand from rockauto for both and they are really great. Supposedly you can get a single key cut, because the first half of the key is for the ignition and the second half is for the doors. I haven't taken it to a locksmith yet, but its on the list of things to do.
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And you can't get that as a kit for your '94?
Is the ignition cylinder good? If so, again, you could just get proper door cylinders for the '94 and get them re-pinned to match the key cylinder. Or, if it's cheaper, get the column cylinder re-keyed to match the door cylinders.
Is the ignition cylinder good? If so, again, you could just get proper door cylinders for the '94 and get them re-pinned to match the key cylinder. Or, if it's cheaper, get the column cylinder re-keyed to match the door cylinders.
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I've had 2 experiences with this and I just did it this fall on a 94 f150. You cut one side of the key for doors the other side for ignition. It works. Don't believe me gamble the $2 at the hardware.... the previous experience was on a 74 LTD
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^^^^^ **IF** you can remember which way to insert the key each time....
But that gives me an idea. We have two '95 trucks. Door and column match on each truck, but of course no match _between_ them. I've been thinking of getting one truck re-pinned to match the other, but the two-side key-cut would be cheaper, and still allow me to have one less key on my rings.
But that gives me an idea. We have two '95 trucks. Door and column match on each truck, but of course no match _between_ them. I've been thinking of getting one truck re-pinned to match the other, but the two-side key-cut would be cheaper, and still allow me to have one less key on my rings.
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No problem - I ended up getting the standard motor products brand from rockauto for both and they are really great. Supposedly you can get a single key cut, because the first half of the key is for the ignition and the second half is for the doors. I haven't taken it to a locksmith yet, but its on the list of things to do.