Door lock clips
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Door lock clips
Has any one else experienced the little plastic door lock clips breaking on them constantly? if so let me know what i can do, i have spent like.....25$ just in clips and another one just broke. Any one got any suggestions?
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You can still buy those clips from an auto body store. I bought mine from KC auto paints and they seemed to be alot tougher than the originals. They were made of black plastic instead of the crappy white plastic that tends to get brittle over time. You could also buy them from a junk yard but they would probably be just as brittle.
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highboy 74, do you remember the name of the store where you got your lock clip (teh black plastic one)? I need to replace mine too and need help in what store to shop. I am in the Dallas, Texas area. Thanks for posting.
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I bought mine from a body shop that sells body materials like paint, sandpaper, body hammers, etc. They sold all the plastic clips and moldings for most vehicles. The name of the store was KC auto paints. I don't know if they are a national chain or not but I would assume that any body shop supply store would carry them. The black plastic, I believe is made from ABS plastic hence its more durable nature.
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door clips
Thank you. I called around, several places listed in the auto paint and body parts section of the yellow pages and so far no luck. I will call a few more to see if I can get lucky. Otherwise, I will make a trip to the dealer.
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jhjandal
Call english color and supply, if you are in the dallas area, I dont know if I can list the number for you here or not. Its in the phone book and they are out of the richardson area.
Good luck !
Call english color and supply, if you are in the dallas area, I dont know if I can list the number for you here or not. Its in the phone book and they are out of the richardson area.
Good luck !
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Any auto parts store should be able to get them, it does not have to be a paint store. I have bought several from Oreilly and Napa. You can also buy them from Locksmiths. There is no reason for them to break if they are installed properly and the linkages have not been all bent out of shape.
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I found some door lock rod end clips made by W&E that are made for Ford '69 and up (part number 99-2508). They looked like the right part. Although, when I went to install the ends that go through the hole in the lock, I found that they are too small and easily pull right out after installing the rod. I measured the old one and the new one installed on the rod end with calipers and found a .03" difference- just enough I guess. I need to find some different ones that fit right. Anyone know a better brand?
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Torque1st is correct.
NAPA and any of the big chains should have those clips in there self help section. They are very cheap, pickup a selection. If everything is lubricated and working smoothly you should never have to replace them. Also make sure your rod that attaches to that lever is not bent. It may be in a bind and causing your clip to break prematurely.
NAPA and any of the big chains should have those clips in there self help section. They are very cheap, pickup a selection. If everything is lubricated and working smoothly you should never have to replace them. Also make sure your rod that attaches to that lever is not bent. It may be in a bind and causing your clip to break prematurely.