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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Door Actuators

I Need Three Anybody Know Where A Deal On Them Is At?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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If you want stock, they are $50 a piece at the dealer.

Or, you can do what I did. Leave the stock ones there, and install these along with them. eBay Item number: 120130018768. I put these in a palce that's easy to get to so they will be real easy to replace if they ever fail.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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So how would you install them and set them up to work without removing the old ones.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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If you have the time to do it, the "tin foil" fix really DOES work,

Two down, two to go. ;-))

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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Check the Tech Section for all the how to's. Jim
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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More Guidance On Where To Get All This Info Please

Thanks
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...lder_____.html Select door actuator
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by WILDMAN_Stroker*7.3
So how would you install them and set them up to work without removing the old ones.
Wire them with the existing actuator, mount them on the door, and tie the rods together. Its not hard. You could always got to any local car audio/alarm place and have them do it.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Here's the thread on "tin foil":
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...or+locks+fixed

It's a no-cost fix that really works. I did two of mine over a year ago, and they still perform as-new.

I just need to do at least one more...

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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i studying on the tin foil fix for a while, but after taking the door panel off and seeing where the actuator was at, I decided on plan b. I didnt want to risk breaking it by just trying to get it out.
 
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It's not a job for the ham-fisted.

Some pretty-small work once you get inside the little motor.

Just take your time, and don't start throwing things when it gets smaller than you can see.... ;-)))

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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SpringerPop
Just take your time, and don't start throwing things when it gets smaller than you can see.... ;-)))

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Danged,, I thought that is when you checked to see if it would pass the FLING test. :-)

I usually repair the resistor by either using a $.01 copper piece the exact size or soldering a 18 gauge copper wire around one end. Both methods work and wont be subject to wear from vibration. Jim
 
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Ham fisted? I never laughed so hard, thanks for that Pop. The foil DOES work and they aren't too bad to get to.
 
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