'92-'98 Door Latch Cables

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Apr 7, 2009 | 10:57 PM

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rartuin270

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oh i guess i have the same issue. mine is cracked too but it doesnt really bother me. i havent had time to try the brake cable thing yet

Apr 9, 2009 | 01:21 AM

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YeeHaw

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I ended up getting a used license plate tub from the self service junk yard. I noticed that the handle Assembly cable retainer arm was pivoting.

To shore it up I took some of that wonder putty that turns to stone and re-enforced the cable retainer arm so that it cannot move. I let the putty dry then I re-installed the license plate tub. I took a deep breath and tried the handle..... The door opened like it was brand new!

Apr 11, 2009 | 10:09 PM

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rartuin270

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awesome post some pictures

Jun 1, 2009 | 03:05 PM

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1993 E-150

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somebody tried to break in my van through the license plate also, i bought a new one from ford $180 for that thing

Jun 2, 2009 | 07:01 AM

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rebocardo

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Anyone want to post a picture of one, been a while since I worked on the 92-98. It is a round ring on one end and ferrule on the other end?

Jul 5, 2009 | 12:44 PM

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rmiller01

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I used modified modified bicycle brake cables. I had to modify the door linkage minor welding is involved. However I will post pics when released from active duty late Sept

Oct 1, 2010 | 07:51 AM

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askony

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Ford Door Cable

I found a Door Cable Repair Kit for Ford Econoline, E-Series Vans. You can go to www.surgesurplus.com or GoDaddy Marketplace for these do-it-yourself parts.

Oct 1, 2010 | 11:13 AM

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gearloose1

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Cheap source of cables:

Discarded bicycles - or a bike shop

They can custom cut / make cables to any length.

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Oct 1, 2010 | 11:43 AM

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askony

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Door Cable Repair

I have not tried that. The Repair Kit that I was referring to is actually the two end connectors for the cables. These end pieces tend to deteriorate over time and in most cases the cables themselves are still ok.

Oct 1, 2010 | 12:10 PM

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gearloose1

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Actually, the way those ends are made is to insert a cable into it, spread it apart, then swage / melt / solder ...

I think bike shops have the equipment to make those ends.. ditto motorcycle shops.