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Dec 3, 2009 | 11:37 AM

Fullcrew7.3

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AAARG!!! Door handle!

I've broken SOOOOO many of these stupid door handles! Drivers door inside handle. I'm sure others have had this problem. What did you do to fix it???? I've tried shimming and extra support around the base, but thought I'd see what other guys have tried. Thanks

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:34 PM

rodneywar

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Mine kept breaking then i found out why the cable was cutting into the cable housing making it very hard for the cable to slide inside it so i replaced the handle assembly and havent broken one since..

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:38 PM

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I think NAPA has a metal one

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:39 PM

yoslick

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Been driving for close to 40 years now both Fords and Chevys and have never broken a door handle (knocks on wood!!) However tail gate handles now thats another story!

Dec 3, 2009 | 02:43 PM

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Good thing you have a crew cab! You have a spare in the back

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:28 PM

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I broke one a ways back. I replaced it with a plastic one, but lubed the cables, etc inside the door with a little bit of silicone spray.
All has been well since. I think it has been about 4 years.
I wouldn't mind having metals ones, but I found a plastic replacement at the first stop I made (Autozone, I think) so I just bought it and put it in.
The nearest Napa is out of the way of my normal travels, but if I knew for sure they had metal handles, I'd make the trip.

Dec 3, 2009 | 06:49 PM

skidford

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just go to junk yard and get a set of metal ones for a couple bucks .im pretty sure any 80s will work.

Dec 3, 2009 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fullcrew7.3

My back door is missing one to this day!, lol. I took the monster in law last year for a ride and she thought I was some kind of control freak or something when I had to let her out the back like a a shcoffer.

Dec 3, 2009 | 07:30 PM

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HA HA HA HA!!!!!! THat's hilarious!!!!

Dec 3, 2009 | 10:43 PM

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Ive broken 4 of them... and drew one up in Solidworks and am thinking of seeing what a machine shop would charge to make maybe 10 or so and either sell them or just make me two...

Ill check with napa for the metal ones first.

Dec 3, 2009 | 10:50 PM

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Let me know the part number if you find it. I won't be able to get to my local napa until next Wednesday.

Dec 3, 2009 | 11:13 PM

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I broke lots of them when I first had the truck. Since then I have welded the cracked door up and lubed the cables. It has been a few years now and I am noticing it is getting a bit close to breaking again so I will go in and see what went this time. Most likely just need to put in a better support and relube the cables. It works to roll down the window and open the door!!