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Broken Handle, OEM Recommendations? Thanks.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by turnflukes, Nov 27, 2022.

  1. Nov 27, 2022 at 2:11 PM
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    turnflukes

    turnflukes [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2003, 3.4L, 4x4, Auto, 239,000 miles
    Dobinson rear shocks, OME 2880 springs, AFE dry filter, BFG ATs, OME Dakar leaf springs. Wire-wheeled entire frame and drenched in POR15.
    Any of you have a recommendation where to get a OEM handle assy for my 2003, 3.4L? The handle has cracked, meaning you now have to dig under the molded part to pull from behind. Thanks in advance.
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  2. Nov 27, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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    eon_blue

    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    Believe it or not I've had better luck with the T1A aftermarket handles lasting longer than the OEM ones. Plus, they're very easy to change out and the aftermarket ones are ~$25 vs $200+ for OEM

    T1A also makes a metal version which a lot of folks on here swear by
     
  3. Nov 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM
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    turnflukes

    turnflukes [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Laramie, WY
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    2003, 3.4L, 4x4, Auto, 239,000 miles
    Dobinson rear shocks, OME 2880 springs, AFE dry filter, BFG ATs, OME Dakar leaf springs. Wire-wheeled entire frame and drenched in POR15.
    Thanks - appreciate the response.
     
  4. Nov 27, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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    taco03Trd

    taco03Trd 03 rig trd v6

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    Ome 881 5100's jba's looking for more
    I got those medal ones work like a champ very strong

    good recommendation from @eon_blue
     
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