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Door handles

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tjsingle26, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    Tjsingle26

    Tjsingle26 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,

    So I pulled a little too hard on my passenger side door handle last night as cracked one the supports that's holds the handle itself together (if that makes any sense). Handle still works no problem, but it's definitely not as strong as it was.

    I thought about using super glue of some sort to fix the thing, but it will probably crack again.

    If I get a new handle, can the lock cylinder be easily swapped? I saw some videos for Camrys and the cylinders for those are held on by 10mm bolts, I am just wondering if it's a similar procedure.

    Thanks
    Tom
     
  2. Mar 14, 2016 at 8:37 AM
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    Trapperr

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    Yep, easy swap. I've done it twice so far. The lock swaps over easily too. Hardest part of the job was not breaking any clips when taking apart and reassembling the whole thing for me.
     
  3. Mar 14, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    KStateTaco

    KStateTaco Well-Known Member

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    Yes. I replaced mine this past winter and aside from the nuts spinning in place, the swap was easy
    Left is old, right is new

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  4. Mar 14, 2016 at 12:36 PM
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    Tjsingle26

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    Thanks for the info guys. I'm going to order a new one soon
     
  5. Mar 14, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    Tjsingle26

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