2002 Pre-Runner Excab door handle

Hi Everyone,

My 2002 Pre-Runner Excab door handle snapped. It’s a one owner, and probably will be forever so I want it to stay looking good. I’m looking for replacement recommendations.
I found a metal upgrade by T1A TruBuilt that looks pretty good.

Recommendations - Plastic? Metal? Stay away from? Doesn’t fade? Overrated?

Your thoughts - Thanks, Russ

 

T1A door handles are easy install however remember to lube all the door handle linkage inside the door while it’s all open. I replaced my door speakers while I was in there. I should have installed some dynamat but oh well maybe next time

 

Thanks for the advice Park.

 

Now you have me thinking. A few years ago I had the seats and carpet out for a cleaning and didn’t even think of sound deadening. Mine is pretty noisy.
FYI- the seat upholstery went right in the washer and I lightly pressure washed the carpet on the driveway. Everything came out great.

 

So removing the seat upholstery is easy?
My seats could use a wash!

 

Tons of hog rings. I clipped mine off and replaced them. It was pretty easy.
I found a broken weld in the inside of one of the backs I was able to fix.
I actually swapped the driver seat cover with the passenger to even out the wear.

 

I Upgraded my handle a couple years ago with the the T1A Tacoma Metal Handles it still looks great! -

$65 Exterior Front Driver & Passenger Door Handle Set, Upgraded Metal, Compatible with 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma - Textured Black - 69220-35020, 69210-35020, 79345, 91318, 79344, 91319, TO1311117, TO131011

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YQBPHS9?th=1

 

Thanks for the info.
I ended up buying some.
I have a four door and am having a tough time finding the handles for the back doors.

 

Yes I contacted Trubuilt 1 Automotive.. Seems like the rear doors have been developed soon to be avbl for purchase