Door problem?

I have the BEST luck in the world. Qualified for the frame replacement. Got the truck back last week. Everything went smoothly. One day later, started hearing a sound from the front right wheel area (going to get checked out tomorrow). Two days after I get it back, open the door and the handle breaks. Get a new handle, was a bitch to put in, but I got it done. Now tonight go out to the truck, and the door will not open from the outside or the inside. Almost like its stuck. The replacement handle seemed cheaply built, so i imagine that i need to get an OEM handle to make sure it works. The issue is that I cannot open the door to remove the panel. Any suggestions?

 

you will have to remove the door panel and maybe even the seat to gain access to it and then reach in to open it.

maybe the clip that holds the rod wasn't secured properly or broke.

whenever you replace the door handle use brand new retaining clips so you don't find yourself in this position.

as to the door handle try pick-a-part, there is one on your area I think and you get very good prices on parts but you have to take them off yourself. I agree only oem door handles are worth using for replacements, they don't make anything as strong as the originals anymore.