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mcubedntx · 06-24-2005, 10:09 PM

I decide today that I would replace my broken 1996 GMC door handle. I am going nuts....anyone have a simple way for getting it back together. I think I bent the little drive arm that attaches to the dorr handle and now I cannot get the travel of the drive arm figured out is there a simpler way????? Thanks

**hotrodmtodd** · 06-28-2005, 09:14 AM

I would put this on the regular message board, it would probably get more exposure. Take care, Hot Rod

ureckme · 06-29-2005, 12:38 AM

Yes I do. The rod from the latch angles to the inside of the truck when installed right. The bottom of the rod allways gets stuck in the latch if you put it in angled to handle. With handle off put both rods from latch into the latch. Take 2 of the 3 latch bolts out. put key in the lock, install both rods. take #3 bolt from latch ( dont drop latch ) lower latch and turn key and install handle and lift the latch and put bolts back in. Make sure the rod dont come out of the latch. You dont have to take the trim panel off. You can go in thru the vent in the door jam but its tricky. Matt typ'n w/1 finger

06-24-2005, 10:09 PM	#1
mcubedntx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: West Texas Posts: 54	I am going nuts, somebody HELP I decide today that I would replace my broken 1996 GMC door handle. I am going nuts....anyone have a simple way for getting it back together. I think I bent the little drive arm that attaches to the dorr handle and now I cannot get the travel of the drive arm figured out is there a simpler way????? Thanks __________________ Just a NOVICE who thinks this is the BEST board on the WEB!!

06-28-2005, 09:14 AM	#2
hotrodmtodd 'Burban Legend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mingo Junction OH Posts: 913	Message Board I would put this on the regular message board, it would probably get more exposure. Take care, Hot Rod __________________ '67 Chevy Iron City Beer Truck (9ft step) '67 Chevy Panel Truck 467 '68 Short Fleet 305v6 '68 McLaren Ramp Truck '68/'68/'70/'71 Burbs 292/366/402/454 '69 C-30 dump '71 C-50 dump and church bus '71 4x4 454 '72 Blazer (w/pop-up camper) $15 x-hooks '66 Chevy II 194/Weber '68 El Camino" 305v6 '69 Skylark 455 Buick '70 Chevelle 427 '71 Cutlass W-31 '71 GTO 400 2x2 "The 51" Chopped '51 Chevy (409) my first car OK Toad, we'll take 'em all... John Milner

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06-29-2005, 12:38 AM	#3
ureckme ureckmefixit2@cox.net Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix) Posts: 1,284	Yes I do. The rod from the latch angles to the inside of the truck when installed right. The bottom of the rod allways gets stuck in the latch if you put it in angled to handle. With handle off put both rods from latch into the latch. Take 2 of the 3 latch bolts out. put key in the lock, install both rods. take #3 bolt from latch ( dont drop latch ) lower latch and turn key and install handle and lift the latch and put bolts back in. Make sure the rod dont come out of the latch. You dont have to take the trim panel off. You can go in thru the vent in the door jam but its tricky. Matt typ'n w/1 finger __________________ That's U RECK ME FIX it 2 74 Chevy Short Bed 355ci Sportsman II 64cc Angle Plug Crower Custom Grind .462in .486ex Dyno Test 422hp @ 5600 And it's got a Holley 3.73 Gears 12 Bolt 3.73 w/Posi 700R4 Going In I'm a Body Man So There! That's why it's not painted



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