Installation of door handles?

WA 2 FST

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Who has done this themselves? If so, how difficult is it?

These trucks _really_ need painted door handles... at least that's my plugged nickel's worth. :)
 
Is there a DIY thread here on how to do this? I don't want to screw something up with an improper removal procedure.
 
Stop by your local autozone and pull the Haynes repair manual part number 30042 for 02-05 dodge ram full size trucks. Ive been wrong before but i believe there is a picture and instructions on the replacement.
 
I've got these on my truck. No removal needed. Looks great on Silver.
 
Do they just "stick" on?

I agree... would look a lot better than the black.
 
I think I can gt the covers, or the billet ones I think:D

but to paint the door handles:D

take some duck tape , tape off the handle, get sum of that there krylon paint from walmart, spray two coats, let dry, done:p
 
WA 2 FST said:
Do they just "stick" on?

I agree... would look a lot better than the black.
10-4 3M double stick body tape. Have had mine on a long time with no problems. Accents the polished wheels and badges.
 
Stinker said:
you do have wendy's badges on your truck right:D
I've been thinking about it but haven't found any yet. Either that or Bojangles or Quincy's.:D
 
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Stinker said:
I can do the solid billet ones for ........heck its christmas:santaclaus: :santaclaus: $190 shipped
Just out of curiosity, is that both doors and tailgate?
 
I need pics of the billet ones... and would need 4 + tailgate. I honestly don't see how it works just being "stuck" on there... but obviously it does if SlvrSRT says so. :D
 
the ones Big Dave has are covers, on the back of them they have 3m tape and fix themselves onthe existing handle , I am sure Dave can tell ya more :D
but now the billet ones are a solid billet handle, let me look on them some more bo, and check on all four and the tail gate, but if its ok I gotta check out a bit:D

Momma wants me to go pick up a new german shepard pup:argh:

like we need another:argh: :argh: :argh: :argh: :argh:

but will get some pics for ya too, and jsut for info I will do a thread cuz I can also get these nifty handles, there just the handle tho, but in like flames, bullet holes, smoothed , all sortss of neat stuff:D

but let me know when ya cover gets to ya bud, i havetn had time to check with fedexia tody:D

back in a couple hours:argh: :argh:

nuttha dang dog doggonit:argh: :D
 
WA 2 FST said:
I need pics of the billet ones... and would need 4 + tailgate. I honestly don't see how it works just being "stuck" on there... but obviously it does if SlvrSRT says so. :D
They stick/clip on. Like said, many miles, many washes, still look great and are as tight as the day I installed them.
 

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Tony,

If I'm going to replace the handles, then I'll go with the painted ones like JMB has... no offense, that's just my preference. I like the monochromatic look.

However, the chrome 3M ones are a good option it looks like, especially on silver. Anything beats these OEM black ones, IMHO.

I've got some friends at a local bodyshop and I may see how much they'd charge me to install new handles, but if its too much, these ones that Silvr has may be the ticket for me.

Cover is due to arrive next Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out. May take a little modification around the wing, but we'll see.
 
WA 2 FST said:
I've got some friends at a local bodyshop and I may see how much they'd charge me to install new handles, but if its too much, these ones that Silvr has may be the ticket for me.
Your buddy should be able to handle painting your handles on the cheap. A little prep & paint and your good to go. I wanted the contrast of the polished handles to accent the wheels and badges like I said before. Good luck with the project.
 
WA 2 FST said:
Tony,

If I'm going to replace the handles, then I'll go with the painted ones like JMB has... no offense, that's just my preference. I like the monochromatic look.

However, the chrome 3M ones are a good option it looks like, especially on silver. Anything beats these OEM black ones, IMHO.

I've got some friends at a local bodyshop and I may see how much they'd charge me to install new handles, but if its too much, these ones that Silvr has may be the ticket for me.

Cover is due to arrive next Tuesday. I'll let you know how it works out. May take a little modification around the wing, but we'll see.


LOLOL no worries bud, Justin does awesome work:congrats:

but it is my pledge as a vendor of this forum to make sure that when something is brought up to try my best to obtain the product , and to do my absolute best to drain your pockets and wallet of every last nickle, and then make sure that all credit cards are charged at the very least to a minum of $300 over the limit:rock: :rock: :D
 

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