97 Chevy tailgate handles

cwenisch · 12-16-2008, 08:51 AM

Are there more than one manufacturer that builds replacement tailgate handles for 97 chevy pickups. I break about 3 per year and I'm sick of it. I've been getting the replacements from O'reilly's Auto Parts and NAPA; they're the only two part stores in my area. Can someone please tell me if there is a better brand of tailgate handle available. Thanks.

fbhart@wk.net · 12-16-2008, 09:18 AM

I believe a company called LMC sells replacement GM parts. I justed picked up a replacement outside dirver door handle for my 2000 model obs pickup.

Guest I have to take inside door panel off to replace the new door handle. First one I have ever had to replace, 83K miles.

leolkfrm · 12-16-2008, 10:42 AM

Wow I've never broken one! maybe you are pulling on the handle before it's actually unlatched? maybe the latches need some lube on them? just some thoughts

cwenisch · 12-16-2008, 01:08 PM

It's always the same thing, the riviet that holds the moving parts of the handle together always breaks.

mudseeker · 12-16-2008, 01:12 PM

just put a bolt and nylock nut in it's place like i did and i'm sure many others have.
a short write up i did on it.
New Truck

cwenisch · 12-16-2008, 01:39 PM

Great tip Mudseeker, I'll give that a try.

dave8590 · 12-16-2008, 04:20 PM

how about from a dealership?... makes sense to me

cwenisch · 12-17-2008, 07:40 AM

The original one from the dealership broke, and they cost more.

03chevy · 12-17-2008, 07:44 AM

hears a little tip about tailgates when you go to open it push on the tailgate first then pull on the handle. it takes the stress off the pins and it will let you pull the handle a hole lot easier and will last a life time doing it that way.

12-16-2008, 08:51 AM	#1
cwenisch Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	97 Chevy tailgate handles Are there more than one manufacturer that builds replacement tailgate handles for 97 chevy pickups. I break about 3 per year and I'm sick of it. I've been getting the replacements from O'reilly's Auto Parts and NAPA; they're the only two part stores in my area. Can someone please tell me if there is a better brand of tailgate handle available. Thanks.

12-16-2008, 10:42 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	Wow I've never broken one! maybe you are pulling on the handle before it's actually unlatched? maybe the latches need some lube on them? just some thoughts __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

12-16-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 6,374	just put a bolt and nylock nut in it's place like i did and i'm sure many others have. a short write up i did on it. New Truck __________________ i'd rather be hunting

12-17-2008, 07:44 AM	#9
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 1,186	hears a little tip about tailgates when you go to open it push on the tailgate first then pull on the handle. it takes the stress off the pins and it will let you pull the handle a hole lot easier and will last a life time doing it that way. __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

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12-16-2008, 09:18 AM	#2
fbhart@wk.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 115	I believe a company called LMC sells replacement GM parts. I justed picked up a replacement outside dirver door handle for my 2000 model obs pickup. Guest I have to take inside door panel off to replace the new door handle. First one I have ever had to replace, 83K miles.

12-16-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
cwenisch Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	It's always the same thing, the riviet that holds the moving parts of the handle together always breaks.

12-16-2008, 01:39 PM	#6
cwenisch Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	Great tip Mudseeker, I'll give that a try.

12-16-2008, 04:20 PM	#7
dave8590 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orland park ill. Posts: 143	how about from a dealership?... makes sense to me

12-17-2008, 07:40 AM	#8
cwenisch Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	The original one from the dealership broke, and they cost more.

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