jeeplover88 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hey guys, I'm looking at purchasing a new tailgate handle (mine is rusted inside out). I'm just wondering what handles would fit on a 88 comanche? Has anyone had any experience putting on an S-10 or Ranger handle? Thanks guys! :Canadaflag: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Someone posted awhile back that a handle for an early S-10 (don't remember which years) is the exact same handle. I've never verified that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 A '83 thru '93 S10 tail gate handle will not interchange with '86-'89 MJ. Those are the only years I have so can't speak for the others. The mounting and the linkage is different. They could probably be made to fit by swapping everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyc Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I have an extra MJ one you can have for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratrapp Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 i can also verify that the s-10 handle is a myth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Dakota is closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Cheek the project forum for the dirteater thin wallet build shows I think the first or second page about the s10 tail gate handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Cheek the project forum for the dirteater thin wallet build shows I think the first or second page about the s10 tail gate handle Which project forum? Project MJs, or DIY Projects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Sorry...it's in project mjs....idk how to place a link on the Page still learnIng the kinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=7&t=28404....it's in this project build...it's not as flush as the original handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=28404....it's in this project build...it's not as flush as the original handle It's on page 2 of the posted link and has nothing to do with an S10 tailgate handle. It's a fabbed replacement part for the original MJ handle. Good job too. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Thanks Hornbrod :cheers: it wasn't that hard to make, just made a cardboard copy first then went to town with a cutoff wheel and my drill press. Took longer to take the old rusted one off then to make the new one :thumbsup: Id be willing to make another one :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnuck Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I plan to use a commercial handle to make my tailgate locking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I plan to use a commercial handle to make my tailgate locking. :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParadiseMJ Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I plan to use a commercial handle to make my tailgate locking. A commercial handle from ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 :popcorn: :popcorn: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 :popcorn: That's some nice work there Dirteatr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirteatr717 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks Minuit ! :wrench: If anybody needs one let me know ill make another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Anybody have any tailgates or handles. Mine has done the same here in 2020. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Welcome to the club Phil. There is a wanted and a for sale section on this forum. They open up after 10 posts. Start yourself a build thread with photos and I'm sure someone can help you out. I know of one or two near seattle i can send you a link after the posts. Again welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I have a 86 with no tailgate handle what would fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaptor Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 On mine I used a handle from a full-size Chevy. I want to say that it was from the early 90's. Had to finagle it a bit to get it to fit and function, but it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaptor Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 It's a Dorman 77077 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtslick89 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I have an OEM black one with some rust, no rot though. It opens and closes, needs cosmetic restoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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