Tailgate handle?

[slowTJ88]

Hi guys,

 

First off, great site. I just sold my TJ about a month ago and picked up a '92 MJ for pretty cheap. I'm hoping that it can get me to college and back for the next couple years, and still be something that I can wheel a little bit if I want. So far I'm really liking it.

 

Anyway, my question is about the tailgate handle. The one that came on the truck was rusted through and siezed up. I took it off and now I just pull on the cables to open it, but it's really a pain. I want a new handle, but I definately don't want to give the dealer $80 for a new one. I can't seem to find any MJs in junkyards either. Is there anyone who sells handles for cheaper than the dealer? Or are there any other trucks with similar handles that would work? Any other options?

 

Thanks for any help.

[pantera1973]

Not sure of the exact years, but I believe the 1982-1993 Chevy s-10 tailgate handle is the same. Anybody else agree?

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

Not sure of the exact years, but I believe the 1982-1993 Chevy s-10 tailgate handle is the same. Anybody else agree?

This is true.

[wolfpackjeeper]

thats what I have heard, but it is still 30 bucks at advance

[Throttle_Jockey]

yes 30 bux at advanced but this is a more comin JY item well atleast more comin than the MJ and probaly could get for5 to 10 bux

[wolfpackjeeper]

probably, but by the time find time to go to the yard, actually use the gas and drive there, pay 2 bucks to go in, walk around for an hour, possibly find on worth pulling, pay for it, then drive home, then clean it up, repaint it, and install it, I might as well have just bought the new one.

 

I will eventually, but right now I don't have to open my tailgate much so It is one of my lower priorities.

[BLHTAZ]

I can sell you the OE handle for $60 + shipping if you want the original one, but that is still a bit high if comparing to these other options :cheers: .

[HOrnbrod]

http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.com/catalog/?Ntt=chevrolet+s10+tailgate+handle+6929

[mjdoa]

You pay the freight,I've got a gate at home

I'm not gonna use.I'll ship the handle to you.

Post or pm me your zip code,I'll

get ups charges Monday and pm you.

[maddzz1]

You pay the freight,I've got a gate at home

I'm not gonna use.I'll ship the handle to you.

Post or pm me your zip code,I'll

get ups charges Monday and pm you.

 

Right there is the difference between this board and others. What CW's thread was all about. Now back to original topic.

[Eagle]

thats what I have heard, but it is still 30 bucks at advance

30 bucks is a lot less than 80 bucks.

[slowTJ88]

Awesome. Thanks a lot guys. Looks like I'm heading to Advance.

[shawn]

just so i'm clear :- will the '82 - '93 s-10 gate handles bolt right in ?

[shawn]

bump

[HOrnbrod]

just so i'm clear :- will the '82 - '93 s-10 gate handles bolt right in ?

 

Yes. I am using one now - chrome of course. :D

[shawn]

i went to the j/y - they looked identical, but the bolt pattern (the three that go through the back) was different. on mine they kind of make a triangle but on the s-10s they were one above the other on the left and a single one on the botom on the right. the handle itself looked the same but my mechanism is siezed so i was hoping to get the guts too.

so i left empty handed ( except for a cupholder and a seatbelt).- but i'm back to square-one on this gate.