Exterior door handle

[Moose]

Took the door handles off but the studs holding them in were rusted and broke off. Any way I could salvage them?

[eaglescout526]

If its plastic, not really. I suppose you could remove the old stud and glue or JB weld another one in its place. Or some members have metal handles(Chrome but paintable) that the stud normally doesn't break but is threaded into the handle so if it breaks it can be replaced. 

 

I know I broke my drivers side handle studs. Just ended up replacing the handle until I got my metal handles. 

[Moose]

Decided to try to drill and tap new threads and grinding down the stud heated the glue/plastic enough to pop out the dowel inside the handle. Gonna attempt to jb weld them back in with threaded holes and use bolts instead of nuts.

[eaglescout526]

Good luck to ya!

[Pete M]

certainly worth a shot  

[Manche757]

carparts.com show replacements for $14.90

[Moose]

7 hours ago, Manche757 said:

carparts.com show replacements for $14.90

Thanks for checking. I live in Canada though and after a quick search it's seems to be around 50$ per handle up here

[MontanaManche]

you could try rockauto, idk if they have good shipping for canada though

[Moose]

Rockauto is awesome for canada. No door handles listed unfortunately