Chevy handles that work with MJ tailgate?

[VorTekX]

I could've sworn I read in a thread somewhere that a certain year of S10 or Silverado tailgate handles would bolt onto the stock MJ tailgate latch mechanism. I cannot find the thread anymore and I also don't really care about having an OEM handle, so I'd rather not pay $100+ for one. Does anyone know if that was true or not?

[Eagle]

I recall reading that, too, but I never followed up on it so I can't attest to the accuracy of the statement.

 

[watchamakalit]

Seems to me it was the square body s10 from the same era.  But I don't know if its true or not.

[Tactical Bacon]

On 5/27/2022 at 5:03 PM, yungupgrade said:

I could've sworn I read in a thread somewhere that a certain year of S10 or Silverado tailgate handles would bolt onto the stock MJ tailgate latch mechanism. I cannot find the thread anymore and I also don't really care about having an OEM handle, so I'd rather not pay $100+ for one. Does anyone know if that was true or not?

I think I have a good condition used handle if you're needing a replacement. I'll have to go out and check tomorrow.

[howeitsdone]

The bolt pattern is key here I think. Most GM are 2 on top, 1 on bottom where the MJ is 1 on top, 2 on bottom. That already limits to what you'll find. Then it's just the latch arm clips. GM are top & bottom, where MJ has both on top. Not sure if there is interference.

 

I thought about trying this one linked below out because I want to get a locking adapter.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-77487-Chevrolet-Tailgate-Handle/dp/B000TYVXIK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=FNZABWGQD30M&keywords=S10+Tailgate+handle&qid=1654102444&sprefix=s10+tailgate+handl%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-4

 

 

Then there is the Dorman 91028 which looks much similar. These are found on Dodge Ram vehicles from the early '00s. But the handle opens down vs up.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-91028-Chrome-Replacement-Tailgate/dp/B00B9H44W8

[VorTekX]

On 6/1/2022 at 12:58 PM, PocketsEmptied said:

The bolt pattern is key here I think. Most GM are 2 on top, 1 on bottom where the MJ is 1 on top, 2 on bottom. That already limits to what you'll find. Then it's just the latch arm clips. GM are top & bottom, where MJ has both on top. Not sure if there is interference.

 

I thought about trying this one linked below out because I want to get a locking adapter.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-77487-Chevrolet-Tailgate-Handle/dp/B000TYVXIK/ref=sr_1_4?crid=FNZABWGQD30M&keywords=S10+Tailgate+handle&qid=1654102444&sprefix=s10+tailgate+handl%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-4

 

 

Then there is the Dorman 91028 which looks much similar. These are found on Dodge Ram vehicles from the early '00s. But the handle opens down vs up.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-91028-Chrome-Replacement-Tailgate/dp/B00B9H44W8

I only need the tailgate handle, not the rest of the assembly. Doing further searching I found another thread where a user made a cad sketch, but he didn't seem to attach any of the dimensions. Unless he did and I passed over them.....

 

[VorTekX]

On 5/31/2022 at 12:00 AM, Tactical Bacon said:

I think I have a good condition used handle if you're needing a replacement. I'll have to go out and check tomorrow.

If you do have one just PM me

[howeitsdone]

17 minutes ago, yungupgrade said:

he didn't seem to attach any of the dimensions.

He attached a file that contains them all. Got it here.

 

latch handle jeep.PDF

[VorTekX]

38 minutes ago, PocketsEmptied said:

He attached a file that contains them all. Got it here.

 

latch handle jeep.PDF 149.19 kB · 0 downloads

Yep, I glossed over it. Now I just gotta find someone with a laser cutter lol

[eaglescout526]

 

Found the old post