Door Handle Meat Slicers :(
August 24th, 2016, 10:21 AM
#11
I had mine replaced like 6-7 years ago, b/c of the flaking chrome. I haven't checked them recently, but I don't believe the 2nd set has started to flake. But I don't believe there was a diff./updated part number. But I'll check my old paperwork and will report back if I find anything useful.
August 24th, 2016, 12:17 PM
#12
The dealer has one for $80 something. Part number from Rock Auto was superseded 03/2013. Dealer has newer part. I plan to go tomorrow after work.
In good news, I found out the Heat Pump Water Heater (water heater with an A/C unit on top) I bought last year, not only got me a $400 rebate from PP&L, but now a $150 rebate from the Gov't...
So... yay free money.
(I bought it to augment my propane one which was bleeding me dry!)
In good news, I found out the Heat Pump Water Heater (water heater with an A/C unit on top) I bought last year, not only got me a $400 rebate from PP&L, but now a $150 rebate from the Gov't...
So... yay free money.
(I bought it to augment my propane one which was bleeding me dry!)
Last edited by SabrToothSqrl; August 24th, 2016 at 12:21 PM.
August 27th, 2016, 12:08 AM
#14
Former Sponsor
Is there any interest in a billet version of this interior door handle ? Maybe 1 with an appropriate corner radius rather than a meat slicer ?
If so, I'd be very happy to take a look at it if someone wants to send me 1. Just email, we are always looking for more parts to make ! You would be given FREE billet handles to evaluate, if you can help.
Oh yeah, what else needs a looking into on these trucks ?
If so, I'd be very happy to take a look at it if someone wants to send me 1. Just email, we are always looking for more parts to make ! You would be given FREE billet handles to evaluate, if you can help.
Oh yeah, what else needs a looking into on these trucks ?
August 27th, 2016, 11:23 AM
#15
Administrator
The problem as I see it is not that the door handle is made out of plastic but rather the poor removal of the mold flash which causes the plating to break down and form a sharp edge.
Going on next week to get my front psgr door replaced on my extended warranty.
I'm not sure but I think that the electroless plating process doesn't actually bond to the part as much as it just encapsulates it. So when the sharp edge of the flash wears thru, the two edges of the plating are exposed.
Going on next week to get my front psgr door replaced on my extended warranty.
I'm not sure but I think that the electroless plating process doesn't actually bond to the part as much as it just encapsulates it. So when the sharp edge of the flash wears thru, the two edges of the plating are exposed.
August 27th, 2016, 5:08 PM
#16
I just checked my paper work and looks like they replaced all 4 door handles, and the part# is 88880051 handle kit. But when I google that part number nothing shows up about door handles. Also I just checked the handles yesterday, and all is well, no flaking or sharp edges. The dealer covered them even though I was out of warranty back on 2011.
August 28th, 2016, 11:19 AM
#17
Former Sponsor
Making these from billet aluminum would solve the problem entirely. Chrome plated plastic never works out very well, it always eventually peels and flakes, and its nasty stuff.
If anyone wants a billet version of this interior door handle, let me know.
If anyone wants a billet version of this interior door handle, let me know.
August 29th, 2016, 2:52 PM
#18
The ones in my Tesla are aluminum... and very nice, smooth, solid feeling... nothing I get from a GM 
Maybe I should have harassed the dealer more... how far out of warranty were you? I'm just so sick of dealing w/them.
The door pop tool arrives today, but tonight is wing night, so hopefully this week I'll get it. For now some electrical tape protects the wife hands.
The best way to make an aluminum one would be to buy the $30 after market one and make a copy of that I guess..?
The door handle is chunky, smooth, and the pull action is great. It actually just triggers an electrical release, so you aren't actually pulling a cable... so no weight behind the pull.
This one isn't mine, I wouldn't be caught dead with a tan interior
Maybe I should have harassed the dealer more... how far out of warranty were you? I'm just so sick of dealing w/them.
The door pop tool arrives today, but tonight is wing night, so hopefully this week I'll get it. For now some electrical tape protects the wife hands.
The best way to make an aluminum one would be to buy the $30 after market one and make a copy of that I guess..?
The door handle is chunky, smooth, and the pull action is great. It actually just triggers an electrical release, so you aren't actually pulling a cable... so no weight behind the pull.
This one isn't mine, I wouldn't be caught dead with a tan interior
Last edited by SabrToothSqrl; August 29th, 2016 at 2:55 PM.
August 29th, 2016, 10:10 PM
#20
The ones in my Tesla are aluminum... and very nice, smooth, solid feeling... nothing I get from a GM
The door handle is chunky, smooth, and the pull action is great. It actually just triggers an electrical release, so you aren't actually pulling a cable... so no weight behind the pull.
This one isn't mine, I wouldn't be caught dead with a tan interior
The door handle is chunky, smooth, and the pull action is great. It actually just triggers an electrical release, so you aren't actually pulling a cable... so no weight behind the pull.
This one isn't mine, I wouldn't be caught dead with a tan interior
I can imagine module problems that stop the power windows and door actuators....only the driver gets an out I bet.