:: GruvenParts.com - Billet Stainless Inserts Fix Your Exterior Truck Door Handles !
February 2nd, 2017 | 10:43 PM
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GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
February 7th, 2017 | 10:16 PM
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2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
2007-2014 GM Door Lock Actuator Repair - Click the Pic !
Now You Can Buy the Motor With a New Gear Pre-Installed!
GruvenParts.com is proud to release our repair for the 2007-2014 GM door lock actuators. In most cases, the faulty motor within the actuator burns out but the rest of the actuator unit is still fine. GruvenParts.com has corrected this design flaw by developing a new high torque motor with the factory correct wiring input. Our motors have passed rigorous 35,000 lock/unlock cycle testing without issue. We warranty all units for 1 year, but if there are ever any issues with the product we ask you to contact us immediately even if outside the warranty period. Please read the repair options below before ordering.
Repair Options
Buy Motor Only and Install Yourself - Save $$. Click the product image above to visit the product page and read the motor only install procedure.
Buy a Repaired Actuator : Our FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics disassemble the broken actuators, clean and lubricate the core components, and replace the unreliable GM electric motor within the unit with our new high torque design with the factory correct wiring input. The repaired units are bolted back together using appropriate fasteners and can be easily re-serviced. The repaired actuator is fully tested and warranted.
Send Us Your Actuator for Repair : Send in your actuator to the address specified on the Product Page. We will accomplish the repair described above and send it back to you within 1-2 weeks.
BEFORE ORDERING THE ACTUATOR :
Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your actuator part number so we can ensure we have it in stock. You can call your dealer parts department and provide them your VIN # and they will give you all your actuator part numbers. Remember : LF (Left Front) is Drivers Side Front, RR (Right Rear) is Passenger Side Rear.
Eligible Models
2007-2014 GM models including Tahoe, Yukon, Escalade, Silverado, Suburban, Sierra, Avalanche (and others) as well as Malibu and Cadillac sedans using any of the following door lock actuator part numbers (and very likely many others):
25873487 25876390 15896625 25945737 15896626 25876389 25873488 25945736 20783850 25811735 25876386 25945752 25848878 25866299 25863021 25876382 25955017 22741770 22862025 25876384 25863019 25876388 15896624 25873485 25945754 20783852 25876393 25789215 25876394 25945741 25876387 25873486 25789213 25876385 25945738 25876391 20783859 15896628 25873490 25789219 25876397 25945749 25876383 22785476 22785607 25876451 25843164 22791036 22862238 25876521 25876380 20783844 25945746 25863017 25876398 20777854 20777855 25945739 15896627 25876392 20783860 25873489 25876536 22791011 19210210 25873490 13581405 22865521 25829641 25876452 20772313 20772312 22865519 25876463 22865520 25876451 20772311 25876462 22865518 25840363 20785785 25879295
Please keep checking back on this list, as it continually grows.
Core Charge
There is a $20 core charge when ordering the actuator from us which is refunded when you send us your old actuator in serviceable condition (ie, not ripped apart, burned, run over, ect...). Please send your old actuator to the address listed on the product page to receive the $20 core refund. Please include a copy of your original order invoice and write ""CORE"" on the package. There is no core on the ""Motor Only"" option.
By Back Program
Do you have a dead actuator lying around the garage? Are you a GM service tech or independent shop that has buckets of these things collecting dust or filling up your waste bins? You may be able to send them to us for a $10 credit or check and help out other GM owners. We are actively building our Cores inventory and need your serviceable actuators. If they are serviceable, we'll issue you a $10 credit or check (your choice). Please email Paul@GruvenParts.com with your part number(s).
"
February 13th, 2017 | 10:27 PM
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GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY - Click Here for the Product Page !
Spur Gear Shown Installed per DIY on Right. OEM Gear on Left - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce this replacement strengthened new BRASS spur gear for the folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak spur gear. As a result, the spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror.
GruvenParts.com has SOLVED this issue by designing a proper BRASSspur gear made with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking. Our spur gear is machined to fit onto the OEM worm shaft via epoxy. We can provide new motors, too if you want them, please visit the GM Section of our website or click here
Click Here for the Replacement Folding Mirror Product Page !
This product is sold in sets of 2, enough for 1 vehicle !
Application :
Sold in pairs (enough for 1 complete vehicle). Gears Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle."
GRUVENPARTS.COM STRENGTHENED SPUR GEAR FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS FOLDING MIRROR ASSEMBLY - Click Here for the Product Page !
Spur Gear Shown Installed per DIY on Right. OEM Gear on Left - Click Here for the Product Page !
See the DIY Link the Website Product Page!
This product carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY!
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce this replacement strengthened new BRASS spur gear for the folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM trucks including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. As many have discovered, the folding mirror assembly on these trucks suffers from a thin, weak spur gear. As a result, the spur gear cracks at the slightest impact or just wears out over time causing an inoperable folding mirror.
GruvenParts.com has SOLVED this issue by designing a proper BRASSspur gear made with a thicker cross section to eliminate the stress concentrations which cause fatigue cracking. Our spur gear is machined to fit onto the OEM worm shaft via epoxy. We can provide new motors, too if you want them, please visit the GM Section of our website or click here
Click Here for the Replacement Folding Mirror Product Page !
This product is sold in sets of 2, enough for 1 vehicle !
Application :
Sold in pairs (enough for 1 complete vehicle). Gears Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors.
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle."
February 21st, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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GRUVENPARTS.COM High Torque Replacement Power Folding Mirror Motors for GM Trucks - Click Here for the Product Page !
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce these High Torque replacement motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM truck including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Check out the Product Page for the DIY Article!
The GM power folding mirrors have a proven track record of early failure, which requires a complete new folding mirror assembly costing you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint. Dont spend all that hard earned $ on another faulty GM motor when this replacement high torque motor is now available ! These high torque motors can move the mirrors from full open to full fold in about 2 seconds !
Application :
Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
Need a Replacement Spur Gear for this Mirror Assembly ? Click Here !
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM High Torque Replacement Power Folding Mirror Motors for GM Trucks - Click Here for the Product Page !
GruvenParts.com is pleased to announce these High Torque replacement motors for the power folding mirrors on 2007-2014 GM truck including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali.
Check out the Product Page for the DIY Article!
The GM power folding mirrors have a proven track record of early failure, which requires a complete new folding mirror assembly costing you from $700-$1,200 ea after labor and paint. Dont spend all that hard earned $ on another faulty GM motor when this replacement high torque motor is now available ! These high torque motors can move the mirrors from full open to full fold in about 2 seconds !
Application :
Motors Fit Both Passenger and Drivers Side Power Folding Mirrors
All 2007-2014 GM Trucks With Folding Mirrors Including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes (but not limited to) the following mirror assembly part numbers :
25-83-12-36 (25831236), 25-77-98-49 (25779849)
This list of part numbers will continually grow as we build the interchange list. This is in no way complete, as most GM trucks made from 2007-2014 with power folding mirrors will use this gear. If your power folding mirror looks like the mirror shown in the DIY, this gear will fit your vehicle.
Need a Replacement Spur Gear for this Mirror Assembly ? Click Here !
"
February 28th, 2017 | 7:57 PM
#45
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Atlanta
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GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
March 21st, 2017 | 10:38 PM
#46
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Atlanta
"
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
15930535 20828237 20828243 22738721 15930536 20954794 20954796 20954801 22738722 20954849 22738725 20954815 20954825 15930553 25960521 20954826 25960522 15930554 20954816
Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."
GRUVENPARTS.COM BILLET STAINLESS EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE INSERTS FOR 2007-2014 GM TRUCKS - Click Here for the Product Page !
*** SOLD IN SETS OF 2 - ENOUGH FOR 1 COMPLETE DOOR HANDLE ***
GruvenParts.com is proud to release these BILLET stainless machined inserts for GM truck door handles. Check out the install instructions at the bottom of this page.
We all know the serious problem these otherwise great trucks suffer regarding the exterior door handles pulling away from the body of the truck, rendering the handle useless and making it easy for thieves to pry their way in. The short, weak threaded insert GM uses in the door handle pull right out causing the entire handle to move away from the truck body.
While GM refuses to correct this design flaw, GruvenParts has stepped up with another great product for these trucks!
Our billet machined stainless steel inserts are much longer than the OEM short knurled inserts, and thus utilize the maximum hole depth to distribute the pull stresses evenly. The outer surface of our billet threaded insert is machined with a special thread pattern which allows our insert to be threaded fully into the handle body using a standard 11mm socket.
There is no need to buy expensive replacement door handles which then require additional painting. Save your existing door handles, save money, and be done with this problem once and for all with a set of these billet stainless door handle inserts!
These inserts will replace the shallow, weak inserts which GM is using on the exterior door handles of 2007-2014 trucks, including Acadia, Traverse, Enclave, Escalade, Silverado, Avalanche, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon, and Denali. This includes but is not limited the following exterior front and rear door handles
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Please note this is only a small list of GM truck exterior door handles. There are many more part numbers which these inserts fit into.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Remove exterior door handle from vehicle.
2. If threaded inserts are missing, proceed to step 3. If threaded inserts are still attached, use a 50-75mm (2-3 inch long) M6 x 1.0 bolt to thread fully into the insert. It may take a bit of torqueing once the bolt bottoms out on the handle, but soon the OEM threaded insert will become free from the handle body. Discard the OEM short threaded inserts.
3. Apply Permatex Plastic Welder P/N 84115 (readily available at Hardware stores) or equivalent to the outside of the GruvenParts billet stainless insert. A nice light coating is all that is needed. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
4. Using an 11mm socket, slowly thread the GruvenParts billet stainless insert into the handle body at its appropriate location. Ensure the insert is fully engaged, with the hex head snug against the handle body. Allow epoxy to cure fully. Be careful not to get any epoxy on the inside threads, as those will be used to reattach the handle to the car door.
5. Reinstall exterior door handle. Test handle before reinstalling interior trim panel."