Locks

[Brian_D]

Usually i pride my self on being able to find my own information, so i must say that i am sorry for making so many threads about my issues, but iv looked high and low on this one, aside from buying a chiltons or something = or better to that (which im going to do regardless when i get some doh) i have no other outlet for this question.

Im trying to fix this lock on the drivers side, i was told my a mechanic that i needed the little plastic pieces you can see in the image to fix this problem, but i have no idea what order or which ones go where, i could crack open the passenger side but i rather not unless im forced too.

i need some baby hands to get this job done, its a very tight fit!

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

I love that they added "HELP" to the box on these clips.

 

[jeff in co]

So, it looks like you need to pull out the metal shaft from the broken plastic piece similar to the ones in the box. Then find the correct size one that matches the old one and probably place the new plastic piece in the latch hole (actuator hole). Then place the metal rod in the plastic piece and rotate to lock it in.

#15 is your lock rod, correct?

 

[Brian_D]

So, it looks like you need to pull out the metal shaft from the broken plastic piece similar to the ones in the box. Then find the correct size one that matches the old one and probably place the new plastic piece in the latch hole (actuator hole). Then place the metal rod in the plastic piece and rotate to lock it in.

#15 is your lock rod, correct?

Dang i need to get my membership soon, lol. cant view that image atm. next week i will be able too.

odly enough when i posted this and looked at my own images it makes a little more sense to me.

The hardest part is getting my hands in there. i almost wanna cut out some of the panel so i can get in there

 

[dremu]

The image is from the LMC catalog...

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=20

The "Help!" things are actually Motormite, one of the Dorman brands. It's an annoying name, but they have a decent & searchable website @ dormanproducts.com .

The bright yellow one looks to me like it should replace the one on the elbow at the bottom that's broken. That's my .02 based on not owning that new a truck in over a decade =))

And you'll find it invaluable to uncover one side when working on the other. Details like what goes where aren't covered in the service manuals. When you do drum brakes, for instance, it's basically required to do one side at a time so you can use the other side as a reference for reassembly.

I know it's time-consuming, especially to get the door panels off without scratching anything, but it's really The Best Way.

Also, if you don't have a set, splurge on a set of those dental-pick looking things...

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html

or similar, most auto parts houses will have something like. The U-shaped hook one is particularly handy for the window crank snap ring.

And speaking of scratching the door panels (or breaking those *^$@*^$@ plastic snaps), check out

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-95214.html

Note they're not metal, so they don't scratch surfaces as easily, but they're still stiff enough to pop those plastic snaps without breaking them like pliers and screwdrivers do.

Voice of experience, what?

-- A

 

[Brian_D]

The image is from the LMC catalog...

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/csb/full.aspx?Page=20

The "Help!" things are actually Motormite, one of the Dorman brands. It's an annoying name, but they have a decent & searchable website @ dormanproducts.com .

The bright yellow one looks to me like it should replace the one on the elbow at the bottom that's broken. That's my .02 based on not owning that new a truck in over a decade =))

And you'll find it invaluable to uncover one side when working on the other. Details like what goes where aren't covered in the service manuals. When you do drum brakes, for instance, it's basically required to do one side at a time so you can use the other side as a reference for reassembly.

I know it's time-consuming, especially to get the door panels off without scratching anything, but it's really The Best Way.

Also, if you don't have a set, splurge on a set of those dental-pick looking things...

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-pick-and-hook-set-66836.html

or similar, most auto parts houses will have something like. The U-shaped hook one is particularly handy for the window crank snap ring.

And speaking of scratching the door panels (or breaking those *^$@*^$@ plastic snaps), check out

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nylon-pry-bar-installer-kit-95214.html

Note they're not metal, so they don't scratch surfaces as easily, but they're still stiff enough to pop those plastic snaps without breaking them like pliers and screwdrivers do.

Voice of experience, what?

-- A

NICE! thanks for all this information, man.

I got it put back together during my lunch break, haha. its still missing the end cap, because i cant get in there with my huge hands, but it will last until i can really spend some time on it. glad i wont have to climb in the passenger side to unlock the dang door from now on.

once again i really appreciated your info on this, im gonna pick up some of those picks, reminds me of dental tools.

I always jump the gun when i get into projects when it comes to making threads i need to learn to be more patient. hehe.

 

[dremu]

Eh, no worries. CK5 is generally a great place to get help, whether you're just starting with fixing the truck, or you've been fixing it for years and years. I've been fixing mine since I started here and it's getting worse

But yes, patience is good; lots of guys have day jobs, or only come in from the garage late at night.

And yeah, those picks can give you nightmares, but are also the only way to get the big snap ring out of the wheel hub, the only way not to lose the distributor springs BBBOOOIIINNNGGG off into the engine compartment never to be found, etc.

-- A