Harrison, I’m just doing mine now, and I found that I had to file the collar to allow the pin to get into the top hole. Or, does it intentionally make for a tight fit? Also, no bronze bushes in the box with my kit. Thanks, Dave in DC.
Collar? Can you post a picture?Harrison, I’m just doing mine now, and I found that I had to file the collar to allow the pin to get into the top hole. Or, does it intentionally make for a tight fit? Also, no bronze bushes in the box with my kit. Thanks, Dave in DC.
Handle is installed already and working fine. I will try to describe:Collar? Can you post a picture?
Hi just seeing this! I have the parts to make more, yes-Are they still available? My right front door is showing a tiny crack.I replaced the drivers door handle years ago..Don;t know how to pm.
thanks
I would like to order (4). Door handles off as I am at paint stage now.Hi just seeing this! I have the parts to make more, yes-
Hi,Hi just seeing this! I have the parts to make more, yes-
HI Apologies!! We had a little mini shut down here. I will get this sent out ASAP. Thank you!Hi,
sent you the money 2 month ago,whats the status?
Send me a PMHi, how can I order a replacement for my front drivers door?
I was getting pretty frustrated with the exterior door handles on my 92 RRC, and found that replacements (typically from ebay, pulled off donor cars) were ridiculously expensive and also, did not guarantee longevity as the same problem likely could occur down the road. I have very little trust for 80s-90s pot metal parts, especially high use, high stress parts like door handles.
We've all see this before, likely:
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So, I disassembled my drivers front door latch/handle, and pulled the handle out after removing a (very rusty) pivot pin. The pin has a knurled end that is pressed into the handle "cup" (black handle housing) The handle cup is aluminum I believe, the pin was regular steel. It was rusty:
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I carefully took measurements of the old parts and decided to have a go at making replacements, because these are so hard to find and I can't stand having things break, likely at the worst possible time.
The replacements came out nice, and fit directly in. I made them out of stainless steel and used a straight stainless steel dowel pin. Instead of trying to press fit it into the handle cup, I use a bronze washer and locking collar to ensure the pin doesn't go sliding out. The assembly also sits into the door recess quite tightly, which also prevents the pin from moving.
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Looks pretty stock!
There is an album showing the replacement of the handle and associated videos of operation etc. I have materials to build about 50 of these (they are all welded stainless, super tough) if anyone is interested in some peace of mind!
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Range Rover Classic Door Handle Replacement
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