Kodiak/topkick exterior handle rods

[mars2878]

i'll be watching this

 

[leakers]

http://www.machoengineering.com/index.php/our-products/wire-forms

 

[gstubbz]

On the mold making check out company called Alumalite, I use them for casting resin but there's people who use it to repop automotive pieces either factory looking or custom pieces.

I looked at what they had, although I feel resin would not work well for door rods. Maybe aluminum might work but I'd be worried of it snapping.

Could always make a sand mold if you are super desperate and then pour molten metal to make some rods!

 

[gstubbz]

http://www.machoengineering.com/index.php/our-products/wire-forms

****, I think you hit the jackpot!!

 

[Cokeman95]

I wonder how big of an order they'd need to make them.

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[gstubbz]

I'd imagine it would be quite a bit, I'll send over an email and see what they say. Dorman never replied back to me either.

 

[GMT_TANK]

So I broke down a tracked down a full set of rods pawls and handles for 65$ shipped. Not to shabby. Instead of free handing them from photos like my prototypes, I can mold them and free hand bend them to the dimensions needed. They should show up some time next well after Christmas hopefully. Then I can get work... also, Found out that “music wire” is hardened steel like c100 hard...it’s no meant to be machined or tapped. I got my national guy hunting down some hardened aluminum rods for me. I figure aluminum will be better and last. I’ll keep you guys posted on the progress

 

[4player]

I am attempting to bend my own rods as well. I have a drivers side set, but need the passenger side. I will post any pics I have if I have any luck.

 

[deejaaa]

i was fortunate to get one complete set from a member here. purchased another complete set from two HD doors. think i have 100 in both sets. will be going on the crew cab soon. this and the other thread will help organize the pieces. thanks Z71Hobbs for the pics.

 

[Z71Hobbs]

So I broke down a tracked down a full set of rods pawls and handles for 65$ shipped. Not to shabby.

Holy heck!! Great deal! I gotta ask, where did you find such a smokin deal!!