Kodiak/topkick exterior handle rods

[Z71Hobbs]

Link? I’m waiting on my Cornwell guy to bring me my tig welder. I was thinking fabricate some too but can’t find detailed pics. I could make some for sell also as time allows.


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http://www.gmt400.com/threads/top-k...-info-cheap-handles-and-install.24202/page-10

 

[GMT_TANK]

@Z71Hobbs Thank you so much for your detailed pics. I owe you one for pointing me in the right direction. I’ve [emoji883]ed your photos away on my phone I’ll get to work on a set of prototypes tm! The ace hardware has some bulk rod that’s the same size as original, so wish me luck. First production set go to you!


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[Z71Hobbs]

@Z71Hobbs Thank you so much for your detailed pics. I owe you one for pointing me in the right direction. I’ve [emoji883]ed your photos away on my phone I’ll get to work on a set of prototypes tm! The ace hardware has some bulk rod that’s the same size as original, so wish me luck. First production set go to you!


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You might be better off getting a few sets of the long linkage rods that go from the inside door handle to the lock mechanism on the door jam. Same style of rod and should be same diameter.

 

[GMT_TANK]

I thought of that, but then my brain was like “hey stupid, remember when you tried fix some rods from a 79 corvette and they snapped!” Point is these rods gm used are stupid brittle. Strong...yet brittle


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[gstubbz]

So I'm starting to research some parts from the aftermarket that will be needed;

Rod Clips (Dorman 703-239)
Obviously you can reuse your old ones but if you want new those are what to get.

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Plastic Clips for Rods (Dorman 703-236)
Holds the rods in place.

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Then the other legit GM part numbers (thanks to @GMC Burbalade )

Handles
#15619624 LH
#15619625 RH

These are the rods from the handle to the latch. The one that opens the door. (handle/latch)
#15647187 LH
#15647188 RH

These rods are the ones that go from the lock cylinder to the door latch. (lock/latch)
#15558837
#15558838

Lock pawl
#15619622 LH
#15619623 RH

Clip
#20633148 (x2)

 

[gstubbz]

Literally the only part I could find online was 15647187 which is the driver side handle to latch rod. $22.96ea

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/gm-rod-15647187

 

[gstubbz]

I'm starting to reach out to anyone who may be able to make this happen this evening, first was Dorman. So we shall see. I really really want to make it possible so everyone else can run these handles and I can find parts to put them on the other trucks I own!

I'm only doing this since @Cokeman95 wants me to lol

 

[Bob L]

These handles are also used on the 3500 HD trucks to help expand your search for parts. Not jut Kodiacs and Topkicks. Mine came from a 3500.

 

[df2x4]

I have no interest in these personally but I applaud you guys for putting the effort into reproducing them! Seems like people are asking about these all the time. Cool to see people working together to build discontinued parts from scratch.

 

[GMT_TANK]

Found 3500hd in a salvage yard a few states away from me and one in Canada that will part with just the handles and rods. Gonna grab them and make some some up


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