Inner door latch-help

[nodora96]

My inner door latch is not working. By searching I found out that with a simple tweek to the connecting rod, connecting to the latch, it will be like new. But I think I may have tweeked it a lil too much. When I go to use the latch, it is loose and turns almost 180(degrees). My question's are: Is it broken?, Misaligned?, and What is the simplest way to take out the latch part? It looks riveted to the entire back-plate(thing). Thanks in advance!

 

[99 2dr]

It sounds to me like your inner door handle is broken. It is fairly common. You just need to take the door panel off drill out the rivet and get a replacement handle from Napa or the dealership. The plastic body of the handle slides into place. I have had much better luck with the dealer replacement handles. I would straighten out the rod in the door as close to factory as possible too. When I put the new handle in, I use a self tapping screw instead of a rivet which makes it much easier to change it again. Out of the 5 tahoe's I have had all have needed either the left or the right replaced.

 

[nodora96]

^^^ Thank you, that is exactly what I needed. I kept trying to trouble shoot it. Thx

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

Lol mine broke today... Find a good price on a door handle?

 

[PH99TAHOE]

Usually GM dealers sell them around $35-$45.

 

[nodora96]

Lol mine broke today... Find a good price on a door handle?

It sucks man!

Usually GM dealers sell them around $35-$45.

I was gonna go to the junk yard and pull one, but if they are that cheap new I wont waste my time. Thanks.

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

Idk which side yours was or what color you need, but here's a good price I think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[nodora96]

Idk which side yours was or what color you need, but here's a good price I think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Nice find... mines is grey.

edit: Ordered! Thank you!

 

[PH99TAHOE]

Idk which side yours was or what color you need, but here's a good price I think
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-9...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Not a bad price, but I prefer the fit and finish of actual GM unit better. Once you've used a few aftermarket pieces, you'll see what I mean.

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

Well I got mine in today and installed it. Pretty simple task. If you needs some help with it lemme know.

 

[nodora96]

Well I got mine in today and installed it. Pretty simple task. If you needs some help with it lemme know.

Already! Man I'm still playing the waiting game. I will definently let you know if I need help.

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

Already! Man I'm still playing the waiting game. I will definently let you know if I need help.

Just some things to have ready:
Flathead screwdriver
Drill w/ bit
Rachet set
Selftapping screw

That's all I think I used

 

[nodora96]

^^^ How is the product itself?

 

[xX Mavr1ck Xx]

^^^ How is the product itself?

Well this one has a different texture to it, and isnt the exact same color. its more gray than black. But its made out of metal it feels like, unlike the plastic stock one. I took out the old one and it went into 2 pieces lol. It feels like it was made very well.

Also: Keep the weather plastic from your old one and put it one the new one.

 

[MaxwellsHOE]

I am replacing mine tomorrow
Hopefully it goes smoothly

 

[Da90]

I bought Escalade/Denali chrome door handles off ebay. They have lasted over 2 years. I bought a set of 2 for like $60.