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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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From: Dodge City, KS/Buffalo, OK
Car: 1983 Camaro Z28/1999 Cavalier
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
Door handles

I have broken the driver side interior door handle twice now since I bought the car, less than a year ago. I think I had the new one for like 4 months or so.

I think it is partially due to my saggy door, the passenger side barely sags, but the driver door... that's a whole other story.

I want to know, where can I get some STRONG door handles, that look stock. I don't want any fancy billet, polished aluminum crap. And, where can I get the stuff I need to replace my door pins, or whatever needs to be replaced to fix the sagging problem, I can barely open my door sometimes.

Instructions for fixing the door sag would be great as well.
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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For the stuff to fix your sagging doors, try our sponsor TDS (Top Down Solutions). Everyone raves about Lon and his products.

Can't help you on the handle. Where does it break?
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Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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The handle breaks right behind the pivot point, not sure why. And, I will check them out for sure.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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Car: 1985 chevy camaro iroc-z
Engine: 350 currently gettin built up ask?
Transmission: 700r4 with holeshot 2400
Axle/Gears: 3.23, thats stock i think???
how needs door handles?? i shaved mine off. hhmm dont know where to get stronger ones, i used to have that problem, but of course dont anymore. I would diffinitly fix the saggin problem. that may help.
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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From: Springfield, Oregon
Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
Engine: 305TPI X2 ;), Chevy 250
Transmission: T5, 700R4, powerslide >:(
Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
i know that you can pick them off the sheld at napa. dont know how strong they are, but i dont know whey they keep breaking on you. do you close the door with the handle? if so thats your problem right there.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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You can get origianl GM handles from Classic Industries, Year One, and places like that. They're probably a bit stronger than the ones at your local auto parts place.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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I have those TDS pins. Awesome stuff. With those in, your door handle problems shold be resolved.
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