13b_cookie_monster

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if it works then good stuff

NCross

iTrader: (18)

JB weld is crap for most of its recommended uses.

micah

Don't even get me started on this argument. Its all about surface prep, just like any bonding process is.

junito1

I just fixed my handle using J-rats method. works GREAT!!!

I tried like 3 diff Epoxies including JB weld and non of them worked. I even tried welding the thing until i realized its made of some gay *** metal I cant even remember how to pronounce.

need RX7

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I need to get around to doing this one of these days.

HAILERS

Nothing wrong with J-RAT's method. But you might try making a doubler and riveting it on the two broken pieces of metal as shown in the attached jpg. Some mild imagination required to view the jpg.

J-Rat

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Like I said.. ITs ghetto. Making a doubler is a more sturdy fix but I just thought this fix would get people on the road QUICK..

Funny thing is I have done this to cars that are still working after a year or two..

CaliSwag707

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mine broke like 2 days ago driver side...... blows man so ima try this tomorrow this is a great find. thanks for the method ill let you know how it goes

CaliSwag707

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ok this worked for me lets see how long it last........... oh yea i also used jb weld it didnt work SURPRISE!!!!

CaliSwag707

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ok so it broke already maybe bcuz i just used what i had at home..... where do i get the wire you used for yours? hit me back asap

ATRON3000

suscribe

J-Rat

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What kind of wire did you use? Should be able to get safety wire at a hardware store.

dtale15

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cheers on this.. my handle is pissing me off

dtale15

iTrader: (1)

LOL @ hailers... "done did broke in two!"

HAILERS

Home Depot sells safety wire. I done did seen it last week.

I'm not sure they call it safety wire, but it was on a roll and looked like .032 wire dia.

OR! Join the AF and steal a roll from the gov't. You get a bonus for signing up, I think. humor

By the way, nobody has said what size wire. What? .020? .032? .060?

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

I was using .020 but it flexes too much (try using safety-wire pliers on it.. No bueno)... So I stepped up to .032.

And I resent the insinuation that I may have gotten it from bench stock!

NA_T2_SC

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good stuff thanks doing mine now

NA_T2_SC

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i used nylon fishing line instead of safety wire I kept breaking it. With a little super glue. The JB weld sucks

13Beezies

i tried J-rat's way and worked for about a week, so i when with the bracket way, but instead of rivits i used screws, and its been about 3 weeks now and it works better than new kinda sorta

coxxoc

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I've used Jrats method for about a year now. I used a more wraps of safety wire though to help handle the load of opening the door. It's worked great.

1SWEET7

iTrader: (1)

I just wanted to bring this thread back to say THANKS to J-Rat! Mine just broke and I fixed it the ghetto fabulous way today.

arghx

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Bought a brand new door handle and I'm glad I did. The OEM paint is excellent, and the handle just feels new. Like buttah.

dawicka2

Yeah.......good tip this is.

A year a go fixed mine i did, and still issues there aren't.

Strong is J-Rats trick, mind what you learned.

Just watched empire..... please forgive me.

john ny

The CzAR

iTrader: (16)

I'm glad somebody resurrected this one.
I was just trying to figure out how to tackle this problem!
thanks!

Zer0Suvivers

HAHA i did the same thing to my vert. when the handle broke... and jb weld does break.. i did the same thing. drill holes and use some wire. ha. i also used some kevlar string to wrap around it. to help it out.

good to hear someone else finally figured it out.