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Aftermarket Door Handles vs. OEM?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Badknees, Jan 14, 2021.

  1. Jan 14, 2021 at 5:32 AM
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    Badknees

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    I'm looking to replace my chrome door handles on my 2016 1794 CM. I can get a set of what look to be the same quality black ones off E-bay for around $70. The OEMs will cost me well over 2X this price. Are the aftermarkets good enough?

    Inquiring minds want to know...Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 14, 2021 at 5:36 AM
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    RdKing

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  3. Jan 14, 2021 at 5:39 AM
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  4. Jan 14, 2021 at 6:24 AM
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    RdKing

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    Your welcome & thank you.
    They are very easy to replace when you get them.
    Just pop the black grommet out of the inside jamb and you will find the set screw behind it (t-20 torx i believe) ..... BEWARE you only have to loosen the screw some to release the thumb button. ( if you remove the set screw all the way from the handle mounting plate it will fall inside the door and you will have to remove the trim panel to retrieve it)
     
  5. Jan 14, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    Will do and Many Thanks for the installation advice! Just need to decide if I want to risk buying aftermarkets or pay-up for the OEMs.
     
  6. Nov 10, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    Yotalou

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    So how did the after market work for u
     
  7. Nov 11, 2021 at 4:25 AM
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    Badknees

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    I bought these off of E-bay. They have worked fine so far with no problems. I doubt anyone but me would know these are aftermarket handles on my truck. It was a little tricky at first to understand how everything attached, but once I completed the first door out the others were easy. I suggest following the advice of @RdKing in post #4 above.

    Best.
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