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Originally Posted by speedjunkie

Looks great!

I just fixed all my passenger door handle problems several months ago. I don't remember having to use a metal piece to attach the bottom of the handle to the other piece though...? I think the screw was just loose or missing or something, I don't remember for sure. I'll have to look at it the next time I take it apart. It's solid as hell though. I let people actually use the handle to close the door now LOL.

I had a problem with the mounts on the long thin part too, the one holding the very back of it down, close to the striker end of the door. I didn't know you could get those nylon bushings though. I just JB welded a bolt on there because my mount was completely gone and I used a nut on it. Actually I think I used two nuts, one as a locknut, and tightened them against each other.

I also had a problem with the mount right behind the window switch. I JB welded that back together too. So far it's been holding up pretty well, knock on wood lol.

I didn't do any cleaning of window runners or regulator though, now I kinda wish I had done that while I was in there, didn't even cross my mind.

Thanks!

The metal was not used to attach the handle to the door or plastics, it was used to reinforce the two halves of the handle itself. My handle was completely broken in two which is the only reason it was necessary to do the repair.

Good idea with the bolt; nice, simple, efficient fix. I have since discovered that Plast-Aid does not form a chemical bond with nylon which is unfortunate, but I was able to get more than enough in there on the last stud to form a mechanical bond. I am going to take a new approach when repairing the driver's side plastics.