Jump to content

07-08 Nbs Door Handle Mod - Key Delete Removal

a_guerrajr

Recommended Posts

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
Posted

Ok,

 

2008

Ext. Cab

 

I'm pretty much going to remove the current drivers side handle, because someone tried to break into it by poping the key cylinder, so now my cylinder is screwed up and my handle is dented, wont seat right. Well i can easily replace the hanlde with the same one, but i can be in this situation again. ( NOTE: This has happened to all three of my previous GM trucks, i guess it's an easy way to get in, i'm tired of it ). So i figured if i place a passenger door hanlde, losing the ability to use the key to unlock, this might help lower my chances of this issue happening again. But removing this also brings other risks, so far i'm aware of the following.

 

I have to make sure my battery doesn't die, other wise no power locks, no entry :crackup:

If i lock my keys in, i can use the spare remote or have onstar unlock me.

the only thing i have hooked up to the battery are my HID's,i'm not running any audio system and don't plan to.

 

My concers, if i remove it and place the passenger handle, will i damage anything with the mechanics of unlocking and locking the door, since i'm removing the key cylinder, will the door work properly, i'm assuming it should since that is what it does on the passenger's side already

 

any other fyi's before i do this, tips, anyone tried this already????????

Lincoln30 Enthusiast

Lincoln30

Posted
Posted

I can't really help on your questions but if I was doing this mod I'd put the connection for jump starting somewhere accessible on the front of the truck...I'm speaking of the connection that many police cars have on the front so they don't have to open the hood or access the battery directly to jump another vehicle. Obviously you would need to keep the other half of the cable setup accessible outside the truck like in a tool box. But this would help alot if the battery dies and you need to get in the truck.

 

On my truck I was going to leave the lock cylinder and get some "jimmyjammers".

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted

 

Pretty interesting, didn't know that was out, but i already bought the painted hanldes. don't feel like throwing more money on it. Besides, it still keeps the key hole, if a thief see's it, he/she will still give it a try, and that try could damage something else, either scratching the paint, bending, denting, etc.

 

No keyhole, higher possibility thief will just move to the next one.

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I can't really help on your questions but if I was doing this mod I'd put the connection for jump starting somewhere accessible on the front of the truck...I'm speaking of the connection that many police cars have on the front so they don't have to open the hood or access the battery directly to jump another vehicle. Obviously you would need to keep the other half of the cable setup accessible outside the truck like in a tool box. But this would help alot if the battery dies and you need to get in the truck.

 

On my truck I was going to leave the lock cylinder and get some "jimmyjammers".

 

that's a good idea, maybe towards the bed with a bed cover, that would be later down the road though. as the battery gets older and older.

 

how is the life on those gel batteries ( Optima's ) ?? ? ?

asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

asilverblazer

Posted
Posted

I don't think you can eleimnate the hole either way, I looked at them both on my truck and they are different. Dirvers vs. passnger side, front and rear. All different.

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I don't think you can eleimnate the hole either way, I looked at them both on my truck and they are different. Dirvers vs. passnger side, front and rear. All different.

 

Don't tell me that :crackup::crackup::crackup:

 

well i guess i'll have to take it apart and see if my idea works.

Otherwise, ill have to replace the handle and get that jimmi jammer

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Why not shave the entire handle like the truck in your sig? :crackup:

 

because then i'll have to buy the SS wheels, the SS bumper, the hood :crackup:

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

VMax2007

Posted
Posted
Why not shave the entire handle like the truck in your sig? :crackup:

 

because then i'll have to buy the SS wheels, the SS bumper, the hood :crackup:

 

 

 

Yeah, and the problem is???

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Why not shave the entire handle like the truck in your sig? :crackup:

 

because then i'll have to buy the SS wheels, the SS bumper, the hood :crackup:

 

 

 

Yeah, and the problem is???

 

 

becuz i dont have the Ls7 to drop in :crackup:, unless u want to buy it, im down for the exterior.

  • 3 months later...
a_guerrajr Enthusiast

a_guerrajr

Posted
  • Author
Posted

just and update. i did the mod. took the rear handle from a tahoe, replaced the assembly from my drivers side minus the key cylinder and it worked.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,840
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    appletrav
    Newest Member
    appletrav
    Joined

  • Who's Online   0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 372 Guests (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • newdude
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By newdude · Posted

      This is a 1/2 ton thing ONLY.  All HDs 2020-2026 have the two speed transfer case, with Autotrac as an option.     1/2 tons 2019-2026, regular 4x4s come with a single speed case (no 4LO!), and trucks with Z71 ordered, or all Trail Boss trucks come with the 2 speed case.  2 speed case is also an option on WT, and is also standard on High Country.  
    • newdude
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By newdude · Posted

      2013 5.3 still to this day calls for the PF48 filter.  Which as a 15psi bypass pressure.     There is a TSB, 17-NA-157 that talks about the PF-63 and PF-64 filters which have a higher bypass rating of 22psi.    TSB HERE - temp.xml   "Beginning in 2012, the oil pumps began to regulate main gallery feedback instead of pump out pressure. This means that the oil pump now does not begin to regulate until pressure is built up to the main gallery. This change reduces the amount of time it takes to provide oil to the engine bearing and lifters during extreme cold start conditions.  Main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are present on the following engine families which use Spin-on oil filters: Small Gas Engine (SGE), Large Gas Engine (LGE), High Feature (HFV6) Gen2 and Small Block Gen5 gasoline engines. These engines with the main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are factory built with an ACDelco® oil filters"   It also calls out what engines use those filters.  The gen 4 small blocks were not on that list (LMG, LC9, L9H, L92, L94, L20, L96).  Gen 5 small blocks use the higher pressure filter.          That all said...   Your 7045 Napa filter is the PF63 equivalent, with 22psi bypass.  You are already using the higher bypass pressure filter.  You CAN keep using it, you don't technically have to use it though.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Do you know WHY the filter relief setting was increased to 22 psig?    When the new system goes into the second stage the pump volume ramps up considerably. It was found that the 15 psi filter bypass setting put the filter in bypass on a warm engine when the second stage was activated. Raising the filter bypass setting forced the filter to do what it designed to do. Filter. Preventing debris from circulating during high load, high rpm operation.    So next question is how did GM find this out? VLOM/lifter failures and a deep dive by Melling Corp.    Last question. Is it required? Look at it like this; a motor may be equipped with a rev limiter. But it only works if the set point in reached. That 22 psig setting only matters if the pressure differential across the filter media exceeds 15 psig during normal warm operation. Second stage kicks in around 3000-3500 rpm.    I can't answer your question because I don't know you and how you use the truck. But I think there is enough information here to let you decide for yourself. 😉
    • Coastie05
      give me some tips to make my truck look better

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      Go back to OEM wheels. 
    • newdude
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By newdude · Posted

      Probably not their first rodeo, so it should go as planned most likely.  Typically the service manager or tech doing the swap will put some seat time to shake it down after they get it all put back together.  We usually put 50-100mi before we hand them back so if something happens, its not after you get it.  A coolant leaks, oil leaks, a ground left off or loose, vibration, etc.     The new engines so far have been good?  There's been a couple that have popped out there again (the replacement engine) but most have been okay.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...