How to tighten up door and window handles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

El Campo · 09-01-2013, 12:07 PM

The stock handles always seem to be loose, is there any way to effectively tighten them up? I have half heartedly thought about drilling and tapping a hole into the shaft of the regulator but haven't looked at it seriously enough to see if that is even practical.
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Andy4639 · 09-01-2013, 12:15 PM

Buy new ones! Best money spent.

El Campo · 09-01-2013, 01:12 PM

I have some from LMC and they still were looser than I would like. Are they supposed to be tight?
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Lee H · 09-01-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by El Campo

I have some from LMC and they still were looser than I would like. Are they supposed to be tight?
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When I spiffied up my truck last fall I used NOS (real NOS) regulators and handles. There is some wiggle room, they do not fit tight.

El Campo · 09-01-2013, 01:44 PM

That's what I don't like! Even the regulator itself has some looseness in it I realize but from my limited assessment the worst part appears to be between the handle itself and the shaft. Since most aftermarket handles have piss poor chrome plating am hoping I can get the fastening system satisfactory and then getting factory handles chromed by a really good shop here in Houston that does excellent work.
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Andy4639 · 09-01-2013, 02:54 PM

Try some small card board inside the handle and then press it onto the gear. I used aftermarket handles with the splined gear insert then the handle is allen screwed to the gear. Very tight and looks good to I think.Not much stock left on mine anymore.

67_C-30 · 09-01-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Try some small card board inside the handle and then press it onto the gear. I used aftermarket handles with the splined gear insert then the handle is allen screwed to the gear. Very tight and looks good to I think.Not much stock left on mine anymore.

Ditto on putting a little folded up piece of paper or cardboard in the handle and popping the on. I imagine a small spring would probably work well too, but I've done the paper, and it makes a big difference.

El Campo · 09-01-2013, 03:18 PM

Good ideas here!
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AirSpeed · 09-01-2013, 04:06 PM

I used some aluminum foil on mine before I finally broke down and bought new regulators and handles. I've tried paper, tape, plastic baggies they all worked but the foil seemed to last the longest.
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Prematuregrey · 09-01-2013, 07:11 PM

I haven't tried it on the door handles, but I've used O-Rings for similar uses as the paper and such were mentioned. They tend to last a little longer than paper or foil. Just find a thick one that will fit inside of the handle. Also, a little Petroleum Jelly, or some 111 lube, goes a long way when you use o-rings.

PanelDeland · 09-01-2013, 08:24 PM

Are you using the estuations?They will make them seem tighter also.

MikeyMan · 09-02-2013, 03:13 AM

Maybe a few wraps of teflon tape around the splines.

TacBlade · 09-02-2013, 10:07 AM

There is a guy here that put a small amount of the clear, rubbery culk that he used in his bathroom shower in the hole and slid them on and waited a good 24 hours. That stuff, when it sets up seems to stretch, yet be solid and it has worked for a few months now. He said he wanted to redo one, just to see how hard it was in there and it pulled right out with a tweezer in one chunk.

09-01-2013, 12:07 PM	#1
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	How to tighten up door and window handles? The stock handles always seem to be loose, is there any way to effectively tighten them up? I have half heartedly thought about drilling and tapping a hole into the shaft of the regulator but haven't looked at it seriously enough to see if that is even practical. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-01-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? Buy new ones! Best money spent. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-01-2013, 01:12 PM	#3
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? I have some from LMC and they still were looser than I would like. Are they supposed to be tight? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-01-2013, 01:44 PM	#5
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? That's what I don't like! Even the regulator itself has some looseness in it I realize but from my limited assessment the worst part appears to be between the handle itself and the shaft. Since most aftermarket handles have piss poor chrome plating am hoping I can get the fastening system satisfactory and then getting factory handles chromed by a really good shop here in Houston that does excellent work. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-01-2013, 02:54 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? Try some small card board inside the handle and then press it onto the gear. I used aftermarket handles with the splined gear insert then the handle is allen screwed to the gear. Very tight and looks good to I think.Not much stock left on mine anymore. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-01-2013, 03:18 PM	#8
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? Good ideas here! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

09-01-2013, 04:06 PM	#9
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? I used some aluminum foil on mine before I finally broke down and bought new regulators and handles. I've tried paper, tape, plastic baggies they all worked but the foil seemed to last the longest. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

09-01-2013, 07:11 PM	#10
Prematuregrey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 111	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? I haven't tried it on the door handles, but I've used O-Rings for similar uses as the paper and such were mentioned. They tend to last a little longer than paper or foil. Just find a thick one that will fit inside of the handle. Also, a little Petroleum Jelly, or some 111 lube, goes a long way when you use o-rings. __________________ Owner: Times Are Tough Toys 92 4 Runner (Joyce, long story from my time in Africa) Lotsa stuff, just about finished dumping money into it. 89 Mercedes 560 SEL, Merdle. Wrecked 71 Chevy K20, Clifford, BB and 1 Tons

09-01-2013, 08:24 PM	#11
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09-02-2013, 03:13 AM	#12
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? Maybe a few wraps of teflon tape around the splines.

09-02-2013, 10:07 AM	#13
TacBlade Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 104	Re: How to tighten up door and window handles? There is a guy here that put a small amount of the clear, rubbery culk that he used in his bathroom shower in the hole and slid them on and waited a good 24 hours. That stuff, when it sets up seems to stretch, yet be solid and it has worked for a few months now. He said he wanted to redo one, just to see how hard it was in there and it pulled right out with a tweezer in one chunk.

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