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Old 08-31-2015, 11:36 PM   #1
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Exterior Door Handle Question

Both of my door handles are pretty loose. I tried to tighten them and it is no they are as tight as they will go. The rubber behind them has seen better days.

Is this rubber the issue? If I replace it will they be tight again?

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Old 09-01-2015, 12:00 AM   #2
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Re: Exterior Door Handle Question

They should tighten regardless of the rubber...Might try a flat & lock washer on the bolts. Check for corrosion in the bolt holes and maybe the bolts were replaced at one time with slightly longer bolts...?
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Old 09-01-2015, 12:26 AM   #3
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Re: Exterior Door Handle Question

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They should tighten regardless of the rubber...Might try a flat & lock washer on the bolts. Check for corrosion in the bolt holes and maybe the bolts were replaced at one time with slightly longer bolts...?
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Old 09-01-2015, 12:34 AM   #4
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They should tighten regardless of the rubber...Might try a flat & lock washer on the bolts. Check for corrosion in the bolt holes and maybe the bolts were replaced at one time with slightly longer bolts...?
I was wondering about the longer bolts. Not sure why they would have done that, but I will look into it. I am glad that I didn't order that rubber piece already.
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Re: Exterior Door Handle Question

Does anyone know exactly what size bolt I need?
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