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SlickSierra77 · 09-25-2005, 02:29 AM

I am going to shave my door handles and i was wondering what is the best brand and lb sellinoid i should use, also one that is fairly cheap. Thanks in advance.

*Food Stamp Customs* · 09-25-2005, 02:54 AM

spal technologies has a kit that ive bought 3 for all my trucks so far so great there like 120.00 on ebay

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2005, 11:06 AM

Check out AutoLoc they have some good kits...

SlickSierra77 · 09-26-2005, 02:53 PM

What lb selinoid should I use?

static22 · 09-27-2005, 01:15 AM

I've got the Spal 38lb. It works fine. A little tricky to mount. N2TRUX may know how the autoloc brand mounts but I don't. Found mine on ebay for $90 shipped without the door poppers. Doors open MOST of the time without the poppers but will probably add them pretty soon.

boxrodz · 09-27-2005, 02:07 AM

On full-size doors, guys recommend the 75 lb units, but I'm not sure on these doors. Maybe, 50 lb solenoids would work better than the 35 lb units. What do you think, Static22?

piecesparts · 09-27-2005, 10:03 AM

Don Cain of KC Streetrods has quite a bit of experience throughout the years with the different solenoids. His recommendation to me, when I was looking for solenoids, was to stay away from the Oriental quality ones and be sure to get ones that have a good pull to them. For a bigger setup, he recommended a 50 lb pull over the 35 lb units. To connect with Don, try ( www.kcstreetrod.com ).

static22 · 09-28-2005, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

On full-size doors, guys recommend the 75 lb units, but I'm not sure on these doors. Maybe, 50 lb solenoids would work better than the 35 lb units. What do you think, Static22?

Like I said the ones I installed are rated at 38lbs. I do have power doors as well which adds some weight and so far no problems. Granted they have only been in for a few months and my truck is not a daily driver.

I spoke with several guys at an NSRA show here in OKC and most of them said the 35lb should work fine. A few recommended the 50lb but that was all they had to sell as well.

Some other guys here may have more history with these than I do.

SlickSierra77 · 09-29-2005, 01:44 AM

Thanks for all of your responses, I ordered 50 lb kit from autoloc that I found on ebay ($80). Can't beat the price and its a complete kit too.

Thanks again, Chad

static22 · 09-29-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickSierra77

Thanks for all of your responses, I ordered 50 lb kit from autoloc that I found on ebay ($80). Can't beat the price and its a complete kit too.

Thanks again, Chad

Is it a full remote setup? That sounds pretty cheap if it is. Some other guys may want to take advantage of the pricing since they usually have more than one available.

SlickSierra77 · 09-30-2005, 04:07 AM

no it does not come with remotes, but i have an alarm to wire them up to. Its still cheap though they usually sell for about 90 a door

static22 · 09-30-2005, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickSierra77

no it does not come with remotes, but i have an alarm to wire them up to. Its still cheap though they usually sell for about 90 a door

COOL! Sounds like a deal to me. Good Luck!

LOHRTBT · 10-02-2005, 06:08 PM

I have a 35lb autoloc brand new solenoid for sale if your interested., Cheaper than you can buy it.

They worked fine on my truck for 5+ years. Not one failure.

09-25-2005, 02:29 AM	#1
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Shaved Door Handles? I am going to shave my door handles and i was wondering what is the best brand and lb sellinoid i should use, also one that is fairly cheap. Thanks in advance. __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

09-25-2005, 02:54 AM	#2
Food Stamp Customs Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wichita Falls,Texas Posts: 3	kit spal technologies has a kit that ive bought 3 for all my trucks so far so great there like 120.00 on ebay

09-25-2005, 11:06 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Check out AutoLoc they have some good kits... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-25-2005 at 11:06 AM.

09-26-2005, 02:53 PM	#4
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	What lb selinoid should I use? __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

09-27-2005, 01:15 AM	#5
static22 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 62	I've got the Spal 38lb. It works fine. A little tricky to mount. N2TRUX may know how the autoloc brand mounts but I don't. Found mine on ebay for $90 shipped without the door poppers. Doors open MOST of the time without the poppers but will probably add them pretty soon. __________________ Shaved '77 Silverado Last edited by static22; 09-27-2005 at 01:16 AM.

09-27-2005, 02:07 AM	#6
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	On full-size doors, guys recommend the 75 lb units, but I'm not sure on these doors. Maybe, 50 lb solenoids would work better than the 35 lb units. What do you think, Static22? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

09-27-2005, 10:03 AM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Don Cain of KC Streetrods has quite a bit of experience throughout the years with the different solenoids. His recommendation to me, when I was looking for solenoids, was to stay away from the Oriental quality ones and be sure to get ones that have a good pull to them. For a bigger setup, he recommended a 50 lb pull over the 35 lb units. To connect with Don, try ( www.kcstreetrod.com ).

09-29-2005, 01:44 AM	#9
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Thanks for all of your responses, I ordered 50 lb kit from autoloc that I found on ebay ($80). Can't beat the price and its a complete kit too. Thanks again, Chad __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

09-30-2005, 04:07 AM	#11
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	no it does not come with remotes, but i have an alarm to wire them up to. Its still cheap though they usually sell for about 90 a door __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

10-02-2005, 06:08 PM	#13
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I have a 35lb autoloc brand new solenoid for sale if your interested., Cheaper than you can buy it. They worked fine on my truck for 5+ years. Not one failure. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

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