Relocating Tailgate Handle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

longnlow72 · 12-09-2004, 08:44 PM

I was thinkin since relocator kits flip the handle to the inside, could i just cut a hole or make piece like the kit? It comes with rods and such. Do you need new rods or are they just incase your old ones a bad? Kid on a buget trying to save $90. Any one who has done this or has any opinions or ideas let me know

lofly'a · 12-09-2004, 11:48 PM

you could do this if your skills are up to it. all you usually get in a kit is the bolt on plate bracket though i've seen the rods in a kit they are the same as the ones in your tailgate. i have seen the relocator for 40 bucks somewhere. i'll look for the site and shoot you a pm if you're interested.

longnlow72 · 12-10-2004, 02:37 AM

i figure if for some reason i do mess up the plate will cover it anyways. i have looked and every repop company's go for 80-100 so definatly let me know

OhioDan · 12-10-2004, 04:48 AM

You can get a handle relocating kit here for $70.00 + tax.

http://catalog.mar-k.com/

Don't know the cost from all the board venders?

lofly'a · 12-10-2004, 10:21 AM

37 bucks @ aim industries. web address is truckn.com

longnlow72 · 12-10-2004, 11:16 AM

THANKS!, this is the kind i wanted but couldnt find for older trucks.

lofly'a · 12-10-2004, 05:28 PM

glad i could help

12-09-2004, 08:44 PM	#1
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	Relocating Tailgate Handle I was thinkin since relocator kits flip the handle to the inside, could i just cut a hole or make piece like the kit? It comes with rods and such. Do you need new rods or are they just incase your old ones a bad? Kid on a buget trying to save $90. Any one who has done this or has any opinions or ideas let me know __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-09-2004, 11:48 PM	#2
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	you could do this if your skills are up to it. all you usually get in a kit is the bolt on plate bracket though i've seen the rods in a kit they are the same as the ones in your tailgate. i have seen the relocator for 40 bucks somewhere. i'll look for the site and shoot you a pm if you're interested. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-10-2004, 02:37 AM	#3
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	i figure if for some reason i do mess up the plate will cover it anyways. i have looked and every repop company's go for 80-100 so definatly let me know __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-10-2004, 04:48 AM	#4
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	You can get a handle relocating kit here for $70.00 + tax. http://catalog.mar-k.com/ Don't know the cost from all the board venders? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

12-10-2004, 10:21 AM	#5
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	37 bucks @ aim industries. web address is truckn.com __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-10-2004, 11:16 AM	#6
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	THANKS!, this is the kind i wanted but couldnt find for older trucks. __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-10-2004, 05:28 PM	#7
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	glad i could help __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project



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