Ronmar
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After a little measurement I came to the conclusion that Toyota door handles from a second generation(90-95) Toyota 4runner will cover(barely) the existing A0 door handle holes. Those from the 3rd gen(95-04) should also fit. The fronts have locks, the rears do not. I opted for the rear handles as I plan on electric lock actuators eventually.
The handle goes in with only a little cutting and leaves most of the original hole’s rolled edges. I have been running Toyota trucks and 4runners since the 80’s and am absolutely confident that these handles are far more robust than the OE handles.
The holes have little steps at the ends top and bottom. I had to cut back the upper ones about half way(red arrows). Had to remove the recessed metal where the OE handle screw went at the forward end of the hole and the cross door support by drilling out the two spotwelds(red circle). Then I cut out about 1/4” of the lower edge as shown. I fabricated a rear bracket from angle and box tube, I will put up a pic of it when I take it out to paint it...
The handle goes in with only a little cutting and leaves most of the original hole’s rolled edges. I have been running Toyota trucks and 4runners since the 80’s and am absolutely confident that these handles are far more robust than the OE handles.
The holes have little steps at the ends top and bottom. I had to cut back the upper ones about half way(red arrows). Had to remove the recessed metal where the OE handle screw went at the forward end of the hole and the cross door support by drilling out the two spotwelds(red circle). Then I cut out about 1/4” of the lower edge as shown. I fabricated a rear bracket from angle and box tube, I will put up a pic of it when I take it out to paint it...
as they always seem to be in every door. I used rears without locks as they require less cutting to fit, but the front handles with locks will fit without too much difficulty…
