Door Handle Mod
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JK Freak
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From: Spring, Texas
Door Handle Mod
Okay here goes my 1st attempt at a mod write up. I got the idea from the MBRP 2009 Sema Jeep. I was looking at the pictures a noticed the holes in the door handle and figured I can do that. At first I tried to take the door handle off but there are way too many screws so I figured what the heck I will just drill them on the jeep. Do not foregt to do the tail gate handle also.
Materials
Spare piece of wood (Jig)
Drill
3/8 drill bit
Towel to protect door
Time 1 hour
Use the spare piece of wood to make a pattern that you like. I put my hole 1 inch apart and drilled 4 of them.
Jig:
Wood and towel to protect door and paint:
Finished product:
That's it nothing to it just need the courage to do it!
Materials
Spare piece of wood (Jig)
Drill
3/8 drill bit
Towel to protect door
Time 1 hour
Use the spare piece of wood to make a pattern that you like. I put my hole 1 inch apart and drilled 4 of them.
Jig:
Wood and towel to protect door and paint:
Finished product:
That's it nothing to it just need the courage to do it!
JK Freak
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
IMO, holes are too small.
Here's another thread to look at also..
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/drilled-door-handles-97608/
Here's another thread to look at also..
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/drilled-door-handles-97608/
JK Newbie
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From: Adrian, MI
Looks nice! Was there any plastic flashing (for lack of better word) that needed to be cleaned up after drilling?
I don't know if I would go too much bigger...that handle in the link that was posted looks like it might be structurally compromised with that large of holes.
I don't know if I would go too much bigger...that handle in the link that was posted looks like it might be structurally compromised with that large of holes.
Last edited by jkracing37; Oct 16, 2009 at 12:43 PM.
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JK Freak
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From: Spring, Texas
Looks nice! Was there any plastic flashing (for lack of better word) that needed to be cleaned up after drilling?
I don't know if I would go too much bigger...that handle in the link that was posted looks like it might be structurally compromised with that large of holes.
I don't know if I would go too much bigger...that handle in the link that was posted looks like it might be structurally compromised with that large of holes.
Yes there was a little but i just ran my finger across it and it came right off. The back side drilled out smooth so no need to worry about that.
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JK Newbie
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From: surprise ca
middle hole 5/8" 2 outer holes 1/2"
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3" holes 1/2".
Caution: The left hole in this pic kinda opens up where the handle attaches to the door itself. If I did it again I would measure from the center of the circle behind the handle (where the factory color paint is pressed in for your fingers to fit.) then outward. I measured the handle itself. Still feel just as sturdy as before!!
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3" holes 1/2".
Caution: The left hole in this pic kinda opens up where the handle attaches to the door itself. If I did it again I would measure from the center of the circle behind the handle (where the factory color paint is pressed in for your fingers to fit.) then outward. I measured the handle itself. Still feel just as sturdy as before!!
Last edited by 08jeepjk; Dec 23, 2009 at 11:48 AM.