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Well looks like I will have to call Ford tomorrow and take my truck in to have the door handle and key lock replaced on the drivers side. Someone decided they wanted in my truck tonight at dinner. Luckily there was nothing in my truck as I have been driving my car.
They drove a screwdriver through the key hole and then broke the door handle trying to get in. Not actually sure if they got in since nothing was taken, but then again nothing was in there.
Any ideas on what a replacement handle and labor will cost?
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2008 F-250 6.4L Lariat Job 3 Truck.
Loaded Blue/Tan Two Tone with Camel Leather.
Rolling on 20's...
I replaced mine on the drivers side. Used a rear door handle that I purchased from a dealer, for $78.00. So now I don't have a handle with a cylinder in it. I use the keypad on the door, or the remote. I got lucky due to the fact than I found one that matched the color of my truck. Changing the handle will still not stop them. A friend of mine had his truck broken into. They used a pry bar and went between the sheet metal and the door handle, tearing the crap out of the door.
A few other things to think about are, an alarm system, and jimmi jammer
Are they using the fact that there is a key lock on the driver's side door? I heard it was the key pad that makes them aim for the drivers' door handle. Someone just stuck a screw driver under the door handle and made a hole about a centimeter tall under the door handle its self, bending the sheet metal. It looked like they just hit that rod that runs from the door handle to the door lock with the screw driver to unlock it. I also heard it might just be to short out the keypad. I'm just trying to fix it so no one can do it again. Its an epidemic across town. Some of the ones I've seen are not pried open as bad as mine. If you wern't paying attention, you wouldn't even notice someone had done it. Any ideas on how to make this door handle less vulnerable?
Well I guess you could just shave the door handles which is something that I did think about doing. And then move the key pad up on to the pillar of the door.. Been thinking about it. Trying to find a lock release mechanism to install in the door that has a battery back up system...
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2008 F-250 6.4L Lariat Job 3 Truck.
Loaded Blue/Tan Two Tone with Camel Leather.
Rolling on 20's...
Heh i just go with this Ravelco Anti Theft Device and jimmyjammers and a rear door handle on the drivers door and a simple one wire noisemaker alarm just to make noise if it senses any current draw like the dome light.
To get in i always have the keypad(hardwired) if the battery in the key fob dies... though i have thought about putting a door lock switch hidden somewhere on the outside or in a lockbox(like a realtor lockbox but a little more waterproof) on the frame with thoes wires running in steel conduit, though that might be overkill.
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2008 BLACK F350 XLT RC SRW 4x4, 6.4, Auto,3.73ls, ManualTransferCase,PTC-Heater. Pic's She is Sweet...
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Well looks like I will have to call Ford tomorrow and take my truck in to have the door handle and key lock replaced on the drivers side. Someone decided they wanted in my truck tonight at dinner. Luckily there was nothing in my truck as I have been driving my car.
They drove a screwdriver through the key hole and then broke the door handle trying to get in. Not actually sure if they got in since nothing was taken, but then again nothing was in there.
Any ideas on what a replacement handle and labor will cost?
I just had this happen last weekend.
I got a new door handle off ebay for $24 shipped. They tried prying my handle up at the bottom edge. Basically, they are trying to break the lock cylinder loose our out so they can unlock the door. I had actually forgotten I had installed jimmy jammers back when I first bought the truck 7 years ago. Those suckers worked darn good. They never made it inside. And, I have an alarm and it was blinking right in front of them. Obviously, they didn't care if they set it off.
Tom
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02 CC XLT Dually 4x2, PSD w/6 spd, White w/Med Flint 40/20/40, TTT Mirrors, 4.10 L/S, PCM=AEB4, Receiver, Cab Steps, Homelink X Visor, Husky F&R Mud Flaps, AIS Ford Filter, WD Pyro & Boost in A-pillar, Line-X, Hutch Tank Mod, Pre-Pump Racor 645R30, 4" Banks Monster Exhaust, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover, Amsoil in Tranny & Diff.
Bye-bye 99 diesel-sucking automatic!!!
It is a matter of discouraging the act. You can't keep them out and the harder it is the more they tear up... I have seen Jimmi jammers busted. The Jammer is a hose clamp to keep the plastic lock from cracking out. When they hit it harder the plastic still breaks hose clamp and all. So after they try to punch the handle, then they bust the window, more damage...
I keep everything out of the truck I can and remove my stereo face and computer bag EVERY time! I also have a nice two way alarm Clifford Martix 3.5 or such. The remote has an LCD and shows if a door is opened, shock etc. I also added interior motion in case they crawl or reach in a window.
It also has remote start of course. I could not live without it. I set it on the table at restaurants. It sleeps on my night stand next to my 45, flashlight and cell phone... Clifford - Matrix 50.5X
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2005 F250 FX4 SuperCab SWB in DSG
Buckstop rear bumper American steel!
Daystar baja bar with PIAA Racing 80's
Quad pillar Air, trans temp, pyro, boost
Magnaflow 15954, ATS studs
Transfer Flow 46gal midship tank
Firestone Airbags 2400 kit ViAir 250C compressor
Eaton TruTrac, Rancho 9000's, Skyjacker 1.5" rings
ViAir 380C@200psi, 5gal tank, Siege Anvil train horns say move *****!
Lightningfast01 - You are correct. It's pretty bad that you can't leave anything in your vehicle due to the fact that some jerk will more than likely get it. I also have an alarm. Got a Code Alarm, remote start, and paging. Really nice to have. Just hope if someone ever breaks in that I am close enough to get to the truck, but being my luck I would have to shoot them.... Oh well!!!!!
You got my vote there. I, on the other hand prefer to cause pain with my bare hands- it gives me more pleasure- as long as the thief isn't armed! I hate them, too. We need to start hacking off hands.
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Red 2002 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 7.3L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors traded at 50K for:
Red 2005 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.0L reg. cab 6-speed rubber floors BFG 12.5x35 mud-terrains, no lift traded for:
Red 2008 F-350 XLT SRW 4x4 6.4 reg. cab 6-speed. Got carpet this time- audiophile stereo deletes rubber floors. BFG 12.5x35 mud terrains, no lift.
I like to have my German Shepard in my truck and see everyone stay clear. Just wish I could teach him how to shoot. lol.
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97 F 250 4 inch lift with toyo LT 285/75/16 tires on ultra 16/ 10 wheels. Five speed manual transmission. Edge evolution programmer set on level 2 race. MBRP 4 inch turboback exhaust DYI 6637 intake and s&b cold air intake still trying to
decide what to use, ISSPRO pillar mounted gauges and a nice stereo system not going to list all that.
2007 chevy cobalt K&N cold air intake,Eibach prokit springs and 205 50 ZR 17 BFG g force sport tires on Konig wheels. With a sound system that will make you deaf.
2004 polaris sportsman 700 twin EFI with ITP 589 tires.
2001 honda cr 500 last year of the big 2 stroke.
98 polaris rmk 700 with big bore and way to much to list.
97 rmk trail 500 a little clutch work.
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