Looking for door lock knobs

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Apr 6, 2010 | 01:27 PM

#21

SmootHHR

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From: The Middie OHIO

What exactly did you all use to trim the stem? I wanna be careful not to gouge the door panel. File? Dremel?

Apr 6, 2010 | 01:39 PM

#22

THE BATMAN

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From: N.W. Burbs Chicago

dremel with a metal cutting wheel, I placed a pc of cardboard with a hole in it to protect the plastic on the door.

It is nice to be able to rest your arm there.

Apr 6, 2010 | 11:09 PM

#23

sleeper

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From: SE USA

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Originally Posted by Mike B.

The custom knobs look great but I'm going cheap and simple on this.
Good one Sleeper.

Thanks Mike..

Apr 7, 2010 | 01:08 PM

#24

asanti

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From: Waterbury CT

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Originally Posted by sleeper

Well first you have to un-wind & remove the oem plastic knobs, Very Coarse thread. (rightee-tightee......Lefty loosee)

& in unlock position, trim the threaded stem, I trimmed mine to about level with door panel, Be careful not to bugger up the threads, or it will scrape out the plastic threads in the knobs.. Then wind them back on, Test & if need lower, tighten down more ( but gently)..

That's it..
& if you should bugger the threads, you could just use a glue for knob securement..

So the OEM lock knobs just unscrew (albeit carefully)?!