Door Lock Actuators
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Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/r/lrichker/Mustang_tech/door_actuator_fix/1_of_8_door_actuator.htm
Stuck with door lock actuators that don't work and don't want to pay the $50+ for a new one? Tried the junkyard ones and found that they last six months and freeze up?
A new actuator for less than $4. Fix one side for $17, do both sides for only $23. I don't sell parts, I don’t make any money off of the upgrade, I just tell you how to do it cheaply and easily.
Stuck with door lock actuators that don't work and don't want to pay the $50+ for a new one? Tried the junkyard ones and found that they last six months and freeze up?
A new actuator for less than $4. Fix one side for $17, do both sides for only $23. I don't sell parts, I don’t make any money off of the upgrade, I just tell you how to do it cheaply and easily.
They don't put money in my pocket, so I don't support them.Joey5.0 said:
The instructions on the website will help you to remove and replace any actuator if you have the necessary mechanical skill.
bubba-dough
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Curse
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I don't want to scare you, but my friend bought their kit and it only lasted him less than a year.
I want to try jrichker's upgrade, but not sure I have the mechanical skills.
I want to try jrichker's upgrade, but not sure I have the mechanical skills.
Curse
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I was just joking, I am sure I have the skills to do it, but not sure I want to hassle with it. I would like something just to bolt on and be done with it. I think I will let the person installing my alarm deal with it.
If you can measure, use a hacksaw, and drill a few holes, you can do it. None of the tolerances are critical, so if you are off a little one way or the other, it will still work OK. It is an easy and fun project with some very gratifying results
Blk91stang
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Joey5.0 said:
I just bought 50 resto's actuator kit and it fits very nice and easy to install, but the actuators themselves are of very low quality and now they don't go up and down like they used to when I hit the button. I don't care cause at least it's smooth when locking and unlocking whereas before it was all binding.
I would DEF try the JR Actuator Fix and I plan on trying it sometime in the future. Or spend $100 on each side from Ford but you DO get good equipment from them to say the least.
Joey5.0 said:
I also got the kit from 5.0 resto, like said previously the actuators are not the highest quality.
They make a tool for removing the door panels. But my carefully placed flathead screwdriver works fine.
Not too difficult,
the take the panel off
disconnect wiring from actuator
drill out rivit
take old actuator out
place new one in and use rivit gun to secure it
reattach wiring
then
Blk91stang
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dustang31 said:I also got the kit from 5.0 resto, like said previously the actuators are not the highest quality.
They make a tool for removing the door panels. But my carefully placed flathead screwdriver works fine.
Not too difficult,
the take the panel off
disconnect wiring from actuator
drill out rivit
take old actuator out
place new one in and use rivit gun to secure it
reattach wiring
then
It's really this easy. The hardest part is finding someone with the rivet gun if you don't have one.
glowstang93
Dirt-Old 20+Year Member
Most body shops will rivit it for u for almost nothing. I used motormite one last time, still doing good. I agree the ones from 50 were cheap. They do have a nice link on their site for showing how to do it. http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/downloads/instructions/LRS-21842.pdf
