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In this episode of the Quadratec Academy, Rob installs new full steel door paddle handles on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited. Chances are, if you’ve got an older Wrangler TJ or LJ, your door handles are probably starting to look faded & rusty and they may not even be working correctly any longer.
Over the years, moisture can get behind the factory paddle handle, corroding the return spring and mechanism. Eventually the spring will break, causing a “floppy” handle that doesn’t spring closed after you open your door. Fortunately, there are plenty of options when it comes to replacement door handles. Getting the old handles swapped out for some new paddle handles is a pretty easy job that doesn’t even require any specialized tools, just a bit of “know how” to get it done. In this video, Rob will show some tips and tricks to hopefully make the process of replacing your door handles easy!
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Job Overview
1:56 Required Tools
4:24 Window Crank Removal
5:12 Door Panel Removal
7:26 Door Panel Clip Replacement
9:43 Paddle Handle Removal
12:00 New Handle Installation
13:14 Door Lock Repair
14:48 Door Reassembly
17:28 Wrap Up
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Great job skipping past the most frustrating part. How to get the gator clips back in. Lol otherwise thanks for the video.
Great video.
So I followed the directions exactly and the rods connected to the paddle will not move at all. Not sure if I did something wrong or if the rods are not working?
I agree with everyone about the gator clips but what about that reinstall of that cotter pin?
Totally skipped over the half doors huh?
On my 2002 TJ, the window crank clip can be pushed all the way into the knob handle before you reinstall it (last step of the video). The splined crank post is tapered so that it opens the clip as you push the handle on… it just clicks into place and you don't need to fiddle around trying to push that clip in after the handle is on the door.
Good video, except the gator pins, if you have bigger hands there is no way you can easily get them in place. It took me 5 minutes to remove the glass and the job was soooooooo much easier. I hope this helps someone else.
A tip I found on another video makes the job much simpler. Remove the window and seal. Then it's wide open to work on and takes 5 min to take window out.
Do you have the moisture barrier film for the half doors
Wd-40 is a consumable not a tool
Anyone know what sliders/ steps he has on this jeep? Thanks
I have a 2005 Unlimited Rubicon but the Chrysler designers are a bunch of Idiots. The TJ has got the dumbest designed parts. Love the coil springs and the 4 to 1 TC along with the lockers F&R. But WTF would they put a 42rle in it when Mopar had one of the best ever Auto Trans the 747. To replace the handle I use a 2.5 in hole saw to gain access to the gator clips. I also cut the gator clip about 3/8th of an inch shorter to get them back in with ease.
That is waaaaay too much fkng work. Just take it to a mechanic
Thanks jeep for making junk.
Great video Rob. It shows exactly what to do. Now, if you could only make a video about wives.
I’ll be sure to wear my safety glasses too.
The "cotter" pin replacement is the toughest part of the whole project, I relearned and used some of those adjectives getting the pin reinstalled. Otherwise great video. Thx. (BTW, mine is a 2000 TJ)
This is a very good instructional video. There's no bs talking about his dogs, family, etc, just straight to the point video on how to get the job done. Great job!