escalade door handles?

[TOBTEK]

Been getting the run around from a few local shops TRYing to buy the pimpy door handles off the new cadaric's like Mbrown's new P/U. Called TAG in x-condido they were saying 400.00 plus install and paint work. Called two local cad dealers and the parts guys were older than dirt and didnt have a clue what I needed....anyone have a connection at a dlr I can call that knows all the parts I need.....Thanks

[mbrown2]

This is one place I found...I am sure there are others..
Street Ballaz (http://www.str8ballerz.com/escalade%20handles.htm)
Maybe cheaper than Caddy too...

[Jordy]

I got mine from Ebay. Brand new in the factory box with the paint already done. The same guy had a bunch of different colors, from the factory. $200 or so. ;)
Here is a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7915124172&category=33642
I think this is the same guy. I emailed him about some and we did the deal without going through the buy it now or auction crap. :D

[TOBTEK]

I got mine from Ebay. Brand new in the factory box with the paint already done. The same guy had a bunch of different colors, from the factory. $200 or so. ;)
Here is a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7915124172&category=33642
I think this is the same guy. I emailed him about some and we did the deal without going through the buy it now or auction crap. :D
THANKS mike & J/P.....im all over the 199.00 new on ebay...cant believe I didnt think of ebay...love that place! Everything is on ebay.

[Kachina26]

Been getting the run around from a few local shops TRYing to buy the pimpy door handles off the new cadaric's like Mbrown's new P/U. Called TAG in x-condido they were saying 400.00 plus install and paint work. Called two local cad dealers and the parts guys were older than dirt and didnt have a clue what I needed....anyone have a connection at a dlr I can call that knows all the parts I need.....Thanks
If you want Oem escalade handles, I can get em for you.(a whole lot cheaper than what you guys are saying) What year make model and color do you have?

[Lightning]

Make sure you order the correct year for your truck. I order them for a 2003 not a 2004 - turns out the 2004 does not have a key lock on the passenger side and the 2003 does. I now have an empty hole where the lock should be on the passenger door.
Kachina 26, anyway to get just the bucket without the pull or the hardware or do I need to order a whole new assembly? Prices?

[Lightning]

Tobtek,
If you find someone who makes a white bezel on for the tailgate handle, let me know.

[mbrown2]

They guy that did my tailgate...just takes them off, sands and paints them...actually, they use to make a version where the pull was billet, looked just like an escalade handle for the tailgate, but I could not get that one anymore...

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Mbrown is up to date on all the pimp shit out there :)

[mbrown2]

Mbrown is up to date on all the pimp shit out there :)
:coffeycup ...yeah, I guess I should get some work done....on second thought I am out of here...leaving for the river... :rolleyes: :D :skull:

[TOBTEK]

If you want Oem escalade handles, I can get em for you.(a whole lot cheaper than what you guys are saying) What year make model and color do you have?
doooooooooooohhhhh! I just orderd them today. Dont even tell me how much less than 199.00 :notam: ...oh well, its just $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Thank you, for the replay though :smile:

[TOBTEK]

Make sure you order the correct year for your truck. I order them for a 2003 not a 2004 - turns out the 2004 does not have a key lock on the passenger side and the 2003 does. I now have an empty hole where the lock should be on the passenger door.
Kachina 26, anyway to get just the bucket without the pull or the hardware or do I need to order a whole new assembly? Prices?
ewwwwwwww, good tip! I'll make sure.......see ya next weekend Ari?

[Kachina26]

I was responding to the $400 quote you got from the first guy. $200 for 4 handles is about right if they come painted.

[goneboatin]

Try Lake Chevrolet in Lake Elsinore. Ask for parts then ask for internet sales. The internet prices are considerably cheaper. I got mine last year and they were $30 each, but they don't come painted from the factory. You have to have it done or do it yourself. Lightning's right make sure you give them the year. My 04 Silverado crew doesn't have at key on the passenger's door. I watched the body shop install them - what a pain in the ass. Make sure they tighen up all the connections or they rattle. Good luck.

[TOBTEK]

thanks for all the leeds......got them NEW off ebay for $199.00 no tax + shipping...$212.00 total what a bargin! Hope they look OK :eek: we will see in a few days........now INSTALL TIPS? :confused:

[Kachina26]

Yeah, don't scratch your paint. :D

[Jordy]

thanks for all the leeds......got them NEW off ebay for $199.00 no tax + shipping...$212.00 total what a bargin! Hope they look OK :eek: we will see in a few days........now INSTALL TIPS? :confused:
It's not too hard. You just have to pull your door panels off. They are held on by screws in a couple locations, once you pull the screws, the panel will lift up about an inch and then be free.
There are three nuts that hold the door handle in place. I did mine with a 1/4" drive ratchet and extensions. Seems that there was one nut on the front doors that was kind of a pain in the ass.
The lock will come out of your old handle and be used in the new one. There is a spring retainer kind of deal that just pulls out. Just do the reverse on the new handle and the lock will snap into place. It will make alot more sense when it's in front of you and you can see it. I did all 4 of mine in under an hour. It took the longest time to figure out how to get the first door panel off.

[TOBTEK]

It's not too hard. You just have to pull your door panels off. They are held on by screws in a couple locations, once you pull the screws, the panel will lift up about an inch and then be free.
There are three nuts that hold the door handle in place. I did mine with a 1/4" drive ratchet and extensions. Seems that there was one nut on the front doors that was kind of a pain in the ass.
The lock will come out of your old handle and be used in the new one. There is a spring retainer kind of deal that just pulls out. Just do the reverse on the new handle and the lock will snap into place. It will make alot more sense when it's in front of you and you can see it. I did all 4 of mine in under an hour. It took the longest time to figure out how to get the first door panel off.
thanks for the help....J/P :p

[Lightning]

ewwwwwwww, good tip! I'll make sure.......see ya next weekend Ari?
Yes, I will be out this weekend. Not leaving until Sat afternoon, so maybe late Sat on the water and then Sunday and Monday. Let me know if you need some help on the install of the door handles. Once you do one set, it takes about 10 minutes a door.

[GottaJet]

Sorry about the pics you can hardly see them. I got mine from Tire pros in Van Nuys.http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/104304silverado2-med.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/104304silverado3-med.jpg

[LOWRIVER2]

Wow, finally got the best price on something. Got my Escalade handles for $163 new. Of course, it helps when your neighbor owns a salvage yard and has the hook up on parts/lol. I had my handle buckets painted as I have a grey GMC.

[TOBTEK]

OK, installation of the first door sucked! I cut my arm all up trying to get the top left nut off the front passenger door, was bleeding all over the place. ONCE you figure it out, its not bad. And a good tip when reinstalling the door panels is.....remove the lock and unlock black knob and bezel. much easier to pop it back on AFTER the panel is set and secured. Trying to get that all to line up is a big huge pain. So $199.00 new in box PAINTED to match DONE deal $199.00 not bad. Thanks for the tip J/p :D

[Lightning]

I forgot to mention about the sharp metal. I had some nice greasy cuts after the first door as well.

[roln 20s]

Tobtek- I ordered some yesterday morning from Kachina Cadillac in Scottsdale, AZ for about $60 each--painted already to match and with the chrome handle installed--just take out old and put in new! Should have them by Monday. I just gave them the paint code for my truck :D
I can't wait to get this cool shit on my truck--I hate stock, and I'm only had it 5 days. Yesterday was expensive though--here was my order list:
22" wheels on 305/40/vr22 Nittos, Escalade door handles, BellTech 2" shackles to level the ride, SS Front Bumper and Rear Bumper, Tail gate handle relocator, Billet grill and matching billet grill for SS Front Bumper, then my body shop guy will remove all the moldings, shave the tailgate, do the paint work, and put it back together. I can hardly wait.
Roln 20s

[BLOWN HOWARD]

Hey whats up with the SS front bumper i was thinking about putting one on my new truck how much are they and how hard to install. And do they come painted.

[Lightning]

Hey whats up with the SS front bumper i was thinking about putting one on my new truck how much are they and how hard to install. And do they come painted.
I think it's a direct swap, 8 bolts or something super easy. I was going to do this, however I opted to get the upper and lower painted to match on mine. My concern with the SS bumper was airflow to the tranny cooler. Not a big deal on a gasser, but on the dmax/allison - I heard they are better off with more airflow to the tranny cooler.

[roln 20s]

Hey whats up with the SS front bumper i was thinking about putting one on my new truck how much are they and how hard to install. And do they come painted.
Hey buddy- I think they look bad ass. Not sure how they bolt on, from the sounds of it, they bolt over the original, but I'm not sure. I will know within the next week. They do not come painted, the guy who lowered my last one will be doing all of the work on the front and back bumpers. My guess is that they actually bolt to the original bumpers holes as a direct replacement. As for cost, from GM they are almost $400 for the front and another $400 for the back. Call Jay though, he hooked me up.
Roln 20s

[BLOWN HOWARD]

I think it's a direct swap, 8 bolts or something super easy. I was going to do this, however I opted to get the upper and lower painted to match on mine. My concern with the SS bumper was airflow to the tranny cooler. Not a big deal on a gasser, but on the dmax/allison - I heard they are better off with more airflow to the tranny cooler.
YEah i dont wanna mess with the airflow to the tranny cooler, if thats the case.So whats up Roln you order the bullet yet??

[goneboatin]

I've put the SS front end on my 2500 Q-steer crew, the air ducts at corners are not included or are the grilles (on the ducts or the middle grille), there's some bracketry too that's needed. I had a body shop do mine and paint the front grille shell the same as the body, install the Escalade handles, paint the tailgate handle, remove the labels, I kept the side moulding since it's the same color as the paint (white) and the chrome strip ties in the door handles and the 20" chrome Weld Evo Velocity 8's. Minus the wheels, it was about $1600.
With the wheels and tire combo, I had to cut back the inner fender liners back or the tires catch them when you turn and back up. It makes a hellacious noise.
It'll be in Parker Sunday morning to late Monday.

[Uplink]

Been getting the run around from a few local shops TRYing to buy the pimpy door handles off the new cadaric's like Mbrown's new P/U. Called TAG in x-condido they were saying 400.00 plus install and paint work. Called two local cad dealers and the parts guys were older than dirt and didnt have a clue what I needed....anyone have a connection at a dlr I can call that knows all the parts I need.....Thanks
Sorry its a little late, but here's some more info on the door handles from the web, if anyone else wants to do it...
This guy made a site on how to do it...
Door Handle Swap (http://www.jsmithlm7.com/silverado/installs_handles.html)
Other Mods (http://www.jsmithlm7.com/silverado/)
You can get your handles already painted from GM on the web. They arent to expensive either. You can even get a painted tailgate handle and bezel.
Here are a few handle #'s. Make sure you check them out before ordering to verify they are correct and the #'s haven't changed as they sometimes do.
GM part numbers...
Escalade door handles (painted bezel with chrome handle):
Black 41U (WA8555):
15745149 FLH
15745148 FRH
15745141 RLH
15745140 RRH
Pewter 11U (WA382E):
15745145 FLH
15745144 FRH
15745136 RLH
15745137 RRH
Arrival Blue 91U (WA815K):
15093424 FLH
15093425 FRH
15093426 RLH
15093427 RRH
Carmine Red/Red Fire 72U (WA526F):
15745151 FLH
15745150 FRH
Summit White 50U (WA8624):
15066575 FLH
15066574 FRH
15066577 RLH
15066576 RRH
Pearl White 98U (WA800J):
15074056 FLH
15074057 FRH
15074058 RLH
15074059 RRH
Silverado/Sierra/Tahoe/Yukon Suburban (All painted door handles):
Victory Red 74U (WA9260) (no chrome):
15015969 FLH
15015970 FRH
15015983 RLH
15013234 RRH
Carmine Red/Red Fire 72U (WA526F) (no chrome):
15041755 FLH
15041756 FRH
15029900 RRH
15029899 RLH
Dark Spiral Gray 62U (wa805k) (no chrome):
15093821FLH
15093820FRH
15093807RLH
15093806RRH
Arrival Blue 91U (wa815k) (no chrome):
15093823 FLH
15093822 FRH
Black 41U (WA8555) (no chrome):
15150735 FLH
15150736 FRH
Indigo Blue 39U (WA9792) (no chrome):
15015961 FLH
15015962 FRH
15015975 RLH
15015976 RRH
Sunburst Orange Metallic 56C (no chrome):
15195271 FLH
15195272 FRH
15195273 RLH
15195274 RRH
Storm Gray 14U (WA391E) (no chrome):
15015959 FLH
15015960 FRH
Summit White 50U (WA8624) (no chrome):
15015963 FLH
15015964 FRH
15015977 RLH
15015978 RRH
15013231 Rear cargo door handle
Copper 69U (WA381E) (no chrome):
15015967 FLH
15015968 FRH
Med Green 47U (WA9539) (no chrome):
15053113 FLH
15053114 FRH
Sunset Orange 71U (WA633H) (no chrome):
15053115 FLH
15053116 FRH
Pewter 11U (WA382E) (no chrome):
15015957 FLH
15015958 FRH
Silverado/Sierra/C3/SS Tailgate handles/bezels (All painted handles):
Victory Red Tailgate Handle 74U (WA9260) (no chrome):
15187999 tailgate bezel
15188002 tailgate handle
Pewter Tailgate Handle 11U (WA382E) (no chrome):
15755401 Handle
15752896 Bezel
Black Tailgate Handle 41U (WA8555) (no chrome):
15188001 Handle
15187998 Bezel
Arrival Blue Tailgate Handle 91U (WA815K) (no chrome):
15188003 Handle
15188000 Bezel
Silver Tailgate Handle (no chrome):
15196652 Handle
15195043 Bezel
Green Tailgate Handle (no chrome):
15755402 Handle
15752897 Bezel
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Black Escalade handles:
15745149 FLH
15745148 FRH
Black tailgate handle 15188001
Black tailgate bezel 15187998
ALL BLACK:
Front LH 15150735
Front RH 15150736
take off door panel, 2 rods and 3 nuts. Yes they come with the handle and the plate behind it.
Mark :rollside: