Beatdown Z

iTrader: (18)

Has anyone added keyed door handles to their truck/suv? I have a 2005 Silverado crew cab work truck and the key fobs are a pain in the *** while working all day. I would like to convert all the handles to keyed so i can either ditch the fobs or be less reliant on them.

Simple swap or not?

arthursc2

iTrader: (5)

you need to get tumblers keyed to your key, probably some money there

I think the door locks are all the same, but you will need the handles/rods off a donor truck, try not to break the connecting hardware. The plastic tabs arent available separately that I have found, and they are generally pretty brittle after 15 yrs in the door

I dont think your rear doors can be keyed, because the locks arent capable of dealing with an external tumbler. No provisions for an external lock there

1FastBrick

iTrader: (17)

The front passenger should be easy as mentioned, find a donor truck for the parts. The rears have a different latch likely with child safety lock. Not sure if you can just use front door catches to make the swap. I have never tried it.

Beatdown Z

iTrader: (18)

Sounds like i need to make a list for my next junkyard trip. Maybe i can “hack” the front parts into the rear doors. Thanks for the replies, guys

wretched73

iTrader: (1)

FYI- you can find those plastic retainer clips on amazon, they come in a multi pack with various sizes. Very handy because my passenger doors and tailgate all seemed to break at the same time.

I got a kit similar to this-

arthursc2

iTrader: (5)

That's awesome! Thank you!