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darthcual

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Well my drivers side has not been working for some time, so i took it out yesterday. Anyone know where i can get one besides autozone who wants a whopping 89.99 for theres. I was looking to spend 40-50 bucks.
 

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Ebay. There are a couple sellers out there that always have some for 20-30. Tested, so they say. That's where I bought my last. Just remember, when buying on ebay, use sellers with many sales and very low negative feedback.
 

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Roger that. thanks liven
 

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http://secure.50resto.com/product1.cfm?SID=1&Product_ID=816&Category_ID=853 50resto is showing an aftermarket one for half the price of the oe. When mine went bad I bought 2 from partsexpress.com for like 4 bucks a piece. I took some modifications but they have been on there for 3 years now. Good luck.
 

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Search the forums for jrichker.. he has a writeup on how to fit the cheapo actuators.
 

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Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://jrichker.stangnet.com/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.
 

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PARTS EXPRESS
good company and with Jrickers info you can't go wrong for 10$ both sides. Did the install in less than 1` hour last yr.
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=330-010
 

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Anybody ever just try to buy the cheap 6 dollar one and just swap the motors in the actuators? Then the fabrication wouldnt be necesary.
 

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You can just mount them like I did. I got the Parts Express ones and just drilled mounting holes in the door inside sheet metal. They have been working for about 2+ years now.

 
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