I am looking at kits on ebay with everything you need to install them with 60 lbs. solonieds would that be enough to push open my door and are they good kits on ebay?

 

depends,some kits are good some are junk.
you get what you pay for

the solenoid only pulls the door latch, its the door poppers that actually push the door open
the heavier the popper the harder it tends to be to close your door, keep that in mind, if you get 100 pound units then you're gonna have to close the door with 100+ pounds of force in order for it to latch properly

 

here is the kit i was looking at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/60-LB...Q5fAccessories take a look at that and tell me what you think..

 

not sure, brand names are important in the custom industry, if they dont put their brand on it, chances are its chinese cast-offs and no good.

but if you think 100 bones is worth the risk go for it, if you think you can make them work in case they dont work properly

with the solenoids you're gonna want to make sure the cable is taut, not tight, and not loose, and make absolutely certain that the solenoids arent pulling the latch past its max, or they will pull the entire assembly apart
and make sure the cable is extremely secure or else you'll wind up stuck outside the truck with no door handles and a broken cable end....

another thing, id make sure you have a way to get into the truck in case you find yourself in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery.... or keep a spare window around the house

i've seen shaved handles that work great for many many years and i've seen them turn into the biggest headache after a week... good luck

 

oh ok thanks for all your help

Is this brand a good one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VIA-80158-35DP/

Also do you think that a 45 lbs soleniods would be enough to unlock my door
I have a 98 dakota sport if that would help you with anything

 

personaly i think it looks a little cheap but it is up to you

 

Im just gonna agree with batty on the other way in. That would be my concern, that the battery dies or Murphy kicks me in the nads AGAIN (him and his "law"...) and I cant get it. Ill also agree with the you get what you pay for, I know nothing of this kinda thing. Im into big trucks not low BUT always buy quality!!!

 

thanks you guys i looked up stuff on other forums and i think im goin to go with spal they look pretty good and people say they are

i was also wondering where could i get door fillers for my 98 dakota sport?

 

I went with autoloc for my 80 D50 haven't had a single issue with it, I did modify the mounting bracket for the solenoid so when it pulls it's pulling on the bracket and not the door skin HIGHLY recommend that you do that modification!

 

45# is still plenty, remmember it only needs as much power as you use opening the door. a 5 pound sol would still open it with effort to spare.

i can make you a set of fillers,
are you gonna weld them in yourself or have somebody do it for you?