Door interchange

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WS1982

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I have a 1982 dodge d150
Manual lock and manual windows.

Wondering if I can swap doors from another truck with power lock and power windows.

I have found a 1987 dodge d150
And a 1987 dodge ramcharger.
That I can potentially get complete doors from.

Anyone knows if this will fit ?
 

Daw14

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I don’t know if your doors swap ,however I have had success using A1 electric . I used their power window kit for 10yrs then sold truck windows still working .
 

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the doors should swap with no issue. I think the door strike changed between 83 and 84 models. HOWEVER, it might just be easier to swap out the parts to add in the power items to your existing door frames/shells.

it might be more cost effective to just add in some inexpensive power lock actuators and a power window kit with a new motor.

either way, the more difficult, or more accurately tedious part will be the wiring before entering the doors. not sure of the wiring (positive vs negative input) but door locks will likely run off relays. my negative input runs of 4 custom wired relays. the power windows should be a little easier.
 

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Should swap.

The earlier 80's doors are better quality. They don't have the vents, makes them sound much more solid. Some say the steel was slightly thicker too.
 

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WHICH VENTS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT . YOU MEANING THE 2 BY 5 AT THE BACK OF THE DOOR . LOCATED ABOUT THE REAR DOOR LOCKS.
 
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