I've had pretty good luck with this company -http://partsexpress.com
At 11:35 AM 11/6/2003 -0600, you wrote:
><jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote in message
> >
> > I'm not aware of any kits (doesn't mean there aren't any, I
> > just haven't been looking) :-) but if it were me I'd be tempted
> > to just build it myself. :-) You can pick up actuators for $5
> > (or less) a pop (I have several in the shop in fact for future
> > projects) :-) and they are very simple to use, apply 12v in one
> > direction to pop it one way, reverse the leads for the other
> > direction.
>
>I guess I'll just have to pick an alarm and get the wiring schematic and how
>it actuates the stock power locks...
>
> > Anyway, your door panel will come right off, then it should
> > be a simple matter to fabricate a bracket to mount in the door
> > which attaches to your lock mechanism. How the wiring works
> > depends on the particular alarm you use (as far as how it
> > expects to trigger the door locks, the ones I have used have
> > had one wire go hot for lock and a separate wire go hot for
> > unlock). So, a couple of actuators, some relays some wire
> > and a little metal for some brackets should have you in
> > business!
> >
> > Too bad you don't live closer, I'd be tempted to help you
> > with it, sounds like a fun project. :-)
>
>If you wanted to do the research on what actuators and relays would be
>required and point me in the right direction to obtain them I'd appreciate
>that... I'd even be willing to put together a pictorial FAQ for the website
>with part numbers and measurements and everything. I'm shooting to have
>this completed by the summertime. That way I could be big pimpin with auto
>start and keyless entry all summer long. :-)
>
>--
>- Josh
>Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>www.geocities.com/lenny187/dakota.html
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