I have that mod done on both of my doors. It looks great, and as far as the rods go for opening the door, I know what you mean. The backs were completely different on my fourth gen also. Plus the places they mounted were different. Took me like 5 hrs to get them all in and working. But I feel it was a mod well worth the work. I dont have 1 keyhole on the exterior of my car now. :naughty: