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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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My wife has a very hard time getting in the truck. She needs handles to pull herself in. I do not want to put handles outside on the body. Have any of you put them on the inside somewhere? What did you use? How are they mounted?


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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 10:53 AM
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I have a wife with the same problem getting into our F250 HD. I installed some newer model Escape handles using screw rivets in the cab door frame. I can send pics of the job if you like.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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adding interior handles

FYI 96 F250 HD PSD XLT Super Cab
Handles I used were a lighter gray than the door trim but easily painted to match. I used one of the top front trim screws as a starting point. Drilled larger holes into the metal door frame and added metal rivet nuts. Those things are bomber so you (she) can yank with confidence.


everything I needed for the job



using the factory trim screw to locate the handle on the passenger side



marked the location for the new hole



drilling the hole out to attach rivet nut



rivet nuts installed



liked it so much I added one to the driver side
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 02:19 PM
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I have a wife with the same problem getting into our F250 HD. I installed some newer model Escape handles using screw rivets in the cab door frame. I can send pics of the job if you like.

Please That would be great
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 02:34 PM
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loaded them. enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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Outstanding fix...something I need to do for my wife. Thanks for the idea
 
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Old Aug 29, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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yup. keep 'em happy. was easier & cheaper than couples therapy! ;-)
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 11:24 AM
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I'm a gentleman- When she opens the door, I reach a hand over from the driver's seat, and she grabs it & I pull her in...



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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 12:49 PM
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I'm a gentleman- When she opens the door, I reach a hand over from the driver's seat, and she grabs it & I pull her in...



Scott


I would haul her in but the trucks way to tall
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 03:34 PM
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Man, I'm glad you asked this. This is exactly what I was looking for too!

I was surprised to discover there were no "oh ****" handles when I bought my truck.

Jim's solution is perfect.
 
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Originally Posted by jeepcj559
I would haul her in but the trucks way to tall
She has that problem- and my truck is STOCK!

Scott
 
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Old Aug 30, 2017 | 08:15 PM
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I have an extra pair of the 01-04 Escape grab handles ($10) if anybody wants them. I had to buy 4 to use 2. PM me IYI.
Jim
 
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handles have sold!
 
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handles have sold!
Are these continuing to hold for for you? Thanks Sandy
 
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