"Oh Crap" bars for 97
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"Oh Crap" bars for 97
I'm new to the site, new to diesels and have really enjoyed the information I've read to date. I used the info from you all to purchase the TS 6 position chip when I was previously thinking about the Superchip programmer. I haven't received it yet, and I'm not sure how to install it, but based on everyones posts, I'm sure I'll be pleased.
Anyway, I was pheasant hunting this past weekend and got into some pretty rough terrain. My brother reached for the "Oh $$#!" bar above his head and then proceeded to chew me out for not having one. After I told him to get out and walk, we noticed that there isn't nary a one in the front or back. I've already paroused (sp?) multiple websites as well as about 10 pages of forum topics on this site. Can someone please help?
97 F250 HD, 7.3, AFE intake, AFE exhaust
Anyway, I was pheasant hunting this past weekend and got into some pretty rough terrain. My brother reached for the "Oh $$#!" bar above his head and then proceeded to chew me out for not having one. After I told him to get out and walk, we noticed that there isn't nary a one in the front or back. I've already paroused (sp?) multiple websites as well as about 10 pages of forum topics on this site. Can someone please help?
97 F250 HD, 7.3, AFE intake, AFE exhaust
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Here's something I found that might help us out. the handles are from a Subaru but they look good.
http://rides.webshots.com/album/8581...ions/FullAlbum
http://rides.webshots.com/album/8581...ions/FullAlbum
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1269...48882012bUFVss
there another pics for ya but I like the previous pictures that I posted. Looks like it another weekend at the junk yard! spent an hour there last weekend just looking around!
there another pics for ya but I like the previous pictures that I posted. Looks like it another weekend at the junk yard! spent an hour there last weekend just looking around!
Playing in the Dirt
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Southwest Georgia
tjbeggs, I don't have a link, but I used A pillar grab handles out of an 02 or 03 Expedition. I just had my wife stand next to the truck and reach up to see where they needed to be. I then marked the top and bottom of the handles on the A pillar trim with a pencil. I cut out a sideways D shaped piece for each handle to go through (that was the shape of the handles that I used, others could be different). I then put the A pillar trim back in place, held the handles up and marked the bolt hole in each handle on to the A pillar itself. I then drilled a hole in the A pillar large enough (with some filing) to take a nut that would fit on the mounting bolt. I then covered the dash, floor, and seats and mig welded the nuts flush with the A pillar surface and ground off any burrs. Once it was cool, I re-installed the A pillar trim and did a test fit with the handles. I had to put some small pieces of foam rubber under the A pillar trim to space it out some to make the handles have a perfect fit, then I bolted it in place, and was done. The wife and grandson loves it.
