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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Oh crap handles

I have a 1997 f250 HD and I would like to install some handles on the inside of my truck above the doors. My old man is getting older and it is getting harder for him to get in my truck. Any thought or ideas?

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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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That's a good question. I'm interested too, not so much for me because I just step into my truck. But other people need help getting in to it as I'm pretty tall. There was a web site in Arizona, Mesa or Scottsdale I think that had them for our year but I got distracted at the time and lost track of the dealer. Pretty sure someone will pop up with an answer though.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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I like the No O-pelosi handles.

That way, when a girl is to short to get in. Free butt grab. haha.
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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There used to be a good article on TDS about doing these. Basically it was junkyard handles with well nuts to attach them.

Not the article I wanted but a start: Passenger entry grab handle - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com
 
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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One possibility, I believe the early 2000's Ranger had detachible grab handles on pillar.
Might be able to adapt...

Paul
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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Might be able to get a passenger side grab handle from an SD and make it work also.
 
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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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I like the chrome ones mounted on the outside. The ones on the inside of the a-pillar get in the way too much.

I'd like them up above the window though.
 
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