Grab Handles

[Trikebent]

I'd like to install grab handles in the passenger side. One overhead and one on the windshield pillar. Any suggestions or things to not do?

 

[rreegg]

I’ve never installed grab handles myself on a truck but for marine applications backing plates and through bolts are all you need. On a truck you are probably less concerned about corrosion - if you can access the interior side of the body panel id through bolt and use a ss washer behind at least.
Imo self tappers are used a lot on trucks (and much easier than through bolting) maybe if the screw is big enough they’d work fine? - just don’t stand on the handles. They’re most likely what is attaching the grab handles on my f250, even the side view mirror mounts are self tappers I think

 

[chillman88]

even the side view mirror mounts are self tappers I think

Stock uses rivnuts which would be significantly stronger than self tappers. I'd want to use rivnuts for grab handles.

 

[03wr250f]

i would also recommend rivnuts. go to hobo freight and buy a gun for $22. ta daa
Speaking of which i need to do that for my grab handles (out of a 2nd gen dodge)

 

[Brian VT]

Some pics of these installed would be much apriciated!

 

[Austin86250]

No clue where these came from or what they are the just came in the truck, I think they look good but this truck is no where near high enough for them to be useful
Not quite the location you described but oh well

 

[Brian VT]

I was picturing on the interior but thanks. Those certainly would be an easier install.
Although, they don't look very useful. May be helpful for the guy that has to ride in the back seat. ;-)

 

[leojr]

I used grab handles from a second gen Explorer of the same color. The Explorers have 3 handles (none for the driver) so I had to find two Explorers the 4 handles. I also snagged the clothes hook. Took my time measuring the location of the holes in the steel so the plastic trim pieces would look good afterwards. I used rubber rivnuts from NAPA and put flat washers under the trim to the handles bolted tight. I used hex cap screws instead of bolts. It looks factory and they have been installed for almost 10 years now. I'll take pics later.

 

[Noiseydiesel]

My 70 year young wife would appreciate the pics. Especially now that I got the ride height going up a few inches. Would also appreciate you opening a new thread with the title of "Grab Handles"

 

[WAID]

I installed one above the passenger side with rivnuts a few years ago. I think the handle was from an old 4runner.

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[Selahdoor]

I installed a grab "strap".

Take the visor off. There is a hole there. Stick something in that hole, and probe down toward the door. You'll find a space in there.

Drill through in the best spot. Drop a 1/4-20 bolt down through your hole. Put a washer on that bolt, first.

Fold a piece of nylon strap in half. (I used a piece of a rather large ratchet strap.) Burn a hole through the folded over strap, using a hot bolt or nail.

Slip that strap over the bolt that is now hanging from your roof. Add a washer. Then a nylock nut.

Reach into the first mentioned hole, with a bent wrench, to hold the head of that bolt and tighten the nylock nut down.

Now replace your visor.

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[MIDNIGHT RIDER]

I installed a grab "strap".

If you ever capsize, you're liable to run your noggin through that loop and then it twist tight as the truck rolls on over; you might should hang one of those seat-belt cutters handy.

 

[Selahdoor]

If you ever capsize, you're liable to run your noggin through that loop and then it twist tight as the truck rolls on over; you might should hang one of those seat-belt cutters handy.

It's barely big enough to get my hand through. No way my 'noggin' would even begin to fit.

 

[1mouse3]

I installed a grab "strap".

Take the visor off. There is a hole there. Stick something in that hole, and probe down toward the door. You'll find a space in there.

Drill through in the best spot. Drop a 1/4-20 bolt down through your hole. Put a washer on that bolt, first.

Fold a piece of nylon strap in half. (I used a piece of a rather large ratchet strap.) Burn a hole through the folded over strap, using a hot bolt or nail.

Slip that strap over the bolt that is now hanging from your roof. Add a washer. Then a nylock nut.

Reach into the first mentioned hole, with a bent wrench, to hold the head of that bolt and tighten the nylock nut down.

Now replace your visor.

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Im thinking about doing something similar but would get a pair of these for to go on both side, using the seat belt as one is hard to grab.

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