Install grab handle on driver's side
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From: Anderson, IN U.S.A.
Install grab handle on driver's side
I am interested in installing a driver side grab handle on my truck. I have read where some of you have done this. Any comments on how you like it? Does it bother your vision? How was the installation? Any replies would be greatly appreciated!
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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab, Short Bed, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Custom Dual Exhaust, Custom Air Intake, Superchip, Factory Step Bars, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Diamond Tool Box & Bed Rails, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"
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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab, Short Bed, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Custom Dual Exhaust, Custom Air Intake, Superchip, Factory Step Bars, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Diamond Tool Box & Bed Rails, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"
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From: Dallas, TX, USA
The new SuperCrew has them. If you have them, how often have you hit your head on them? A few of my passengers seem to bang their head on the ones on their side. Maybe I need smarter friends? 
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Mine: FOR SALE SOON...1997 F150, XLT, SC, Oxford white/maroon 60/40 cloth, 4x4 ORP, 4.6L, 3.55LS, 17" ORP wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Rhino grill guard w/PICCA lights, dual exhaust. Bought new June '96
Wife: '99Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
Next: 2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4L, 4x4,3:55LS,tow pkg. etc.......
Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HP, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, '74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L
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Mine: FOR SALE SOON...1997 F150, XLT, SC, Oxford white/maroon 60/40 cloth, 4x4 ORP, 4.6L, 3.55LS, 17" ORP wheels w/GY AT/S LT265/70/17, auto, 6 CD,Towing package, alarm, Rhino grill guard w/PICCA lights, dual exhaust. Bought new June '96
Wife: '99Explorer Limited,pearl white/tan leather,4.0L,4:10LS,CD,sunroof,towing pkg.,alarm. Bought new Sept. 1999
Next: 2001 F150 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4L, 4x4,3:55LS,tow pkg. etc.......
Previous: '65 Mustang 289 HP, '70 Chevelle SS 396, '70 Vette Conv. 350/350, '74 Vette TTop, '79 Blazer, '89 TBird Super Coupe 3.8L SuperCharged, '93 Explorer 4.0L
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From: Cleveland, OH USA
No comments on the installation, but my 2000 has one, and I barely notice that it is there. I am 6'3" so I don't need it to get in, but I will probably if/when I lift the truck. I don't know how anyone could hit their head on it... it is really far out of the way.
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Factory Fog Lights, Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Factory Fog Lights, Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
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From: Kansas side of the greater KC area
Mine came installed from the factory on my 2000 I don't need to use it to get in and it doesn't block my vision.
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box
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What about the people that have installed them on the older trucks? I looked at the older threads, but there wasn't much info. My truck sits up pretty tall now since I cranked the torsion bars and added 33's. I tend to pull on the steering wheel and I know that it is bad on the whole tilt steering column! Any comments or installation pictures would be great!
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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab, Short Bed, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Custom Dual Exhaust, Custom Air Intake, Superchip, Factory Step Bars, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Diamond Tool Box & Bed Rails, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"
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1999 F-250LD 4X4 XLT Supercab, Short Bed, 5.4L, AT, 3.73LS, 33"Wrangler ATS, Custom Dual Exhaust, Custom Air Intake, Superchip, Factory Step Bars, Tinted Windows, Vent Visors, Diamond Tool Box & Bed Rails, Color: Harvest Gold cc "Ready to Farm"
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funkster,
I can explain the install a lot better if I can call you. If you want, drop me a line and your phone number at lmaox10@hotmail.com and I will give you a ring.
I installed one on my 98 4x2
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
[This message has been edited by franks&beans (edited 03-05-2000).]
I can explain the install a lot better if I can call you. If you want, drop me a line and your phone number at lmaox10@hotmail.com and I will give you a ring.
I installed one on my 98 4x2
F&B's
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98 F-150 XLT, SC, SWB, 2WD, Pac. Grn., 4.2L auto, 4.10 gears w/ LS, Tow Pkg., BFG AT's 265/75/16, K&N air filter, Dynomax muffler, Superchip, Edelbrock shocks, Hellwig sway bar, 3" body lift, signal mirrors, ...tons of cosmetic products
[This message has been edited by franks&beans (edited 03-05-2000).]