grab bars
 

Hello,
Has anyone done grab bars on the A pillar of a 72 k20?
Thanks,
Gene

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I haven't, but I sure thought it was a great idea on the 88-98s. I used to consider mounting something there back when I was 4-wheeling a lot.

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I use these every time I get in the truck. I cut down some off the shelf grabs from a truck stop parts store and put bicycle handle grips on them.

Attachment 2209083

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That looks awesome

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Info on where you got those, or a link. My dad could use something like that on his Dodge

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I really like those! I always cringe when I see someone use the steering wheel to pull themselves up into a lifted truck...Not Good!
How did you fasten them to the pillar, rivet nuts?

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Similar to link at bottom of this post. I did it a few years ago. I cut off the flat part about an inch, re-smashed the tube in the vise(to make the handle shorter, else it will protrude out too far) then I drilled two holes instead of one, then bent the flat part to and angle that worked. I cut the hand stops off of mountain bike handle grips and slid them on. the whole thing is a one or two hour operation.

I also use these for overhead, wrapped them in steering wheel tape. They get a lot of use also.

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original Peterbilt Handle


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Modified handle

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Link to similar handle.

https://www.amazon.com/GG-Grand-Gene...90355465&psc=1

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I used sheet metal screws, largest ones that would fit. I almost never use rivet nuts.

j

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And on a side note: To be honest, I just put these in as a stop gap. Thought I would eventually find something better. But I ended up really liking them.

j

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I installed these inside the roof above the door with nut-serts.
https://www.grainger.com/product/MON...ated-Y-N-4KZX7
Love them!

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Made my own. One of the best mods I've ever done for my K20.

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Some great ideas guys,
Thanks for posting
Gene

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I used soft Nylon webbing grab handles intended for a Jeep JK Wrangler.

https://live.staticflickr.com/4731/2...00701a25_b.jpg

I drilled through the a-pillar and used a large flat strap on the outside to brace the pillar once the handle was bolted in. It is hidden by the door weatherstrip when it's in place.
https://live.staticflickr.com/4599/2...cd2cf27a_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/4738/3...1239fb5e_b.jpg

I also used one on the opposite side a-pillar and a third one where the factory grab handle would be on over the passenger side door opening.

https://live.staticflickr.com/4726/2...45a0ce9e_b.jpg

I use the one on the driver side every time I get into the truck.