Re: Driver's side grab handle?

From: Alex Ross (ajross50@mindspring.com)
Date: Tue May 01 2001 - 21:35:32 EDT


I added one to the passenger side of my 97. It wasn't very expensive. My
truck already had the holes in the a-pillar. The parts guy sold me some
brass bushings that fit into the holes. The bushings are threaded inside so
you can screw in the bolts for the handle. Trouble was, the bushing were
slightly too small for the holes, so I JB welded them in. Been in for a
couple of years now.
Here is a run down of the part#'s and their associated description and
prices off my receipt (I assume the driver side would be same as passenger
side ?):

5GA42RC3 Molding $26
H526TC3 Plug Assist (brass bushings I guess?) 2 @ $2
6504432 Screw Pan(?) 2 @ $.25
6503910 Nut None (?) 2 @ $1.10
5DX76RC3-AB Handle $9.35

Hope this helps,

Alex
97 CC Sport V8 5spd

----- Original Message -----
From: Andy Levy <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 8:53 PM
Subject: DML: Driver's side grab handle?

> Starting in '00, SLTs have (at least as an option) a grab handle on the
> driver's side just like on the passenger side. I have a '99, but I'd
> like that handle. I stopped at the parts counter at Fayettevill Dodge
> yesterday and he guy seemed a little confused by my question.
>
> He said the handle is $16, but that seems to be way too low. Not only
> do I need the handle, I need the plastic that goes on the pillar, as
> it's indented (the current piece is smooth). I'd have to get that
> separately, wouldn't I? Am I forgetting any other parts?
>
> How much wiring would I need to work around and watch out for with the
> drill, assuming I need to drill the A-pillar to mount the screws?
>
> Probably easier to go to a junkyard and pull it off a wrecked Dak.
>
> --
> -andy
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