Cab Handles?

LiftedGMC · 03-10-2009, 09:20 PM

I got an 87 GMC I was wondering if anyone knows of any custom handles for inside the cab like on the A pillar or something? I just need something for my wife to help her get in the truck sense she is prego..

silverhairdeere · 03-11-2009, 01:57 AM

if it is only temporary and looks don't matter go with a garage door handle .

shd

leolkfrm · 03-11-2009, 03:38 AM

A step may be more beneficial, they have 1x2 plastic exercise steps you put on the ground, then throw in the back. Assuming she is a passenger!
Also a lot of the newer vehicles have handles built in, I'm sure one of them would be adaptable

03chevy · 03-11-2009, 05:42 AM

like leo said just get a small step ladder so she can get in and out and throw it in the bed when she gets in and out and you dont have to worry about drilling any holes in your truck that way too.

LiftedGMC · 03-11-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by leolkfrm

A step may be more beneficial, they have 1x2 plastic exercise steps you put on the ground, then throw in the back. Assuming she is a passenger!
Also a lot of the newer vehicles have handles built in, I'm sure one of them would be adaptable

Built in handles is what i'm looking for something to replace the A pillar. Steps is a good idea but I rather not have to do that. I would need handles on both sides because she drives the truck as well... More than me actually because i drive 84 miles a day to work and back. That gas bill would be to high lol

bradrhale · 03-11-2009, 10:38 AM

lets define which truck she is having trouble getting into. if this is the one you posted pics of and she is pregnant, no matter how many grab handles you have is not going to help. you are probably best to go with nerf bars with custom mounting brackets to lower them to an easier to reach position. i bought the bars for my wife so she was able to get in and out of mine also. seems to help quite a bit.
by the way, congrats on the new edition. how far along??

leolkfrm · 03-11-2009, 11:58 AM

How about an electric rv step for the drivers side, then remove it till the next baby

Brad has an idea with the nerf bars, I did for my wife cause she is short, but you are lifted 6 1/2 inches, so even when she has it, it will be a problem getting the baby in, nerf would be a longe term solution

LiftedGMC · 03-11-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

lets define which truck she is having trouble getting into. if this is the one you posted pics of and she is pregnant, no matter how many grab handles you have is not going to help. you are probably best to go with nerf bars with custom mounting brackets to lower them to an easier to reach position. i bought the bars for my wife so she was able to get in and out of mine also. seems to help quite a bit.
by the way, congrats on the new edition. how far along??

Its the GMC that I posted i am talking about there are some steps on but they are very small I'm lookin into getting better ones as we speak. And thank you she is about 4 months right now and growing lol its our first one

leolkfrm · 03-11-2009, 12:04 PM

this is what I put on mine but from a different source
AZ Truck Accessories | Aries Offroad*Aries Side Bars*

LiftedGMC · 03-11-2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leolkfrm

this is what I put on mine but from a different source
AZ Truck Accessories | Aries Offroad*Aries Side Bars*

I dont want bars because the truck is a single cab. I'm looking at some single steps. Anyone have any recommendations for those types of steps? I found stuff like this Universal Truck Step by Go Rhino but I'm not sure if it will fit on my 87... Thanx for all the help by the way guys making me feel right at home.

03-10-2009, 09:20 PM	#1
LiftedGMC Full Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21	Cab Handles? I got an 87 GMC I was wondering if anyone knows of any custom handles for inside the cab like on the A pillar or something? I just need something for my wife to help her get in the truck sense she is prego..

03-11-2009, 03:38 AM	#3
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	A step may be more beneficial, they have 1x2 plastic exercise steps you put on the ground, then throw in the back. Assuming she is a passenger! Also a lot of the newer vehicles have handles built in, I'm sure one of them would be adaptable __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-11-2009, 05:42 AM	#4
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 1,196	like leo said just get a small step ladder so she can get in and out and throw it in the bed when she gets in and out and you dont have to worry about drilling any holes in your truck that way too. __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

03-11-2009, 11:58 AM	#7
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	How about an electric rv step for the drivers side, then remove it till the next baby Brad has an idea with the nerf bars, I did for my wife cause she is short, but you are lifted 6 1/2 inches, so even when she has it, it will be a problem getting the baby in, nerf would be a longe term solution __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-11-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,931	this is what I put on mine but from a different source AZ Truck Accessories \| Aries OffroadAries Side Bars __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

03-11-2009, 01:57 AM	#2
silverhairdeere Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: land between the lakes tn Posts: 1,633	if it is only temporary and looks don't matter go with a garage door handle . shd

03-11-2009, 10:38 AM	#6
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,547	lets define which truck she is having trouble getting into. if this is the one you posted pics of and she is pregnant, no matter how many grab handles you have is not going to help. you are probably best to go with nerf bars with custom mounting brackets to lower them to an easier to reach position. i bought the bars for my wife so she was able to get in and out of mine also. seems to help quite a bit. by the way, congrats on the new edition. how far along??

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