A Pillars

Kapt · Jun 7, 2016

Mine are broke again. Sick of this. Anyone know where to get a-pillars without the grab handles? Fix this problem once and for all I will!!

Hot Ducer · Jun 7, 2016

How did you fix them before? I just did my passenger side and it seems pretty strong.

2003 1500 QuadCab 5.7 4x4

Kapt · Jun 7, 2016

How did I replace them before? I bought a different truck

Core-Lokt · Jun 7, 2016

Maybe reinforce new ones where they tend to break? Surely, something like JB Weld and some fiberglass mesh ought to make them more durable.

Kapt · Jun 7, 2016

A good idea worth looking into for sure.

SilverStreak88 · Jun 7, 2016

Okay, I just fixed mine for the final time and they're a 100 times better now.

Hot Ducer · Jun 8, 2016

Go to home depot and get 2 brass 1/2" reducer plugs (air compressor area), two 1.5" #12 bolts, some washers, two hose clamps, and maybe some super glue for good measure.

1. Trim the plastic so that it doesnt have any of the "end " on it. Screw the threaded end of the plug into the back of the A pillar.
2. Use hose clamps to tighten down
3. Dab some super glue around clamps and in the threads as well.
4. Reassemble A pillar into truck.

2003 1500 QuadCab 5.7 4x4

Kapt · Jun 8, 2016

Hot Ducer said:
Go to home depot and get 2 brass 1/2" reducer plugs (air compressor area), two 1.5" #12 bolts, some washers, two hose clamps, and maybe some super glue for good measure.

1. Trim the plastic so that it doesnt have any of the "end " on it. Screw the threaded end of the plug into the back of the A pillar.
2. Use hose clamps to tighten down
3. Dab some super glue around clamps and in the threads as well.
4. Reassemble A pillar into truck.

2003 1500 QuadCab 5.7 4x4

Fantastic!!!! Thank you

knightp25 · Jun 9, 2016

just ordered one from ebay for 47.00

Kapt · Jun 9, 2016

Reinforce it so you don't have to do it again

Ceri · Jun 9, 2016

In my 04 I added a couple of washers that fit perfectly in the holes. It prevented the hole plastic from ripping, but could still pull out the nut side from the sheet metal. It wasn't 100%, but it did help.

Core-Lokt · Jun 9, 2016

Ceri said:
In my 04 I added a couple of washers that fit perfectly in the holes. It prevented the hole plastic from ripping, but could still pull out the nut side from the sheet metal. It wasn't 100%, but it did help.

Hello, and Welcome. As you note, that's some help. But the rest of the socket needs some reinforcement. As it so happens, I have an SRT pillar trim for upcoming work handy and I think if the right part is found, something needs to be bonded to the backside of the socket. This is just an idea..

A cheap thin-wall socket could possibly be bonded outside the socket. Something long and cut to length and the square ratchet end might need opening up for the bolt shank. The above won't fit, as that's an 18MM socket and too small.

This is a 27MM impact socket. Bad shape for the purpose, but just to get an idea of size. It's a six-point and fits slightly loose. Probably a 26MM would work..possibly a 25MM 12-point. I think if one could find the right socket and apply epoxy to the inside then slide over the bolt socket, it would be quite durable. Probably just break farther up :roflsquared:

Hot Ducer · Jun 12, 2016

Kapt said:
Fantastic!!!! Thank you

Did you get it fixed? I think I quoted 2 1.5" screws but I actually used 2". Let me know and I can add pictures.

2003 1500 QuadCab 5.7 4x4

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