Driver's Side Grab Bar

[BillyGoatHT]

OK...who else is having problems with thier grab bar getting in/out of their truck? My buddy has a Ram Truck too and his fell completely off while mine is just loose...Is OEM the way to go to replace? Anyone install their own? Let me know...

 

[quietpeen]

They are not secured the best and others have had the same problem.

 

[HemiBabe]

Apparently this is a pretty common problem... OEM replacement is usually the way to go and should come with installation instructions. I'm sure our vendor, 3rdstrike can get his hands on one for ya!

 

[truckin151]

I'd replace it with one with a gauge pod but thats just me. Regardless, unless you fix the mounting brackets that hold the POS on (2 screws on the handle) you'll run into it over and over. Problem is the mount for them is made of plastic. So you are screwing a metal screw through a plastic cylinder into the metal pillar bar, guess whats going to fail first.

 

[bigbadram1500]

Interesting. I haven't heard of this problem. Do they come loose from use?

 

[BillyGoatHT]

BBR...this is a common problem from what i understand...

Truckin151...i've seen the steel grab bars if that's what you're referring to. I imagine those are bolted into the frame though, no? What about going Monster Truck and throwing a nylon strap grab?

 

[Silver Longbed]

Mine came off about two years ago. I just stuck it back in place for looks. I do enjoy watching the guys at the car wash fall out when they grab it.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

I broke mine 4-5 years ago but i am a chunky monkey. Don't use my 3 gauge pillar since the truck is low now.

 

[BillyGoatHT]

HAHA...good point...How do you like your Pro Comp 35's? I have the same size tire but on 17's. Getting Trail Grapplers next week.

 

[truckin151]

Interesting. I haven't heard of this problem. Do they come loose from use?

No the plastic piece the screw goes through to mount it to the main pillar cracks and breaks so when you go to grab it and put any weight on it it rips the screw through the plastic part and you wind up on the floor

BBR...this is a common problem from what i understand...

Truckin151...i've seen the steel grab bars if that's what you're referring to. I imagine those are bolted into the frame though, no? What about going Monster Truck and throwing a nylon strap grab?

Those would still end up mounting to the same location. Best thing to do is take it off, takes all but 10min max, and see how it looksif the plastic is cracked, get a new one, if the screw is just loose then tighten it up. Really unless the entire piece is made of metal, any plastic part can fail.

Once you take it off though (if you havent) you will see what I am talking about, should have a picture somewhere around here.

 

[reefguy89]

Interesting. I haven't heard of this problem. Do they come loose from use?

the plastic breaks from to much force. There is a kit that has some metal inserts for it.

heres a like to the kit and what breaks.

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[BillyGoatHT]

Thanks brother...i'll remove it this evening and take a look.

 

[Silver Longbed]

I like the Pro Comps they have lasted longer than any tires Ive had, but I want something a little more agressive.

 

[BillyGoatHT]

reefguy...i appreciate the link and it's exactly what i need. However i have an 06, is that a problem...the link advertises 02-05.

 

[truckin151]

They should be the same, not a real fan of those though, to me it seems like they just move the stress point to another plastic area.

 

[reefguy89]

They should be the same, not a real fan of those though, to me it seems like they just move the stress point to another plastic area.

yea i agree that and i would never pay that much for them. I dont even use it. I would much rather just have gauges there.

 

[nim81]

i must be lucky, i use mine every time i get in the truck and im 210+ lbs. im gunna go see if it can hold all my weight

 

[KGBIGCOUNTRY]

Never used mine but I have passangers that used my pass side ones a few times and it got cracked around the top support bolt. I just replaced it with an OEM one and told them its not a pull up bar in gym class.