Passenger Assist Handle Kit [E6TZ-9940346-A]

[1986F150Six]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1980-1991-FORD-BRONCO-INTERIOR-ASSIST-GRAB-HANDLE-RH-CHROME/192438578006?epid=1237211232&hash=item2cce3bab56:g:U5EAAOSwn9VaYJG1&vxp=mtr

[Dyn Blin]

Dumb question- from the diagram I can barely make out in the ad, these install on the exterior of the cab, correct?

[Gary Lewis]

Pretty sure they are exterior items.  I've seen them mounted on the outside before.

[Ford F834]

Interesting. I have pulled a number of these at the junkyard but I assumed they were all aftermarket. Mine may be (aftermarket) but I guess I should take a closer look and see if any may be OEM?

I already showed David, but I ended up finding OEM handles that I like better off of F600/F700 medium duty trucks:

[grumpin]

Interesting, getting harder for me to get in and out now.

Especially in, even more so when somebody parks six inches from my truck!

[Gary Lewis]

Jonathan - I like that handle far, far better than the one that started this thread.  That's 'cause the first one looks like a bathroom towel rod to me.  I think you could probably find the same thing at Home Depot.  

[1986F150Six]

Hmmmm? Fellow forum member reamer, where are you? I bet you could make these and add to your list of Bullnose offerings!

[reamer]

Well, lets see...a couple of different angle shots........

[1986F150Six]

Just for ideas: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-1996-Up-Ford-Medium-Heavy-Truck-O-S-Assist-BD-Handle-Freightliner/192075282385?epid=2131682054&hash=item2cb89437d1:g:PpgAAOSwnHZYdUWQ&vxp=mtr

[reamer]

Smart a**  

[1986F150Six]

A wise man once said, "if that was meant as a compliment, then I thank you!"

[Gary Lewis]

[Ford F834]

1986F150Six wrote

Just for ideas: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-1996-Up-Ford-Medium-Heavy-Truck-O-S-Assist-BD-Handle-Freightliner/192075282385?epid=2131682054&hash=item2cb89437d1:g:PpgAAOSwnHZYdUWQ&vxp=mtr

Wow! Expensive! And that’s just for one! I now have 4 waiting to go on my crew cab but I hope to find another pair for the ‘81. Not paying that much though!

Interesting that the came in black. That is what I will need for the XLS-esque look, but gloss black paint will have to do...

Just to add to the info, those have a wedge shaped plastic shim between the fastening end and the cab. The fasteners are high quality stainless torx head screws that thread into captive nuts mounted inside the cab wall. The rounds on the aluminum bar are very comfortable in the hands. They are not much to look at but very functional and well done.

[1986F150Six]

Ford F834 wrote

1986F150Six wrote

Just for ideas: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-1996-Up-Ford-Medium-Heavy-Truck-O-S-Assist-BD-Handle-Freightliner/192075282385?epid=2131682054&hash=item2cb89437d1:g:PpgAAOSwnHZYdUWQ&vxp=mtr

Interesting that the came in black. That is what I will need for the XLS-esque look, but gloss black paint will have to do...

Why not bring yours to Skiatook and ask Gary if you can powder coat?

[Gary Lewis]

Beat me to it.  I was just about to comment that the sky's the limit on colors as we can blast and powder coat the handles when you are here.  

[Ford F834]

Thank you! That would be fantastic, especially since this will be a high wear area. I know we talked about doing that with windshield trim but were unsure it could take the heat. These should definitely take it without warping. 😀

[reamer]

There are 5 currently available at Bob Allen Ford in Kansas.....

[Gary Lewis]

At what price?

[reamer]

Don't know, Only did a parts search.....