so, my buddy’s 97 f150 has this totally busted driver side grab handle, right? first time I tried to pull it, it snapped like a twig. I was like, great, now I gotta fix this.
I went to the junkyard, found a suitable match, but it was pretty gross. And you gotta remove those door panels, which is a whole adventure. got any tips on that part?
But once it was off, it was just a couple bolts. Super simple. Then I realized I shoulda cleaned the inside while I was at it. why do we always forget to do that? anyhow, you think a new grab handle will make my truck feel younger?
I ve tackled that grab handle issue for my buddy’s 1997 F150 in Minnesota last winter. It’s simple really just pop off the old screws and get a new one from a junkyard. It’ll feel brand new again.
I once had to do this on my buddy’s 97 F150 in Michigan and man it was a challenge but worth it.
Just make sure you get the right part it’s not as simple as it seems.
man I remember messing with my 97 f150 in my buddy’s garage in Ohio trying to fix the grab handle
it was a pain but we just went to a junkyard found a matching one cheap and swapped it in
so much easier than I thought
if you got a basic set of tools you should be good to go
I ve gone through this before it’s not so bad you’re gonna need some tools though I did mine last summer in my garage it felt rewarding. Just take your time.
Ive replaced a grab handle on my old F150 in my garage in Michigan it was a bit tricky but honestly not too bad just needed some patience and a wrench I’ve seen them on eBay for cheap too
Ive done it on my 97 up in Wisconsin last winter my handle just snapped one day. Real pain getting in the truck without it. I found a used one online for cheap so that was sweet. Just took a few bolts and it was good as new. Good luck with yours
I remember trying to fix my friend’s 97 F150 up in Montana last summer. First thing I did was grab some tools from the garage. It’s a pain to figure it out but once you pop off the cover it ain’t too bad. Just get a replacement from the junkyard.
Pretty cheap too if you know where to look.
I ve been in that boat in Ohio with my old f150 the handle just snapped one day for no reason
grabbed a replacement online and it was super easy to swap out no tools needed
so I remember the first time I needed to replace mine on my 97 f150 in a small town in Ohio I think it was just falling apart one day when I pulled it with a bit too much force
I ve heard there are kits online but honestly just hitting up a junkyard might be easier and you might find other treasures for your ride too
good luck with it trust me it feels good to fix that little thing
Replacing that driver side grab handle is a bit of a hassle but worth it. I have a 97 F150 too and mine broke last winter in a parking lot in Michigan. I ve seen some good tutorials online and parts are pretty cheap on eBay. Just make sure you have a good screwdriver and some patience. It’s like a tiny adventure in the world of truck repairs. Keep truckin’ I guess.
I’ve had my 97 F150 for years now and that grab handle has been a pain lately. I just used some generic ones from a local auto parts store in North Carolina they fit okay but don’t quite match the interior vibe.
My buddy said to look for OEM parts online. Total game changer since they actually match.
I have this old F150 it’s a beast but the grab handle snapped like a twig last winter.
I ve been thinking of replacing it for while now just haven’t gotten around to it.
I found some online guides that look pretty easy actually
Just gotta figure out the right tools and I ll be set.
Probably head to the junkyard too you never know what you might find.
man I remember when I had to swap out my old grab handle in my buddy’s 97 F150 in Texas those things are a pain.
the plastic gets brittle over time but surprisingly the swap ain’t too hard just some screws and a little patience.
gotta love those old trucks though they have character
I remember when I had to replace mine on my old F150 up in Michigan. It was like a mini adventure. I finally just grabbed a wrench and went for it.
Honestly it wasn’t that hard but took way longer than I thought. Just make sure ya get the right part.
I have a 1997 F150 and let me tell you grab handles are tricky. I replaced mine last summer in my garage in Michigan. Simple fix really just pop off the trim and unbolt it.
I’ve seen folks give up and just duct tape it but that ain’t classy. Just order one online and it’ll come right to your door. Good luck with it hope you find the right part.
I had a 97 F150 and those handles always broke. Found a replacement online but the color didn’t match.
Still better than a long drive without it in North Carolina. Good luck
I ve done this swap on my 98 F150 in Texas. Such a pain getting the old one off. Just need a socket wrench and a little patience honestly.
Always feels fresh when things get fixed.