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"In '03, Ford made some interior changes to the trucks. Making the A-pillar grab handles standard on all models, among other upgrades over the '02 model year. They also changed how those A pillars mounted to the mody at the roof. '03+ a-pillar plastic doesn't fit an 02 and older truck. I found that out the hard way. BUT...some '02 and olders did come with a-pillar grabs. I believe they must've been part of an upgrade package or something. I'm unsure on which got it and which didn't. My 01 xlt 4x4 didn't have 'em, but my buddy's 98 xlt 4x4 did."
Just as you stated above...hmmm. Do we have a picture anywhere that shows how much they stick out? If it's going to look odd then I don't want to do it. I thought just from looking at the pictures of the a pillar trim they looked very similar to why mine look like.
EDIT:After more research it appears that the 01's would need the following discontinued parts.
Driver side with handle:
F87Z1003599AAA
Passenger side with handle:
XL5Z1003599AAB
Looks like I'm not going to be able to do this now. Darn!
-Nigel
Last edited on Fri Feb 16th, 2018 02:11 am by NewShockerGuy
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