My 98 two wheel drive has a grab handle next to the windshield on the passenger side. On 4X4's there is one on both sides. I can see that mine is secured to the "A" pillar with screws (machined) which go into the "A" pillar so it is strong and secure. Likely into a reinforced threaded nut type area.
Are these reinforced areas on both sides of the common cab ? Would All I need to do is get a driver's side "A" pillar cover which has the grab handle ?
Thanks, .

 

First you would need to take off the original a pillar moulding and see if it is tapped with the threads needed to install the moulding, then you can go from there. i will post a pic of what those look like later

 

This what you should see tapped into the pillar. If it doesn't have them you wound need to drill a hole and put these in.

 

Threads needed to install the grab handle I guess you mean.
Thanks so much. Dose that pillar moulding just pull/pop off ? Are used Expeditions also a possible source for driver's side grab handles ?

 

yeah the just pop off, but you need some leverage, if you can get a clip removal tool, it will come in handy for removing any kind of moulding and clips. you can pick one up at your local auto store

 

as for the expedition mouldings... i dont know know if they would fit, i dont see why not, if pretty much everything from an expedition can be used on our trucks.

 

Mine is a 2wd single cab 02 and I have a grab handle on both sides.