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Op, thanks so much for posting this, a forum usually cost me money seeing what others do to their truck and then me spending money but this time it saved me lol. Tomorrow I'm ordering the GM front and rear molded mud flaps, all for free. I really debated the bed light kit but I need mud flaps more than I want bed lights.

 

 

Yea I have spent a lot from things I learned on forums. The mod in the back of my head now is the driver's side grab handle - learned about it on this forum.

 

Good choice - mine came with the bed lights after I thought they got left of the order - but more of a wow-gee-whiz thing than practical.... Now the GM tie-downs I like - and can be found on eBay much more reasonable - that's were I got mine even before the truck arrived....

 

 

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Yea I have spent a lot from things I learned on forums. The mod in the back of my head now is the driver's side grab handle - learned about it on this forum.

 

Good choice - mine came with the bed lights after I thought they got left of the order - but more of a wow-gee-whiz thing than practical.... Now the GM tie-downs I like - and can be found on eBay much more reasonable - that's were I got mine even before the truck arrived....

 

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You gotta do the drivers side grab handle. So basic but makes a difference. I did this on my truck and was well worth it. Just takes a bit of time to get used to using that versus grabbing the steering wheel though!

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Yea I have spent a lot from things I learned on forums. The mod in the back of my head now is the driver's side grab handle - learned about it on this forum.

 

Good choice - mine came with the bed lights after I thought they got left of the order - but more of a wow-gee-whiz thing than practical.... Now the GM tie-downs I like - and can be found on eBay much more reasonable - that's were I got mine even before the truck arrived....

 

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Mine came with the driver side grab handle and I love it, it's the way every truck should come. Love your tie downs, now I'm off to eBay to look around.

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Krusty

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Mine came with the driver side grab handle and I love it, it's the way every truck should come. Love your tie downs, now I'm off to eBay to look around.

 

Sweet baby Jesus - I gotta have the grab handle now. Sounds like grey for black interior........ This correct?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-2017-Chevy-Silverado-or-GMC-Sierra-Gray-Left-Driver-Assist-Handle-23285090-/182482241940?hash=item2a7cca0994:g:CDEAAOSwYGFUwQbx&vxp=mtr

 

Here's the seller I got tie-downs from:

http://stores.ebay.com/Big-Mikes-Truck-Stuff?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

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Krusty

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You gotta do the drivers side grab handle. So basic but makes a difference. I did this on my truck and was well worth it. Just takes a bit of time to get used to using that versus grabbing the steering wheel though!

 

Sweet baby Jesus - I gotta have the grab handle now. Sounds like grey for black interior........ This correct?

 

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/23135699

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Sweet baby Jesus - I gotta have the grab handle now. Sounds like grey for black interior........ This correct?

 

http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oe-gm/23135699

It looks just like mine, seems like a good price, bet GM would sell it for a lot more. And thanks for the link. Now back to eBay lol.

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See my post #13 above - one peep used it Friday - 5 months after purchase........

 

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I'm going to try to use this too even though I bought it 7 months ago. I guess we'll see.

 

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SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks - So the extisting cover just pops off starting at the top - with your fingers - no tools required?

 

 

I found it easier to use a flat head screwdriver (or if you have a proper pry tool, that works too) to start it at the top. Once you have enough room to get your fingers in it just pops off. Might take a bit of force but you don't need any other tools. Once it's off, you need to detach the safety clip (this prevents the A pillar trim from smacking you in the face if the air bag goes off). Some guys cut it off, but I just unclipped it and then it essentially clips back onto it self to keep it out of the way. It'll make more sense when you see it. Then you just place the new handle over the two holes and secure it with the bolts.

 

I'm useless when it comes to this stuff and even I was able to do it, lol.

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So how exactly do I use this? Just go into the parts department and show them the email printed?

 

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