"Oh ****" handles?

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  1. ccheeks14

    ccheeks14 Member

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    Anybody ever seen a maverick with ceiling handles or have any recommendations for add-on? Just wondering :thumbs2:
     
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    Moneymaker 1 Green Street Beasts

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    I thought about installing some, not only are they good for "oh s*** handles" but they can help me get in and out of my car easier, there is plenty of metal to attach some to on both sides.
     
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    The vehicles that I've seen that have them, have a really secure mounting arrangement. There is usually a plate inside the pillar and the nuts for the handle are welded on to it. I don't see any way to do that on the Maverick. Just screwing a handle onto the pillar would not be safe! Just my [​IMG]
     
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    Not a problem if your headliner is out, thats what I was thinking, I could actually remove the side of my headliner and install some there, I see your point on just screwing them on though, but you know if you did and one came off in your hand you would say "ohh s***".
     
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    LMAO now youve got me considering putting some in both cars just for those oh s***t moments
    curb hopper had one of those moments and couldve used one of these handles. it wouldve kept him from trying to use my shoulder for one from the back seat when we were in a full on swing :D
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Just screw them into the door.
     

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