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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 04:16 AM
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Grab handle/visor

Are the grab handles (passenger side) and the side visor (driver side) interchangeable? The contours of the headliner seem to be the same on both sides, and the bolts seem to be the same distance. I mention this because I like having a grab handle on my side. I could order one from parts and install.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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I haven't done this myself, but I have read that they are interchangeable. Someone had replaced the passenger side handle with a sun visor.

Why don't you just swap them, side-to-side? Then you'd have a driver's-side handle, and a passenger-side visor - - for no cost at all.


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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 04:53 AM
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I'd do that, but then my wife would want it back.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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see this thread it explains alot

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-sunvisor.html
 
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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rickdesign
I'd do that, but then my wife would want it back.
Just tell her that you replaced that useless and ugly handle on her side with a new optional sunvisor, just for her comfort and convenience!

She might buy it...
 
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