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Old Sep 27, 2009
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Grab handle nut size

I cant find the socket that fits inside the grab handle to tighten it. Grab handle is that handle at passenger and driver side for support while offroading I guess. Mine came loose and just wondering what you guys use to tighten it. Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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its a metric 5.5mm socket that fits it.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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Yep 5.5
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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We call them oh **** handles here.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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ha 98ranger, thats what I call them too, took a while to find out they were called grab handles. Thanks for the info!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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Or do what I did....get rid of those weird fitting screws and replace them with phillips head machine screws!
 
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Old Sep 27, 2009
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Or do what I did....get rid of those weird fitting screws and replace them with phillips head machine screws!
Do you have a "fix it" for everything? lol
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009
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He does, doesn't he !

Good guy to have around.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009
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A 7/32s will work if I remember right.
 
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