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Now I know they are different, how should I fix it?
Well, I just learned that 98-02 A-pillar trim is different from 03+

So, how should I go about making these work, or should I just give up and cry?


 
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It is awfully difficult to cut plastic pieces and re-glue the new piece on a new part and expect it to stay, whats the advantage of the different A-pillar pieces? do they look different?
 
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It is awfully difficult to cut plastic pieces and re-glue the new piece on a new part and expect it to stay, whats the advantage of the different A-pillar pieces? do they look different?
Grab handles
 
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How do you attach the grab handle to the old style pillars? They don't have the mount tabs to screw the handle to. do they?
 
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Apparently the 98-02 grab handle A pillars are really hard to find, but you still have to have the metal tabs behind the holes to screw the handles into
 
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Well, my secret is a plastic welder. Sand them smooth, texture paint and top coat with the correct interior color. I have done ALOT of custom work to my interior with that.
 
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I'd have to see them for real, but you might be able to do some slight modification and move the clip. I can't remember what they all look like.
 
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I'd have to see them for real, but you might be able to do some slight modification and move the clip. I can't remember what they all look like.
The problem is that the clip is too large, it sticks out further than mine, I can seat the clip, but with it being longer, the trim doesn't sit flush.
 
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so trim the plastic the clip attaches too. A little bit off the top and sides and it should fit.
 
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I'll bring them to the dune, hopefully someone will have a dremel. I don't
 
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I didn't pack one, But i brought side cutters. So there's that.

And on top of that. i remember to bring stuff to do your seats too.
 
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