When I did this I did not have to remove the plastic trim piece that goes around the step cap. I just hogged out the inner diameter of the raised portion of the plastic retainer tabs so that the metal access plate would sit recessed and flush. I also did not feel like going to the stealership and buying the screws for $2.50 a piece only to put them in to thin sheet metal that always strips out. I drilled out the holes completely and installed riv-nuts with a nice thick and deep thread so they would never strip out.
Thank you,, figured out you only have 2 nuts to take out, pull clip for lock, it all falls out put new handle on, then put lock in and new clip, the make sure everything lines up then tighten nuts,, don't over tighten,, everything is plastic 😊
I have a 2007 F-250 that I am putting a 2016 tailgate with step on and I want to delete the handle also. Can you please send the part number for the black metal piece you used to replace the plastic piece with as well as the replacement bolt part number? Thank you, I appreciate your time and the video.
Nice video! I have a 2015 F250 and I’m going to delete the handle as well.
When I did this I did not have to remove the plastic trim piece that goes around the step cap. I just hogged out the inner diameter of the raised portion of the plastic retainer tabs so that the metal access plate would sit recessed and flush. I also did not feel like going to the stealership and buying the screws for $2.50 a piece only to put them in to thin sheet metal that always strips out. I drilled out the holes completely and installed riv-nuts with a nice thick and deep thread so they would never strip out.
Thank you,, figured out you only have 2 nuts to take out, pull clip for lock, it all falls out put new handle on, then put lock in and new clip, the make sure everything lines up then tighten nuts,, don't over tighten,, everything is plastic 😊
Excellent Video..! Just what I was looking for hence, remove that god awful assist bar from my 2013 f150. Thanks!
Of course 😁
Great video! Very helpful!
Did you do the liner yet? Link please. Thank you!
Yes I did, and sold the truck 7 months ago.
Is there a way to integrate the pop out handle from the newer trucks? Thanks!
I have a 2007 F-250 that I am putting a 2016 tailgate with step on and I want to delete the handle also.
Can you please send the part number for the black metal piece you used to replace the plastic piece with as well as the replacement bolt part number?
Thank you, I appreciate your time and the video.
I have all the links to the items in the video description (which will have the P/N's).
2010 f150 delete panel would be nice link to have
My apologies, I do not own an F150 to test fitment with but thanks for watching!
How do you access the camera ? Mine quite working and removing the plastic cover like you did don’t give access
No clue, haven't had to mess with the camera. I would have to bet that the metal cover I put on gives you access.
Will that cover piece fit a 2014 f150???
I do not know, I only have an F250 to test fitment.
Where did you get the black plate ?
Link in the video description.
ANYONE TRY THIS ON A F150??????