Those black crashbars

[scooby0048]

On the newer 1000's, they are equipped with those black bars that resemble a roll cage down by the heater blower. I'm not tall but average size of 5'9" and I find these bars extremely awkward to use when I exit the PC. To maintain 3-point contact, I find myself leaning and almost having to step sideways out of the car which I find a little unsafe. Getting into the car they are nice and offer a lot of support.

On our cars we do not have external or A-frame mounted handhold I really dislike trying to grab that black bar everytime I get out of the car. I don't grab the door to exit as I did that once and the door came sliding closed and I almost lost my hand and biffed it face first. Do any of you taller guys (or average height) have any problems with that bar or am I just imagining all this?

 

[CHALLY9TX]

No problems here. There should be a handle on the PC besides that black bar you're talking about. If not then write it up and have the mechanics install one.


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[Future]

OK i will say it........Just be glad you have a new truck.....I still have one with wood shelves!! lol

 

[superballs63]

......Why must you point out their color?? Seems a bit racist to me.

I loved that area, I could strap my radio in there nicely, so the music filled the cab and as a bonus, I used it to step up into the cab.

 

[Indecisi0n]

OK i will say it........Just be glad you have a new truck.....I still have one with wood shelves!! lol

I don't even have shelves !

 

[Wally]

I call it "the knee whacker". If you are tall, you leg can hit it if you pivot just right. A piece of padding would help but that ain't gonna' happen.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I call it "the knee whacker". If you are tall, you leg can hit it if you pivot just right. A piece of padding would help but that ain't gonna' happen.

It wouldn't be too hard to wrap that bar in pipe insulation. I would rather they cushion the metal support around the driver's seat.

 

[Indecisi0n]

There should also be a handle. If not ask the mechanic to add one or use the door as contact when exiting. That bat is good for getting into the PC but that's all.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

No new handles on new cars will be installed unless we get approval from the higher ups in Automotive.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

No new handles on new cars will be installed unless we get approval from the higher ups in Automotive.

There is no need for any additional handles.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Padding is a possibility if something suitable can be provided. I haven't heard any mention of any difficulties in my area.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Padding is a possibility if something suitable can be provided. I haven't heard any mention of any difficulties in my area.

...nor have I but I could see where you could wrap some of that styrofoam pipe insulation around the bar...my biggest concern is the metal seat support...

 

[TooTechie]

I don't even have shelves !

I don't even have a seat! I have to stand while driving.

 

[Bottom rung]

Step down backwards. Facing the stairs while holding handrail with right hand. You must pivot before the step otherwise you will hit your knee.

 

[CHALLY9TX]

It wouldn't be too hard to wrap that bar in pipe insulation. I would rather they cushion the metal support around the driver's seat.

A lot of the pcs in our building do have pipe insulation wrapped around that metal support around the drivers seat.


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[CHALLY9TX]

No new handles on new cars will be installed unless we get approval from the higher ups in Automotive.

That sucks. The mechanics here would install one in a heartbeat.


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[Covemastah]

I don't even have shelves !

neither do i,,but I do have ac !!

 

[scooby0048]

OK i will say it........Just be glad you have a new truck.....I still have one with wood shelves!! lol

next you'll tell me you have to start it like the Flintstones...both feet out with Fred and Betty pushing!

 

[scooby0048]

I don't even have shelves !

Don't feel bad my other car doesn't have shelves either...

 

[scooby0048]

neither do i,,but I do have ac !!

I suppose you also have a CB and air ride seats...tomorrow you'll wake up and realize you're still in package and it was all a dream!....lol