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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Hey Ijust bought some drag bars. My question is do you have to get new grips or can you use the old ones? I just don't know how they come off. I know alot of off road guys glue them on. Also any tips for the install would be great. I dont have the bars yet but will be on the way shortly and want to put them on asap after getting them.

I do have a manual so hopefully my non-mechanical *** can get er done.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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You can use your stock grips. just get a screw drive in between the bar and grip and wiggle the adhesive free, twisting it to break it off. Its kind of a pain but can be done
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Right on man. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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ORIGINAL: SeanS

You can use your stock grips. just get a screw drive in between the bar and grip and wiggle the adhesive free, twisting it to break it off. Its kind of a pain but can be done
That's what I did but to be honest with you if I did it again I would just cut the grips off and buy some new ones.
 
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