Tonneau vs. Grab Handle

[strander100]

I received my 2019 GMC SLT this weekend and I was hoping to install a previously ordered Lo Pro yesterday. Sorry to say, this cover and others with the rails attached on the inside conflict with the new grab handle setup, if they use the stake pocket for the clamp farthest from the back window on the driver's side. Since Chuck previously reported that the Extang 2.0 would not work either due to another reason, besides the GM cover he purchased what other soft cover options are out there. Secondly, I'd like to know if Chuck or other new Silverado owners are dealing with the grab handles, too?

[z1boss]

2 hours ago, strander100 said:

I received my 2019 GMC SLT this weekend and I was hoping to install a previously ordered Lo Pro yesterday. Sorry to say, this cover and others with the rails attached on the inside conflict with the new grab handle setup, if they use the stake pocket for the clamp farthest from the back window on the driver's side. Since Chuck previously reported that the Extang 2.0 would not work either due to another reason, besides the GM cover he purchased what other soft cover options are out there. Secondly, I'd like to know if Chuck or other new Silverado owners are dealing with the grab handles, too?

I have the Undercover Ultra Flex cover and it does not block the grab handles.  There is a clamp that mounts inside them but its far down enough where I never notice it when using the handles.

[Cmillerjr]

No issues here, the GM cover doesn’t use the pocket for mounts. The holes the GM cover uses are pre-existing in the metal, you have to drill though the plastic bed rail cover. If you pull back the the bed rail cover you should see the holes. 

[strander100]

Thanks Chuck. As usual, you are on top of it. I will probably go with the GM cover, after my return request was accepted by Truck Addons for the Truxedo soft roll up cover. However, because I'm not a fan of the GM-type handle clamps, which mostly represent the other versions on the market for soft folding covers, I'm still trying to find a way to make the Trifecta work. I like their handle clamps and the quality is first rate, based upon my previous experience. 

 

After numerous calls to different places, I finally got a person who was straight with me and seemed to be on top of things. Molly at Extang stated that the Trifecta 2.0 has been changed over the past year and during that time the cover required clamps in the stake pockets to keep it down. And since the upper level trims on the 2019 T1 Sierras have the assist handle on the driver's side of the box, covering up the knock out plug for the stake pocket, she said they are currently not selling the Trifecta 2.0 for this category of truck. 

 

When I asked her, what would work, she said that she knew they were doing testing and measurements this week to work around the assist handle issue on the 5.8 bed and that she needed some time, before getting back to me. I did not ask her yet about Chuck's complaint having to do with the power tailgate not opening, but I will. I'm on hold now, but will report back. Here is a picture of the assist handle in the truck bed covering up the knock out plug.

[Jphutch22]

Can the handle be removed to accommodate a tonneau cover? I never use a handle and a good bed cover is important a to me. 

I’m expecting delivery of my AT4 next week and Ive yet to find a tonneau cover that works with the Multipro, has the ability to lock and will allow my dirt bikes to fit in the bed. Any help would be much appreciated. 

[CAE AT4]

On 11/16/2018 at 5:47 AM, Jphutch22 said:

Can the handle be removed to accommodate a tonneau cover? I never use a handle and a good bed cover is important a to me. 

I’m expecting delivery of my AT4 next week and Ive yet to find a tonneau cover that works with the Multipro, has the ability to lock and will allow my dirt bikes to fit in the bed. Any help would be much appreciated. 

Yes, you can remove the handle to mount the bed cover bracket. attached is a pic of the Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite mount.

 

Word of caution - You will need to be careful when removing the 2 handle nuts. the bracket that the bolts are attached to, can fall into the cavity behind the bed.

[Bruce Ensminger]

^{Can anyone please tell me where I can purchase one of these bed grab handles ? Asking everywhere the only dealer that might order for me wants $250.48 OUCH !}

[Bruce Ensminger]

Found the assist handle at the third GMC dealer . They would order one for me , would not give me the part # their price ----$250.48 plus tax ----  WOW !

Someone has got to start making a copy at a better price .

[Smoothbassman]

I want one of these handles for myself.

Not for that price though.

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[bikoman]

If you find one a lot cheaper please let me know

[Smoothbassman]

On 9/27/2019 at 7:31 PM, Bruce Ensminger said:

Found the assist handle at the third GMC dealer . They would order one for me , would not give me the part # their price ----$250.48 plus tax ----  WOW !

Someone has got to start making a copy at a better price .

Did you get the parts yet. The part numbers should be on the package that it came in. 

[FishinJ]

The Retrax does not interfere with the handle.  

[towdog333]

On 10/29/2018 at 8:36 AM, z1boss said:

I have the Undercover Ultra Flex cover and it does not block the grab handles.  There is a clamp that mounts inside them but its far down enough where I never notice it when using the handles.

I have the exact cover n   no problem with the grab handle

[UGAreb]

On 10/29/2018 at 8:36 AM, z1boss said:

I have the Undercover Ultra Flex cover and it does not block the grab handles.  There is a clamp that mounts inside them but its far down enough where I never notice it when using the handles.

Grab handles? Does your truck have two grab handles, or are you referring to the stake pockets? If I read the initial question right, the OP wasn't asking about interference with the rear stake pockets, but the folding grab bar/grab handle on the driver's side of the rear of the bed.

[Semedar]

On 9/27/2019 at 2:12 PM, Bruce Ensminger said:

^{Can anyone please tell me where I can purchase one of these bed grab handles ? Asking everywhere the only dealer that might order for me wants $250.48 OUCH !}

 

On 9/27/2019 at 6:31 PM, Bruce Ensminger said:

Found the assist handle at the third GMC dealer . They would order one for me , would not give me the part # their price ----$250.48 plus tax ----  WOW !

Someone has got to start making a copy at a better price .

 

On 9/27/2019 at 7:25 PM, Smoothbassman said:

I want one of these handles for myself.

Not for that price though.

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On 9/27/2019 at 9:30 PM, bikoman said:

If you find one a lot cheaper please let me know

 

On 10/11/2019 at 5:05 AM, Smoothbassman said:

Did you get the parts yet. The part numbers should be on the package that it came in. 

Part Number: 84532302

Name: GM Handle / In-bed step handle

 

I found it for $161.99 searching through all the GM parts websites. Ordered mine and will probably get it in a month and a half due to the strike.