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  1. 18th February 2009, 10:27 AM #1
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    Lifted D1 - assistance for vertically challenged

    Now that I've done a 2" lift on my D1, my wife - who is a little vertically challenged - is having trouble getting into it.
    Its only going to get worse when I get new tyres, so what options are there to make it easier for her to get in.

    The only things I can think of are a grab handle on the A pillar, or a side step.

    Anyone had the same issue or got any good suggestions?

    Steve

    PS: Leaving her at home or gym work/Jenny Craig to improve agility are NOT good suggestions
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  2. 18th February 2009, 11:55 AM #2
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    A-Z and L-k white pages on castors , can she reach the pass side grab handle ?
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  3. 18th February 2009, 12:03 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by steveG View Post
    Anyone had the same issue or got any good suggestions?
    Trade it in on a D3. Program her key so that it settles to access hieght when she presses the button

    I'm 6'3" and my Mrs is 5'2", so I know the issue.
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  4. 18th February 2009, 12:18 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by loanrangie View Post
    A-Z and L-k white pages on castors , can she reach the pass side grab handle ?
    LOL - took me a while !!!
    Its an SRS airbag model so no grab handle on the dash :-(
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  5. 18th February 2009, 12:26 PM #5
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    How about one of these?

    http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jAr-z0nLqt...ortureRack.jpg

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  6. 18th February 2009, 01:06 PM #6
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    How about electric side steps like on the Lincoln Navigator. Push a button, & out they slide. I sure you could get the option of having 2 steps, so that it would be just like walking up stairs...


    http://www.lincoln.com/navigator/ext...erior_features
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  7. 18th February 2009, 01:44 PM #7
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    just get her a milk crate!
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  8. 18th February 2009, 01:51 PM #8
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    Well i think seeing you were the person who got the lift you should lay on the ground when she needs to get in and out so she can use you as a step ...its a cheap option!

    Or some side steps would be good.
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  9. 18th February 2009, 02:17 PM #9
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    Well my Rangie has a 2inch lift and recaros with big side bolsters.
    BUT she says it good fun getting in.
    Regards Philip A
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  10. 18th February 2009, 02:25 PM #10
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    Iv actually had a cloes female companion fall out face first onto tar...that was apparently too far.
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