Buyer Beware: KTJO 4X4 Driver's Side Grab Handles w/ A Pillars, HUD, and Bowl Lights

Mine finally showed up today after 13 months. My covers are correct and I have 2 matching bolts so I'll take that as a win.

 

I think the label generation is semi-automated. I chose FedEx ($5 more than USPS) and the tracking number I got is FedEx

 

You wanted to different length bolts.

 

2021-01-04 17:00 PT: Installed. Took 15-25 minutes.

My tips for good simple install:

• Do not fully place the trim into its final position before threading the bolts
• Try starting the threads while the handle is disconnected from the trim
  
• You are not wrong, they don't line up well

My tips for not caring so much:

• Remove and install the passenger one and tell me how perfectly, how magically, how wondrously it lines up.
  
• Drink a beer, have a smoke, pet your dog.

It's been good hanging with you tossers (handlers?), but I shall unwatch this thread and never forget.

 

Received mine and the Hardware is correct, received two lower Tab-Bolt Covers and Either one will lock-Snap into place. I’m going to try some OEM Tabs. Both top and bottom. There’re on order.

 

Just sayin' but @HFDane and you would have had an easier time bending the clip. I'm pretty convinced that the design was done on a Taco or cab model that was way out of tolerance to start.

If you notice weird gaps (shadows) around the top or at the door seal, bending will fix that.

 

Already was tried by another poster. Don't fit.

 

I'd really be interested in how the OEM covers work out for you. Also, can you share the OEM part numbers you found for those pieces?

 

I will agree with that wholeheartedly. The sample should have been tested on like 5 trucks, or simply had more tolerance in the mold.

As for gaps, the gasket could touch a little better, but it is cold and I am very familiar with things being problematic in low temps

Anyway, no snark toward you or anyone else necessarily intended! This is definitely NOT an OEM quality part!

 

Absolutely no snark taken!

It is quite apparent that the seller has no experience in the design of interfacing parts or the tooling world and crutched too heavily on online relationships. Lesson learned here.

 

Bummer. Welp I need to source a Top Tab then. Thanks Tony.

Looks like they aren’t going to work.

 

Assuming OR Black? Will add.

 

Correct, thanks.

 

Cool. Added.

 

I looked up the part # of the Handle itself that came in the kit and it came up on a Toyota Parts Site.
I figured the OEM Tabs will work and called my contact parts guy and ordered them.

 

Yeah. That label is 100% bullshit. No matter what, it would be a different part number because it is a mirrored part at a minimum. IRL, it is a completely different design.


Just moar of the KTJO4x4 "For the Community" service.

or lack thereof

It's fucking pathetic.

 

Edit:
I was able to get the Tab to Seat.

 

Based on part number, looks like Advance Auto in Ffx, Chantilly... etc. Have them in stock. You can probably find a 25% off coupon code to apply. Not sure where in NoVa you're at but looks like they're in stock everywhere. Better hurry up and snatch them before more people start getting their handles .

 

Well. @PapaRee 's upper cover arrived. Which caused me to change my vote. There were some nicks / gouges in the lower edge of the upper handle opening. I thought that they might get hidden by the cover. NOPE! FFS!

There's zero chance, but I sincerely hope that KTJO4x4 goes out of business. She won't given the social media sheeple, but a dood can dream . . .

 

Let me help you try to get a complete replacement. I saw the ding in your handle, and, on top of all things, that's not right. You've been generous enough with your time to keep this thread going, let me give it a shot. PM me your order number, or post it here. It's worth a try...