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

There must be significant variation in the positioning of that upper threaded attachment point from the factory. I struggled because I mistakenly thought the lower point (with clipnut) was the troublesome one. So I attached that one first, and then tried to get the upper bolt in. After about a half dozen on/offs of the entire KTJO assembly, I decided to thread the bolt into the upper attachment and bend it away from the windshield just a bit. I hardly bent it at all, then put everything back together while putting the upper bolt in first. The lower bolt then went right in... and wham bam it was a done deal.. 16 months after placing the order.

I'm not defending KTJO one bit... but now I'm happy and glad to have this in my truck. Thanks to my dog... I need it.

 

Yielding metal is just that no matter how far it bends afterward.

That issue is solely on KTJO 4x4's shoulders. From all that is known, it was only test fit on one Taco. I feel, can't prove, that if the molds were made for a different bolt angle, all Tacos might have been okay.

I apologize, but I cannot pin the issue on Toyota as the Stock trim fits easily, as evidence by all of the folks who swapped in the tweeter upgrade and fixed the passenger side dash squeak.

 

What’s up TW so I installed the grab handle on my Tacoma but the quality and fitment is subpar. I think this could have been an excellent product if they would have taken a bit more time to do a few more test fitments on multiple trucks possibly different years of the 3rd gen. I have a bit of a gap between the panel and the weather seals it’s not too obvious but it doesn’t sit flush like Oem. Besides that it is useful for entering and exiting the truck.

 

I think we can all agree there was no beta testing. It fit her truck and and she assumed it would be good to go for everyone’s truck. Some got lucky, most got f*cked. Along side the cluster that is her “customer service” and it’s astounding how people continue to buy her products.

 

Thank you, @Daria ! I'm even taking Baby Yoda for a ride.

 

Looking forward to getting mine!!

 

Is that some Jedi mind-trickery?

 

That is the droid that you are looking for.

 

@Daria

I got the stickers yesterday. They're frigging great. Thanks!


That is how a small operation should run. Great comms and a personal touch along with speedy delivery.

 

Nice. Need to go check my mail and see if mine showed up yet

 

Gotta find a spot for Grogu.

 

No dice today. Maybe monday

 

Thank you @Daria for the awesome stickers! The ktjo has already found it's rightful place on the tool chest... can't decide what I want to do with the taco yet. Love them both though!

 

Soooo, KTJO is sh!t company and MESO won't make the driver side handles, are there any other options for a driver side handle? Anyone out there found another way to have a handle on the driver side?

 

The only other option that I have seen are the paracord type handles, but after seeing how easily the upper clip bends, I would avoid those also.

 

Besides a couple sheet metal screws and a piece of web belt........no.

 

Got my decals yesterday. They look fantastic. Clearly done "For the Community"!