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

So does Toyota not make the Tacoma in right hand drive for over seas markets? Any way we could find a European Tacoma A pillar handle? Seems like all the mounting frame work exists on the frame? What are Gen 3 tacos called? Hilux something a ma Bob’s?

 

No. Only NA, CA, and SA LHD markets. The HiLux is a different platform with a completely different interior.

 

No way. This chapter continues.

 

I looked around and found my spare leftover KTJO Plug n' Play hardware parts. The collar-spacer is ALUMINUM... so you would be searching for it with a magnet till eternity.
I'll try to get it in the mail to you tomorrow

 

Ahh thanks. I tested the bolt, didn’t test the other collar since I was worried that too would fall out. I pulled the kick panel. Nothing. It literally vanished. And I always leave parts in the ashtray or floor mat so they don’t get lost. This has eluded me. Haha

 

You will be the proud Owner of a NEW rattle that will bug the crap out of you above 50 MPH.

 

The saga continues...

 

Historical fiction. The Bothans lost a lot of gear handles to bring you this USPS update.

 

Got the package today, installed it in about 30 minutes or so. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without having read this thread. I had to use more than one trick I’ve read on here. I had to bend both mounts, and the crappy snap bolt fell apart so I use a rivet nut that I got with this fine piece of metalthank you meso for being meso

the fit and finish is pooryou can’t really tell here though

It’s done. Definitely keeping the original pieces around.

edit. I forgot the best part is when I closed the door and opened it again, the cover flopped off, I think someone on here said something about this already

 

Nice. Did you install the overhead with the spacers?

 

Yeah. I started with just the short bolts, I got a handle retention kit so I got a few extra bolts, in 2 opposite corners, no helping hands. Easy enough but reaching up like that and wrenching is a beast.

 

I had to install without the spacers. Even with help. I blame the Tacoma haha

 

My handle only came with these:


Are these the collar spacers?

Any chance you'd be willing to send me your extra hardware?

Edit: Or if anyone can tell me the specs on the bolts and washers maybe I could piece it together at the hardware store.

 

Sorry this happened to all of you, but the humor in this thread is awesome. Had me laughing quite a bit.

For the Calvin stickers, perhaps add "Point-N-Pee" to it? Mock of Plug-N-Play.

 

Or put the text “Plug-N-Pray” under the KTJO logo.

 

A big shout out to @tonered for posting this thread and letting us know never deal with these assholes...

 

I believe that one of the reasons the fit is poor on the lower part of the handle is that you used a rivnut instead of a "J" nut. The "J" nut clip would give you more latitude. (Of course this is too late for you, but others might profit from the experience.)

 

You're welcome!


Thanks for helping to keep this KTJO 4x4 Buyer Beware thread hot on the search engine charts!

 

So, how many are signing up for the HUD preorder? Because, you know, for the community.

 

Not buying unless it is for the passenger side and doesn't show the speed.