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

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tonered, Dec 13, 2019.

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DAH Delivery Challenge

  1. Ordered?

    63 vote(s)
    27.2%

  2. Received?

    88 vote(s)
    37.9%

  3. Have to bend upper clip to fit?

    37 vote(s)
    15.9%

  4. Missing Upper Cover?

    14 vote(s)
    6.0%

  5. Missing Lower Cover?

    8 vote(s)
    3.4%

  6. Incorrect Hardware?

    31 vote(s)
    13.4%

  7. Scratches / Damage?

    23 vote(s)
    9.9%

  8. Other (oh gawd)?

    48 vote(s)
    20.7%

  9. Magically Perfect!

    59 vote(s)
    25.4%

  10. Stuck in Shipping Label Created Purgatory?

    9 vote(s)
    3.9%

  11. OGs Still Waiting since Before the Ban?

    17 vote(s)
    7.3%

  12. Return Attempted?

    4 vote(s)
    1.7%

  13. Return Actually Happened?

    7 vote(s)
    3.0%
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  1. Jan 21, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    FLAK-TAC

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    Why can’t someone like MESO come out with a grab handle?!!
     
    FLAK-TAC, Jan 21, 2022
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  2. Jan 21, 2022 at 11:22 AM
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    tonered

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    He has said that he doesn't want to.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2022 at 11:32 AM
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    wiljayhi

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    I think @MESO is taking an “after you Alphonse” approach with
    KTJO4x4 :puke:regarding any potential law suits.
     
    wiljayhi, Jan 21, 2022
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  4. Jan 21, 2022 at 1:19 PM
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    FLAK-TAC

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    I just want a reputable company to order one from. Is that too much to ask?
     
    FLAK-TAC, Jan 21, 2022
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  5. Jan 21, 2022 at 2:08 PM
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    Grossomotto

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    Most likely because outside of china (good luck) he would 3D print them and make little margin.

     
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  6. Jan 21, 2022 at 2:16 PM
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    tonered

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    No. He said on a few occasions that he just doesn't want to deal with any potential liability. Just some fool trying to sue him would cost buckets of money to defend. Not worth it to him and likely most other vendors that would otherwise be interested.



    I will toss up the usual caveat that this mod does not affect deployment of the side curtain airbags, Toyota had a drivers side handle for the 3rd Gen until some time into the crash test regime (there are vids of it), and I have no issue with respect to safety as installed in my Taco. My beef with KTJO 4x4 :puke: is purely based on a failed design, missing / damaged parts, absolutely shitty CS, follow up, craptastic organization, and total lack of testing and follow through.
     
    tonered, Jan 21, 2022
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  7. Jan 21, 2022 at 2:18 PM
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    I’m happy enough with MESO doing the switch plates. Imagine a world without them. Terrifying.

    Wish he’d do a few more. Don’t know why Toyota is so frugal with that stuff but generous with cup holders.
     
    daveeasa, Jan 21, 2022
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  8. Jan 21, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    That is the truth. Hell, MFGs in the past were fearless with switch blanks. I don't get why we have so few, yet the cupholders barely fit any common sizes.
     
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  9. Jan 21, 2022 at 2:50 PM
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    That about covers it. :thumbsup:
     
    wiljayhi, Jan 21, 2022
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    :hattip:
     
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  11. Jan 21, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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    Does ice blue match the stock interior lights better than blue ?
     
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  12. Jan 21, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    Yes
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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  14. Jan 21, 2022 at 7:17 PM
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    Let me know if you want to sell them and how much. I have ice blue LEDS (both 3mm and 5mm) and would just swap them out for myself so it's not a fatal error for me!

    I just don't want to deal with her and her site, but these Bowl lights do sound like an interesting mod.
     
    mrkabc, Jan 21, 2022
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  15. Jan 21, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    I had a good experience buying their 120v anytime kit.

    Maybe it's because I live ~20 miles away and that puts pressure on to not jerk around.
     
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  16. Jan 21, 2022 at 7:21 PM
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    There is a guy in the OR/WA craigslist thread selling a set of blue bowl lights.

    Edit: remembered the wrong thread https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/wts-ktjo-4x4-bowl-lights-blue.752411/
     
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  17. Jan 21, 2022 at 7:21 PM
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    They're already listed in the Marketplace forum.
     
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    Haaaaa guess I got my answer!

    Now if "she" would only just answer my marriage proposal... :rofl:
     
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  19. Jan 23, 2022 at 11:29 AM
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    Heads up, for the HUD, I'm hearing a high pitch buzzing noise from the unit. It's even happening when the truck is off.

    It's possible the add-a-fuse might be included to provide power from for a switched circuit :notsure:
     
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    :facepalm:

    Good luck!
     
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