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2018 driver side grab bar mod?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma_Matata, Jan 19, 2018.

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  1. Jan 19, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Tried to search with no luck. Anyone have one installed?
     
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  2. Jan 19, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    Nope
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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  4. Jan 19, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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    A few people have asked about the mod. The 2015 handle will fit, but for the 2016 onward they removed the 2nd welded "nut" from the frame of the truck. So you'll have to rig something for the bolt to thread into. I just put a single nylon Smitty handle there. (underneath the SRS airbag cover) I can remove it and go back to stock whenever.

    Edit: Similar to this.
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    Dirty Harry, Jan 19, 2018
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  5. Jan 19, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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    Do you have a picture of how it looks on you truck?
     
    9TRDTCO, Jan 19, 2018
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  6. Jan 19, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    More function over form:

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  7. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    Airbag won’t deploy on one strong accident tug when getting into the truck right? Haha. Good idea though might try a more lasso method rather than a handle
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Anyone think this is possible? Sorry new to cars in general so have no clue. Like this design though rather than a nylon string flapping around

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  9. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    As long as the mounting screw is the same thread as the bolt I think this can work.
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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    Haha. So far, so good, man.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:41 PM
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    Thanks will look into it more then when I get off work! Just praying one big pull when getting into the car won’t cause the airbags to deploy (I know, but you never know) haha
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    Pretty likely you might hit your head open on that if you get into a collision.
     
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    Yea agreeeeed
     
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  14. Mar 21, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    Hey nice job. Is the bolt used to mount it located under the pillar panel cap ? I Just ordered a race tech handle
     
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  15. Mar 21, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    The standoff spots are there, you just need to put Rivnuts in.
     
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  16. Mar 21, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    Oh, the holes aren’t threaded ?
     
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  17. Mar 21, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    No threads, just standoff brackets with the hole.
     
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  18. Mar 21, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    I believe the rivnut and bolt are in the top location under the sr5, it's the lower one that is missing and would need it if you were going for the traditional OS handle.
    I am curios to see if this holds up..... I needed on like yesterday.
     
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    Post an update when you get it installed! Close to putting one in as well
     
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    So your saying the top one I want to use is threaded ? I’ll check tomorrow
     
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