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

The type supplied in the kit is the heavier duty option:


It's $11 for a pack of 50:

$14 uxcell 50pcs 6mm Hole Spring Metal Plate U-Type Clips Splash Guard Nuts for Car

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-a16112100ux1062-Spring-U-Type-Fender/dp/B06XRYN8H3/
Or $7 for a pack of 20:

$11 uxcell 20 Pcs Metal Door Panel Spire Screw U-Type Rivet Clips for Automotive

https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-a17011200ux0928-Metal-Pannel-U-Type/dp/B071NP3Q9L/

 

Too bad a cage nut wouldn't work. The nut floats and helps w alignment.

 

Yes, that is what I need, but that is not what was supplied. In the box from KTJO were 2 x M6 bolt and 1 x M8 fast/clip nut. An M8 nut will not retain a M6 bolt, of course. Oh, and I also got 2 x covers for the bottom bolt hole and 0 x covers for the top. Emailed KTJO. No response (yet).

Yesterday, I bought an M8 bolt. This did not work. Today, I purchased an M6 clip nut. We shall see whether tomorrow I can finally install this pig.

 

You will not find that out until the PayPal dispute period is over. I'd cancel and wait until you know they are in stock or just run for the hills.

 

Caged clip nuts exist in the aircraft world, but they top out at 3/16", so strength may be an issue unless you also use an aircraft-grade bolt: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/clipnut.php

 

See, so much confusion in this thread. I thought someone said the supplied nut clip was flimsy and low quality so they bought the heavier duty option available. This is besides the fact some where getting their own because of the incorrect hardware issue. Thanks bro for clearing that up!

 

I know what you said was included and what should of been. My point was (if it wasn’t a typo) why would you buy the m8 bolt to match the incorrect hardware sent ie m8 clip nut? It should of been the other way around… get the correct sized clip nut (m6) for the proper bolt supplied. We know what hardware should be included and If I’m not mistaken the only known incorrect hardware being sent is the m8 clip nut and possibly same length bolts (only cause it’s mentioned as being 2 differing lengths).

I was trying to be helpful stating why you were unsuccessful in case it wasn’t a typo

 

Oh man this thread... now I feel obligated to order one, it’s such a good conversation piece.

 

I am shocked you dont have yours yet. But, by her logic she's probably out since she's been "working on filling 1000 orders" this whole time (even though her shipment was of only 1000 handles and she sent 2 pallets to TB). Although on her latest IG post, she commented that she still has some in stock and she's already placed another order of 1000.

 

Pretty sure I was in the first 50 pre-orders.............still waiting also.............

 

I'll be sure to file the proper paperwork to have her declared a Saint of the people. "Saint KTJO, patron saint of the Tacoma suckers."

 

But then the data will be corrupt!

 

I've never seen that style. That's cool

 

She's probably following this thread and making me wait

 

Nah mines on the way.

 

Mine is scheduled for delivery tomorrow...but it hasn't registered in the tracking system since it left Portland on the 29th. It updated as "In Transit, Arriving On Time" on Jan 1 but hasn't changed since then. I'm betting I won't see it for awhile.

 

Good luck!

 

The metal on the included u-clip nut is very thin and feels very cheap. However, the "strength" of the assembly is in the threads from the nut itself that is affixed to the back of the flimsy clip material. So, technically the "cheap" nut included in the kit should provide better clamping force than even a much higher quality u-clip nut that you could get from an auto parts store that has the one-piece, formed threads. That is because the threads on the formed clip nut should yield/deform/strip before a typical nut would.

That being said, I'm still going to first try to use the auto parts store version for a few of my own subjective reasons.
1. The self-centering version of this clip style will hopefully assist in assembly
2. I don't think that threads will be the weak point of this assembly as you are looking at clamping plastic (handle and pillar) to metal, so the threads should be more than strong enough.
3. If for some reason the threads start to fail/DAH loosens, I can try it again with a better clip or the type that is included in the kit. If I used the included clip nut and for some reason/any reason the tack welds break on the nut, then I would be pretty much screwed for removing the pillar and handle as the bolt would just spin, spin, spin. Again, the assembly shouldn't have THAT much torque on it or enough to break the nut free, but if I'm already questioning the QC on everything............ THAT is definitely something I don't want to find out the hard way. Anyone who has had a weld-nut break free on them will understand what I'm saying here.

More than likely 100% fine to use the included hardware, but that's my OCD again.

 

There is now a list on her website of those that need to pay for shipping. Was posted on Facebook but the list is on the order site. Looks like 15 people still to go. Should of sent an actual email. Not everyone that ordered uses Facebook or is on here I would suspect.



UPDATE: I have updated the Pre-Order List on the website with only the individuals that are left to pay shipping. Everyone else I have printed labels and have shipped your packages. I will continue to update this list as payments come in and I print labels. Please take a look at the list on the website if you are someone that has not yet received your tracking number and you had a Pre-Order.

57323473 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Sport
200125817 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package - Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Pro
364150442 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Sport
473665664 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Pro
518712304 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Sport
687663970 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Sport
916400026 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
1133162189 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package - Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
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1685004028 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
1701931988 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
1742872560 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Pro
1786913400 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package- Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
1885482042 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package - Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Off-Road
2038917367 - 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Pre-Order Grab Handle Package - Regular, Color : C0-Black, Toyota Tacoma Truck Models : TRD Sport

 

Sounds like she lied to you. I too chose priority mail and the tracking info shows she shipped priority mail.