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Grab handle/"oh shit" handle bar missing for 2016!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by sandyTrd87, Jan 4, 2016.

  1. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:14 PM
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    TacoFister

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  2. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:16 PM
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    Some NutSerts would work in those holes.
     
  3. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    didn't think about that. that'd be perfect. something to think about for a possible ram ball mount too. which way does the airbag deploy? that might hurt.
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:36 PM
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    Hobbs

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    Yep…
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  5. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Looks like the top hole might already be threaded by were that Panel is attached, at about the 47 second mark in the video you can see.

     
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  6. Jan 11, 2017 at 8:58 PM
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    yeah. the top one is threaded. that's how the a pillar stays attached. under the airbag logo cover thing.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:57 AM
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    I am hoping they add one in an upcoming Tacoma so we will have a chance to buy a factory one.
     
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  8. Mar 8, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    "NutSerts". That's a funny word.
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2017 at 8:52 AM
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    What am I going to grab onto when having the sexy times in the passenger seat with MUH GURL?!
     
  10. Mar 8, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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    That John Denver was full of SH....
     
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  11. May 4, 2017 at 1:01 PM
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    No solutions to missing grab-handle yet? Come on, somebody come up with something!
    :confused:
     
  12. May 4, 2017 at 3:15 PM
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    Think it's hard for a company to make something due to a airbag being so close to that area. A company might be liable if the handle somehow interfere with its deployment. Tundra doesnt have the handle to.
     
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    Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the older trucks have a handle directly above the window on the passenger side? Maybe im thinking of a different vehicle.
     
  14. May 4, 2017 at 3:38 PM
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    2nd Gen had A Pillar Bags and a handle, its Kaizen cost cutting.
     
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    AND a pocket in the driver's seat back..!! It disappeared.
     
  16. May 4, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    I noticed that the other day myself.
     
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  17. Aug 18, 2017 at 5:31 PM
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    This was my fix for the drivers side grab handle...


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    Parts list-
    Grab Handle:Bartact TAOGHRPBG - Jeep Wrangler JK Rear Side Sound Bar Paracord Grab Handles (PAIR) - Made in USA - BLACK/GRAPHITE
    Nut Sert: 1/4-20 from Lowes
    Socket cap bolt: 1/4-20x 1-3/4" -2" Length may vary. from Bolt Depot
    Socket cap bolt: 6mm x 1.0mm x 35mm. from bolt depot
    Washers: 1/4 x 1" from bolt depot
    Spacers:
    Rubber 1/4" x 1/2"x 3/4"
    Rubber 1/4" x 3/4" x 3/4"
    Spacer size may vary
     
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  18. Aug 18, 2017 at 6:07 PM
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  19. Aug 18, 2017 at 9:59 PM
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    Don't worry the Gen 4's will have them on both sides! Just 8 years to wait!:thumbsup:
     
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  20. Aug 18, 2017 at 10:06 PM
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    What did you use and what did you have to do to mount it? Thanks
     

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