Thread: Hand hold for passenger in Def 90

Originally Posted by POD

The handles aren't quite a flush fit because the A-pillar trim has a curved surface and the base of the handle is flat, I considered mixing some black epoxy putty to put under them to fill the space but didn't bother in the end, mightn't be a bad idea but I was in a rush to get a number of jobs done for a trip. I use the one on the drivers side every time I get into the vehicle and it has some movement, one of these days I'll flip the covers and tighten the screws but really it is a non-issue, just make sure the screws you use have plenty of bite as there is not much depth to the part they screw into- I wouldn't like my good lady to end up on her back on the ground with the grab handle in her hand. They also look like they're meant to be there.
Best to do both sides, if you continually use the steering wheel to climb into the vehicle you will end up with slop in the steering column bushes.

Cheers for the pictures!

Yeah, I'm grabbing the steering wheel everytime.

Originally Posted by POD

The handles aren't quite a flush fit because the A-pillar trim has a curved surface and the base of the handle is flat, I considered mixing some black epoxy putty to put under them to fill the space but didn't bother in the end, mightn't be a bad idea but I was in a rush to get a number of jobs done for a trip. I use the one on the drivers side every time I get into the vehicle and it has some movement, one of these days I'll flip the covers and tighten the screws but really it is a non-issue, just make sure the screws you use have plenty of bite as there is not much depth to the part they screw into- I wouldn't like my good lady to end up on her back on the ground with the grab handle in her hand. They also look like they're meant to be there.
Best to do both sides, if you continually use the steering wheel to climb into the vehicle you will end up with slop in the steering column bushes.

A little work with a course half round file would soon have them sitting flush and neat on the piller trim Doing that would also negate the movement as you pulled yourself up and make it stronger by stopping them rolling.
Cheers Scott

That frame isn't very strong - over time it will bend...

The better choice is step up, back in..

I quite like the handles on the rear door openings on the Land Cruiser 100 series . They go at 45* up in the corner , sorry I can't post a picture , maybe one of you that is good at IT know how to do It ? It is something I will look into !!.. Jim

My wife has this problem since the 3" lift was installed. Oops

Originally Posted by Tombie

That frame isn't very strong - over time it will bend...

Hi Tombie,
Which frame isn't strong - the A pillar, or something else?

This:

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

This:

Thanks mate , not sure if that's the one , for some reason I thought that there was a fixing on the bottom corner as well , but I could be wrong . At least you can see what I mean , It sits up in the corner out of the way , but easy to reach !!.. Jim .

I just put the foot closest to the vehicle on the side step and then lift myself up with my leg while swiveling my bum onto the seat and steadying myself with my arm. Legs are stronger than arms.