Grab handle for 130 passenger

[Quokka]

Hi LRO, I don't really want to install a step except as a last resort, so I'm interested if anyone has installed a passenger grab handle, other than the door frame! It needs to be accessible from the ground and would also double as a hand hold for passengers who need something to hang on to around corners, curves etc.

Any thoughts pictures, details gratefully received.

Cheers Q

[p38arover]

I thought the left hand vertical end of the dash on pre-Puma models was a grab handle - or is that only for getting into the vehicle. I've always used it for that.

Pic below stolen from lr4x4.com forum:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/412.jpg

Late edit. It looks like the Puma does have a grab handle (another stolen pic):

http://www.lincah.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/2010-Land-Rover-Defender-90-Dashboard-View-588x391.jpg

[Pilbara130]

Interested in this thread.

I would like to install one as well.

It cracks me up when someone gets in the passenger seat and straight away go for the grab handle.:p

[rainman]

It was a prerequisite of my restoration by SWMBO that I have grab handles above the doors. I have purchased three extra door grab handles (omitting driver of course) and intend installing them where they usually are in most vehicles. They will mount on the vertical edge of the channel around the base of the roof. I am however not using the standard roof lining. It's possible to do it with the roof lining, but you would need to use some sort of captive nut or nutserts on the channel and have a suitable length spacer/tube between the channel and the roof lining so you don't crush it when you tighten the bolt. I haven't done it yet so I can't post pics sorry.

James.

[spudboy]

Aye - I installed one for Mrs Spud in our 110. It is a little bit agricultural, but only because I have been too lazy to paint the metal fittings.

Here's the thread: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/47026-installing-grab-rail-handle-defender.html

HTH
David

[Drover]

I installed one several years ago.

It was a left over from when the third row seats were removed when the storage system was installed.

Very simple, just had to pack between the hood liner and metal panel behind it, probably about 25mm from memory.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/403.jpg

[Vin Rouge]

I installed this in my Defender. My wife seems to like it.


It screws on to a metal base mounted in the lip above the passengar door.

I made two but installed just one. If you're near Brisbane, you can have the other one if it's of use.

[The ho har's]

Yes we have installed grab handles, one above the passenger door similar to Vin Rouge's, and on on the A pillar on the drivers side. Not going out in the pouring rain to take a photo now, if you need one ask and I will take it later:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[juddy]

Yes we have installed grab handles, one above the passenger door similar to Vin Rouge's, and on on the A pillar on the drivers side. Not going out in the pouring rain to take a photo now, if you need one ask and I will take it later:)

Mrs hh:angel:

Hi guys. was it a easy fix< we need a oh **** handle!

[The ho har's]

Hi guys. was it a easy fix< we need a oh **** handle!

Very easy, a short afternoons work;) assuming the puma doesn't have any wiring aloung the top of the door;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sly]

I instaled a couple on the pasengers side for the shorter members of the family. Used Disco ones as they come with a spacer plus fixings.

[Quokka]

Thanks Ron - sorry for the delayed response. I'm almost too embarrassed - I told my passenger she couldn't use that little strut because it wasn't strong enough. Eating cowhide!

Cheers Q

[Quokka]

Many thanks people - apologies for the delayed response. Cheers Q

[Quokka]

Thanks Vin Rouge - Afraid St Andrews Vic is a few clicks away - Thanks for the pics too.

Cheers Q

[Quokka]

Thanks Drover - appreciate the pic - Cheers Q

[Bluemarlin]

can some one please advice me how to remove the grab handle on land rover defender, it very hard to get to the nut behind.

Cheers

[rainman]

Are you talking about the grab handle on the left end of the dash Bluemarlin (pic below)? If so, there is no nut. There is one big screw behind the Land Rover emblem, and two small screws on the top face (dash top). They all screw into plastic inserts/anchors; no nuts. Unscrew them, pull the top out to the left and lift upwards.

James.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/362.jpg

[The Cone of Silence]

I took the door handle off my driver door and installed it on the windscreen pillar of my 110 on the passenger side for the missus. There are holes built into the pillar to house a piece of plastic interior which also hides the wiring for the cabin light and they're the perfect width apart for a door handle. Hooray!

I have an extra couple of cables hiding behind this plastic interior upright for the roof console (12v power and UHF aerial) so I had to be careful screwing the handle in with some meatier screws but it was no drama.

One tip though, given the forces involved with lifting oneself up into the cabin, is that it pays to use nice big washers to spread the load and prevent the handle from sliding over the screwheads and coming away in one's hand.

I probably will put one up above the door - keen to hear anyone's tips for how to install.

Bobby

p.s. used a Mudstuff flexible door handle for my door. Takes up less room.

[In A Landy Down Under]

This is a pretty old thread, but as it helped me with ideas I thought I would share the final result.

Picked up a folding handle from the local wreckers for $10