Grab Handle for drivers A pilar? Any mods?

[brumey]

All entrances to the 4R have grab handles except tge drivers side. Not sure why, maybe your supposed to grab the steering wheel. Please enlighten me.

Are any Toyota or after market grab handles that would work and blend in.

Thanks.

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[Nodak]

it would be extremely hard to refit a grab handle. you would have to alter the airbag under the A pillar to do this since there is no mount points to attach a grab handle to.

until toyota modifies the A pillar to accommodate one. i personally dont like the implementation of the passenger handle myself. i prefer the open grab handle of old times than a cup style grab point.

 

[brumey]

Good point on the air bags. Skipping that idea.

Thanks.

 

[zgreen]

Good point on the air bags. Skipping that idea.

Thanks.

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Hey guys. Here is a pic from a TRD Pro. It has the handle and hope this might help with your placement.

 

[Hacksaw]

ORP has the same grab handle location as zgreen showed above for the Pro. I'm still trying to figure out the best sequence of left hand, right hand, grab handle, steering wheel, left foot/right foot and running board, for both entry and exit. The stock running board on the ORP is kind of in the way if you try to bypass it on entry or especially exit, so I guess I'll figure out how to use it. It's kind of like a game of twister: left foot green, left hand red, right hand blue, right leg yellow ;o).

 

[brumey]

Funny you should mention the sequence of getting in. We took our 4R SR5 out for the first time yesterday. My wife and I took turns driving to get used to it. Its our first Toyota so many differences.

When we got home, we both said we must be doing something wrong when getting in to the drivers seat. It has the oval steps. I am 5’6”, wife is 5’4”. We are going to try different methods of entry. I know, it sound stupid.

We have an F350 that is much taller and get in and out of that much easier. Other car that the 4R is replacing is a Ford Escape. Again, easy in and out.

It seems like the steering wheel is too close to the seat or the seat is too hight. I adjusted tge steering wheel to its highest and least out position.

Hopefully we will settle on a standard entry method soon.

 

[JoeYota4Runner]

All entrances to the 4R have grab handles except tge drivers side. Not sure why, maybe your supposed to grab the steering wheel. Please enlighten me.

Are any Toyota or after market grab handles that would work and blend in.

Thanks.

check out this you tube video.

 

[Nodak]

1. this is a 5th gen in the video
2. the mount points for the handle already pre-exists under the a-pillar so adding a handle is a mute point since the airbags already are adjusted to work around the mount points
3. the A-pillar hardware is typically thinner in material to make sure the curtain air bag can punch thru the a-pillar cover to deploy

6th gen a-pillar i dont think there is a mount point for the handle, someone will have to see if there is screw holes to attach the handle to

as you can see in the video you can see the mount points for the handle screws.

 

[bakutheleo]

I am not sure why folks are having a problem, I just use the steering wheel and hop up with no problem, standard ORP. Actually I find that easier than the A-pillar handle. I wish the upper handles (above the doors) were designed to hold enough weight to haul yourself in--that would make it easier for some.

 

[Hacksaw]

I am not sure why folks are having a problem, I just use the steering wheel and hop up with no problem, standard ORP. Actually I find that easier than the A-pillar handle. I wish the upper handles (above the doors) were designed to hold enough weight to haul yourself in--that would make it easier for some.

I use the above-door hinged handle with an underhand grip with my right hand to pull myself in. Where did you find a weight rating for that handle and how much is it?

 

[dpg123]

The passenger grab handle is one of the most awkward handles I’ve ever tried to use

 

[bakutheleo]

I use the above-door hinged handle with an underhand grip with my right hand to pull myself in. Where did you find a weight rating for that handle and how much is it?

I do not know the weight rating, but it specifically says in the manual that it is not rated to help lift someone into the vehicle--only for stability while riding.

Yes, dpg123, agreed--it seems awkward to me as well--although so far I have always been the driver so have not really tested it--but my wife reports that it is difficult for her. I should try it myself though.

 

[kekecarioca]

I totally see that one as a miss.... LC has them as the 5th gen does. And yes I agree that the passenger A pillar "grab" spot is very awkward....

Knowing Toyota it is safe to assume that bolt holes are there, but until a brave one out there tears into the trim we will never know.

 

[TrdProGirl84]

I mean do you really need a grab handle?

 

[boneskid1]

commenting for those still looking but I came across this part for the 2024+ Taco on amazon today so perhaps something will come along for the 4runner eventually?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FL71VWR...haWxfdGhlbWF0aWM#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor

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