Passanger grab handle

[ljames]

Hello all,
I have searched in previous threads but cannot find anyone who has installed a passanger side grab handle up high by your head. I was considering adding a slightly barbaric solution to this, by using self tapping screws and a simple leather (like) pull. I also know there is many wires located in the top roof rail. Has anyone out there done this? And YES my XLT already has a plastic formed grab handle but it is too far forward for comfortable riding use, perhaps it is done this way to aleviate any head room concern, this is why I was thinking of a soft leather flat pull. any ideas?

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[Highlander]

I'm sure there is a side curtain air bag up there.

Frank

 

[Bsthroop]

Yes there is air bag equipment there that may be damaged by screws and would be blocked from properly deploying.

 

[maxbottomtime]

Yes there is air bag equipment there that may be damaged by screws and would be blocked from properly deploying.

Worst case you blow an airbag. Best case, you added a projectile to your airbag? There's probably a middle ground. Perhaps you could look at a RHD country (I assume they have the handle on that side).

 

[ljames]

Yes the airbags... this is pretty interesting:

 

[ljames]

The 28 second mark shows a very good view of passanger airbag deployment.

 

[Shoran12]

Yes the airbags... this is pretty interesting:

Wondering if you could get a good deal on this Ranger and save a few bucks? ?

 

[subquark]

Hello all,
I have searched in previous threads but cannot find anyone who has installed a passanger side grab handle up high by your head. I was considering adding a slightly barbaric solution to this, by using self tapping screws and a simple leather (like) pull. I also know there is many wires located in the top roof rail. Has anyone out there done this? And YES my XLT already has a plastic formed grab handle but it is too far forward for comfortable riding use, perhaps it is done this way to aleviate any head room concern, this is why I was thinking of a soft leather flat pull. any ideas?

Unfortunately, you're not the first to look into this. I believe someone on this forum got the Australian parts to try to retrofit theirs. It was close but the trim prices weren't the same and I don't think the plate to screw the handle into was there either (guess, that's not close at all!). =p

If I find the post, I'll add the link here.

thread about it: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/drivers-side-a-pillar-grab-handle.1478/

 

[RedDakooter05]

There's nothing to screw into. There's an air bag there, plastic is an obvious no go. and the sheet metal is paper thin.

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