Grab handle retro-fit for drivers A pillar?

Dry-fly · Mar 24, 2026

I’ve done some searching around online and it seems this isn’t a difficult mod, one site mentioned a “bracket” that’s needed and was made or sold by a member on another 4Runner site? It’s an old thread and some info was missing..

I have an ‘18 TRD Off Road Premium and really would like to have this feature, dumb as it may seem.

Any thought or ideas?

Thanks!

John in NC · Mar 27, 2026

I wonder how much worst a head/ facial injury could be in a collision with this handle added. I know there are airbags etc. but still.

Saker · Mar 30, 2026

Dry-fly said:
I’ve done some searching around online and it seems this isn’t a difficult mod, one site mentioned a “bracket” that’s needed and was made or sold by a member on another 4Runner site? It’s an old thread and some info was missing..

I have an ‘18 TRD Off Road Premium and really would like to have this feature, dumb as it may seem.

Any thought or ideas?

Thanks!

Well, it's definitely not a dumb mod as you will see from the replies and installs.
You just took a little longer to arrive to the party.

Here is all the info needed to complete your mod.

BTW, You are welcome! :lol:

Drivers Side “A” Pillar Grip Handle Installed on 2014 -2025 T4R

Saker · Mar 30, 2026

John in NC said:
I wonder how much worst a head/ facial injury could be in a collision with this handle added. I know there are airbags etc. but still.

You mean just like the one on the passenger side does?

Show me the data.

premise · Mar 31, 2026

John in NC said:
I wonder how much worst a head/ facial injury could be in a collision with this handle added. I know there are airbags etc. but still.

A legit question.

Saker · Apr 2, 2026

premise said:
A legit question.

I guess if someone or you crashed at the precise angle, and the Driver's side curtain and the Driver's side A pillar bags failed to deploy, there could be a chance one could hit the grab handle. Also, if those scenarios would happen without the grab handle installed, one would still hit the A pillar and sustain concerned injuries.

When I crashed my previous T4R, bags deployed, my seat belt was on, and I received a minor brush from the air bag.
T4R was totalled.
I didn't hit my grab handle.

That's the real-world data I have.

Got data?

premise · Apr 7, 2026

^Me? Actual data? No. But I'm glad you have one data point!

LiL13izzy7 · 2026-09-30T17:17:43+0100

I just added a grab handle to my 5th gen, using one made by a company called BGUCAR. In my opinion, is an essential thing in any truck with high ground clearance. Did a quick little install video, which you can see HERE (Also seen below). Fitment is very good, colors match OEM, and installation was easier than I expected. Like many here, I too wondered about the effects of the airbag deploying, but this company also provides a video demo of their product in use while airbags deploy in a Tacoma, and everything worked out just fine. You can view the video on their Amazon product page HERE (click on the photos and find the "Videos for this Product" section. Hope this helps for anybody looking to add an A-pillar grab handle.

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