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Saker 05-04-2019 12:11 AM

Drivers Side “A” Pillar Grip Handle Installed on 2014 T4R
 
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Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Install on a 2014 - 2021 T4R

The purpose of this write-up is to help people that are interested in installing a Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle on their 2014 - 2021 Toyota 4Runner. I will list the parts used as well as pictures.

Disclaimer:
I am not an engineer, so doing this mod, you and only you take responsibility if something goes wrong. Period!

This Mod is obviously not for everyone, but if you ever owned an FJC or another vehicle that had a Grip Handle in this location, it may be for you.


This mod topic has been discussed in several threads.
I even participated in some of these stating it couldn't be done..... Well, it appears I was wrong!

I cannot and will not take credit for developing this improvement/mod.
All credit goes to Jason!

I saw some photos on Facebook pages recently and reached out to the owner of the photos to track the designer and maker of the kit that will allow us to install the Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle.

So, I reached out to @Jasontamu who's photo is at the link: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2676265-post24192.html , he makes the kit and sells them! I don't know if he follows the forums.
He is an engineer for Boeing and works full time, and travels as well for his job.
He makes these in his spare time, so sometimes he has some on hand, other times he has to manufacture them. So, remember that when you order one.

The Kit comes with custom bracket that you mount to the "A" Pillar of your vehicle using two self-tapping sheet metal screws. He provides a paper template that helps you line it up and step by step photo instructions printed out.

Jason states, "No one has had any trouble installing so far. I sold about 80 of them so far.
You have to remove the cover plate on the A-pillar that says "SRS curtain Air bag" under there is a bolt and the top of the handle mounts there. the bracket mounts at the bottom location to attach the handle there.

I provide the hardware, but you need to go to your local Toyota dealer and get the handle."

Grey Interior Part Numbers you will need to get either locally or on line is:

Grip Handle Part #: 74680-60010-B0
Grip Handle Hole Cover Part #: 74615-60040-B0
Grip Handle Hole Cover Part #: 74616-60040-B0


Jason is out of town working currently, and will be back on May 13, 2019 and asked me to hold off posting his contact info until then.

Ok, Since JASON responded, I’ll post his info here in the first post.


Contact him by PM and /or email.
Jasontamu
[email protected]
I installed this mod and I can tell you it is very strong and feel comfortable it will not fail!

Drivers Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Bracket
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/3259/8GuciR.png

Drivers Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Trimmed
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/4937/u6KsK4.png

Drivers Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Trim
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/7500/1nRmWa.png

"A" Pillar Grip Handle Installed
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/961/l5kiVl.png

mbumpus11 05-04-2019 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saker (Post 3283074)
Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Install on a 2014+ T4R



The purpose of this write-up is to help people that are interested in installing a Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle on their 2014+ Toyota 4Runner. I will list the parts used as well as pictures.



Disclaimer:
I am not an engineer, so doing this mod, you and only you take responsibility if something goes wrong. Period!



This Mod is obviously not for everyone, but if you ever owned an FJC or another vehicle that had a Grip Handle in this location, it may be for you.





This mod topic has been discussed in several threads.

I even participated in some of these stating it couldn't be done..... Well, it appears I was wrong!



I cannot and will not take credit for developing this improvement/mod.

All credit goes to Jason!



I saw some photos on Facebook pages recently and reached out to the owner of the photos to track the designer and maker of the kit that will allow us to install the Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle.



So, I reached out to @Jasontamu who's photo is at the link: https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2676265-post24192.html , he makes the kit and sells them! I don't know if he follows the forums.

He is an engineer for Boeing and works full time, and travels as well for his job.

He makes these in his spare time, so sometimes he has some on hand, other times he has to manufacture them. So, remember that when you order one.



The Kit comes with custom bracket that you mount to the "A" Pillar of your vehicle using two self-tapping sheet metal screws. He provides a paper template that helps you line it up and step by step photo instructions printed out.



Jason states, "No one has had any trouble installing so far. I sold about 80 of them so far.

You have to remove the cover plate on the A-pillar that says "SRS curtain Air bag" under there is a bolt and the top of the handle mounts there. the bracket mounts at the bottom location to attach the handle there.



I provide the hardware, but you need to go to your local Toyota dealer and get the handle."



Grey Interior Part Numbers you will need to get either locally or on line is:



Grip Handle Part #: 74680-60010-B0

Grip Handle Hole Cover Part #: 74615-60040-B0

Grip Handle Hole Cover Part #: 74616-60040-B0





Jason is out of town working currently, and will be back on May 13, 2019 and asked me to hold off posting his contact info until then.



Please check back for the updated information on this first post for his contact info.





I installed this mod and I can tell you it is very strong and feel comfortable it will not fail!



Can’t see pics, but dang I’m intrigued!!! Want to see, bad!

fixer5000 05-04-2019 03:28 AM

i have jasons kit. one of these days ill get around to installing it.

WAT4R 05-04-2019 10:47 AM

@Saker - Thank you for sharing! I've replaced all 4 OE grab handles with the FJ handles and this driver's side A pillar mod will finish everything off nicely. Not to mention it's the one that will be most useful! I still shake my head and roll my eyes at Toyota for not putting one there.

Saker 05-04-2019 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAT4R (Post 3283185)
@Saker - Thank you for sharing! I've replaced all 4 OE grab handles with the FJ handles and this driver's side A pillar mod will finish everything off nicely. Not to mention it's the one that will be most useful! I still shake my head and roll my eyes at Toyota for not putting one there.

Just curious, did you use one of the processes in my other write-up?
Hate to redirect this thread :/

WAT4R 05-04-2019 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saker (Post 3283192)
Just curious, did you use one of the processes in my other write-up?
Hate to redirect this thread :/

Your write up gave me the idea to use a similar but different method using 80/20 T-slot nut rather than riv nut. So yes... and no. I added to your post with my method.

Saker 05-04-2019 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAT4R (Post 3283196)
Your write up gave me the idea to use a similar but different method using 80/20 T-slot nut rather than riv nut. So yes... and no.

Great :clap2:

Back on topic!

bleaches 05-04-2019 02:28 PM

Tagged for more info when it's posted

pumacat24 05-04-2019 02:48 PM

I'm in for the contact info when he's back, I miss that feature from my 4th gen.

Short people problems. Eh.

robkh1984 05-04-2019 07:21 PM

I'm in too!

The_Green_Wang 05-04-2019 09:29 PM

Interested!!!

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energie 05-04-2019 09:41 PM

Interested!

csommers 05-05-2019 09:07 AM

Interested in this as well!

Techflyer 05-05-2019 09:15 AM

Sub'd

Jasontamu 05-05-2019 09:48 AM

hi all....thanks for all the interest and im glad everyone likes it.

like saker mentioned im out of town for work...ill return this weekend and next week ill be able to make more with my welder (i believe i only have one more in stock currently) so i can if all goes well have products shipped by Friday next week......just PM me and email is fine as well. Jasontamu2002@g mail.com

i see i have some PM's already so i appreciate that and can make some once im back home.

thanks,
-J


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