550 "Oh Sh*t" handles

[Dale Gribble]

3rd gen 4Runners, for some reason or another, are lacking one of these above the driver's door. You can feel the bolt holes there, underneath the headliner.

Made a handle from cordage, liked it and replaced the other three handles.







4Runners, while I love them, are hell for headroom. I have no idea how Lurch (@Tailhunter ) manages to get into his without busting his noggin. Anyhow, I've had the blessing of being in the passenger seat when the truck hit a pretty solid bump and striking your head on the factory grab handle smarts a bit. They seem to be sturdy (they've had 190 lbs hanging from them and as an added bonus, they're much softer than the factory handles.

 

[Mikew]

for some reason or another, are lacking one of these above the driver's door.

Because his hands are supposed to be on the steering wheel to cut back on the "O Shit Moments".....

Those holes are for folks that drive on the wrong side of the road.

 

[Dale Gribble]

I usually drive with one hand on the wheel.

Now, I can ride with my left hand gripping the handle and should the need arise, non-verbal communication with other deserving motorists can be accomplished much quicker...just have to drop my hand 3 or 4" instead of raising up my arm to let someone know they're "#1" in my book.

 

[NCLivingBrit]

Because his hands are supposed to be on the steering wheel to cut back on the "O Shit Moments".....

Those holes are for folks that drive on the wrong side of the road.

Sometimes it's hard to remember what country one wakes up in.

 

[trcubed]

Those are sweet.

...I have no idea how Lurch (@Tailhunter ) manages to get into his without busting his noggin...

You oughta see him get out of a Prius. He just keeps unfolding.