Grab handle above driver/passenger windows

I hate the location of the A-pillar grab handle, and one doesn't even come stock for driver side. Is there any mod that allows installation of a grab handle above the windows on each side? Similar to the grab handles in the rear of double cabs?

Not sure if airbags are the deterrent... I searched the forums and couldn't find a discussion

 

I need one on the passenger side. My wife complained about it enough that I just getto rigged a grab handle on the door.
Works as a temp solution until I figure something else out.

 

Yeah, seems to me the curtain airbag is what prevents the ohshit handle from being in the traditional location. Probably not a good idea to mount a handle there without disabling/removing the airbag, unless you like the idea of taking a 300mph handle+hardware to the temple.

 

I saw that mesocustoms or something made some… but are out of stock and probably wont be in production again. You can try calling and ask. Can’t remember if its for 3rd gen though

 

Steering wheel out of reach??

Passenger side......seat belt and door handle.....otherwise passenger can scream "O SHIT!!!!!"

 

No mounting exist in that location, I have not seen anyone make one for that location, and probably will not be one made.

 

Running boards might help a lot.

 

Excuse my dirty interior.

 

It that hooked over the window?

 

That's a good idea. Run some self tappers through the door frame right there. Strong, like bull.

 

Yes, in between the window and door frame.
From the outside you can see two straps.
I will take some closeup pictures in a bit.

 

It doesn’t flex the window at all, does it?

 

The window opens and closes fine.
The straps are thin enough it just tucks in when you roll the window up. I adjusted the buckle at just the right length so that it will not make contact between the door frame and the cab.

It’s kinda cheap looking and ugly but no complaints from my wife anymore!

 

I just did this in my 2002 Tacoma.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/passenger-overhead-grab-handle-added.736217/

 

Order at your own risk

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...drivers-side-grab-handles-w-a-pillars.642703/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...e-grab-handle-currently-in-production.639018/

 

Really? There is only like a 250 page post on this for the last 2 years.

Let me help you out and have a fun time reading it

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...les-w-a-pillars.642703/page-255#post-26200134

 

That's for the A-pillar location, as well as all the other threads. I specifically asked for a location not there. Reading is hard bud.

 

Well buried in that thread there was other post for other spots, but i don't remember where, they mostly looked like shit. if i had a jeep i could do it, but not this truck. i dont need a hack job on $45K truck.
Feel free to try it out on yours and let us know please, I wish it had one.

 

That's certainly effective. Where did you get that? Something a bit cleaner would be nice. Anyone figure out a better solution for this? I'm reluctant to drill holes in my nearly new 2023 but it may come to that. My short wife is insistent she needs an Oh sh.. handle. Maybe a couple screws into the top of the door for a strap handle?

 

dude, this is a 3rd gen thread, there are airbags there