A Pillar Grab Handle with Rivnuts (1 Viewer)

[FJ60Seth]

83 US spec FJ60. No blind nuts in the A pillar. Added S25-140 rivnuts spaced for FJ80 grab handles. The rivnuts are steel, 1/4-20 thread, 08” - .14” grip range. 1/4” x 3/4” socket head screws thread into the handles perfectly.

I used a big 2-handed rivnut tool. Required removing the steering wheel for clearance.

 

[John McVicker]

I like this @FJ60Seth . Does it feel sturdy enough to actually take some abuse? Look good.

 

[roalco]

Did this decades ago and just used #14 (if I recall) stainless sheet metal screws, with a very small pilot hole. They’ve had a lot (A LOT!) of use and no loosening issues whatsoever. Its such a useful place, I’m amazed they didn’t do it initially. I mounted mine a bit higher than the OP.

 

[georgebj60]

Yeah curious to see how these hold up over time. I have one of those rivnut setting tools and some rivnuts kicking around. I might give this a go if it's durable.

 

[franklin40]

i did it a few years ago and have a short mother in law who hangs off it to get in and out. solid as the day i put it in. very worthwhile.

 

[mattressking]

Same, I used stainless rivnuts over a year ago. No issues yanking my 200lb self in and out

 

[2mbb]

I did this back in '07 with aluminum steel rivetnuts, I think. I use the A-pillar drivers side everything time I get in. Still holding strong.

Grab Assist Installation

**Thanks to Cruiserdan for the grab handles** I'm going on a trip with some friends in my truck and his wife is petite so I installed the A-pillar and B-pillar grab assist handles on my FJ-60 this morning. The B-pillars already has the threaded holes in the pillar so that was a snap using a...

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[FJ60Seth]

I like this @FJ60Seth . Does it feel sturdy enough to actually take some abuse? Look good.

It feels *very* solid with 1/4” steel rivnuts. I struggled with a pistol grip tool and quickly decided to pull the steering wheel so the big tool had room.

 

[pistonpete]

Stolen from ONUR'S thread.....

 

[Spike Strip]

@FJ60Seth

Any reason you went with that 80-series Grip vs the 60-series Grip (which is still available) ?

The 80-series does seem to be more robust...

 

[Randy88FJ62]

My 88 FJ62 had the nuts buried under the headliner. Easy install on mine.

 

[gbogh]

@FJ60Seth

Any reason you went with that 80-series Grip vs the 60-series Grip (which is still available) ?

The 80-series does seem to be more robust...

I know I'm not @FJ60Seth , but I just saw this:

Wits’ End- Something about mounting balls 🤔

This one took too long to get going but once things got going it just all came together. These are accessory mounts for the 80Series A-Pillar grab handle Oh s*** Handle that fit under the handle and are made from aluminum and have a 1/4-20 steel insert. Now you have a secure spot to mount a...

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& it intrigued me

 

[FJ60Seth]

@FJ60Seth

Any reason you went with that 80-series Grip vs the 60-series Grip (which is still available) ?

The 80-series does seem to be more robust...

Only reason is I have a box of them. The 80 series ones are a little longer than the similar looking ones from a 60, but I was installing rivnuts anyway.