FJ Cruiser Passenger Grab Handle

[RocnFJ]

Hey has anyone installed or looked into installing a horizontal grab handle for the front passenger? It seems like a perfect spot for one on the face of the dash between the glove compartment below and the air bag above. I don't think there is anything back there so it would just be a matter of reinforcement. My wife would really like one. If this is possible a fabricator would do really well with this product. Anyone got any info to share? Thanks!

 

[Mtbcoach]

I know that people have mounted laptop mounts there but don't know anyone who has done a grab handle. I would be concerned about the structural strength of that piece of plastic also.

I've never taken that part of the FJC apart so I can't speak first hand but the other plastic parts I've removed are not the strongest plastic I've dealt with...

 

[RocnFJ]

Yeah thats going to be the trick is making it structurally sound. Should be doable though. Thanks for the note and by the way loved going through your build.

 

[NCFJ]

I've not taken that part of the FJ apart either, it's the only part I've not taken apart aside from pulling out the dash I agree that the plastic even with a large backing plate is not strong enough. I feel it would crack at the edges of the backing plate. There may well be a way to fab brackets from that back of the handle either to the fire wall or to existing brackets in the area. If I ever get around to changing my cabin filter I will take a look up in there.