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What hard parts would you like to see available for 80s?
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The stock handle has metal in it. The plastic is structural though so when it breaks the metal bends easily.
X2, are you winching off them?
After I lifted my 80 8 inches (6" suspension, 2" tires) they got a lot more of a workout.
NLXTACY
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Ha no I'm 6'1". After I broke the handle I started doing thw hop more too. I would like to actually be able to use the grab handle though. The hop doesn't really work when you have to get in when in a difficult spot on the trail. You can always pull on the steering wheel but I was worried about damaging the column.I just lift my leg up and do a little hop in. Are you "vertically challenged"?
Metal A-Pillar oh $hit handles. They have some that would bolt up available for an FJ Cruiser but they are not offset like the 80 handles.
Like these except less bling somehow.
Those look cool but I've actually hit my head getting in and out and it hurts. Those would leave a mark.
In all seriousness, I'm always happy when people make custom items. I'm often a customer! But this kind of work would probably fall more into the category of a labor of love rather than a steady and reliable income source. You would be better off looking into making stuff for high sales vehicles like camrys and accords.
NLXTACY
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I have two handles actually. There is a second that can be mounted on the A-Pillar.
NLXTACY
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This has happened me so often I have thought about putting foam around it. I KNOW its caused a concussion at least once
NLXTACY
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NLXTACY
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BTW, I've seen more home businesses fail by having to deal with unexpected volume than I've seen them fail due to lack of business.
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I am in no way thinking of having this replace my 6 figure income. Just looking at some fun stuff to do. If I do anything and it does well, I have started, run, and sold 3 businesses in my past that give me a good idea of what I need to do or not do. Not meant to be a smart azz reply just my outlook. I like making stuff and if I can make something that supports one of my passions than so be it. @NLXTACY said it well. I also have seen more home businesses fail from not enough resources to provide for demand. As I mentioned, I am just looking for some fun stuff to do. I used to do a lot of this kind of stuff and got wrapped up in my career and making stuff and providing services that I am not passionate about. In retrospect, I regret that and this is just a step to see what gets my creative juices flowing again. I have my own ideas, and just want other peoples input as well.
This thread has already brought up stuff I would have never imagined people need or want. Curious to see what else shows up. If we are lucky, other people will see these and potentially want to do stuff that I have no desire to do.
NLXTACY
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I'm excited to see this thread posted and thank you @jclarke450 for your interest. I've been exploring taking solidworks classes to create more stuff that I would like to see - stuff that no one else is doing. It's a pretty narrow niche, but like Brent says (phhkits) it's a labor of love and something to give to this generous community.
I, for one, want people who do these things (guys like Kevin at WagonGear, and so many others) to make great money doing it. That way they stay in business, get some financial fulfillment, and keep feeding my addiction. But maybe I'm just selfish.
I, for one, want people who do these things (guys like Kevin at WagonGear, and so many others) to make great money doing it. That way they stay in business, get some financial fulfillment, and keep feeding my addiction. But maybe I'm just selfish
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2MinutesTurkish
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I'm blaming @80BajaBound for breaking mine....F'in POsI just lift my leg up and do a little hop in. Are you "vertically challenged"?
1973Guppie
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Metal A-Pillar oh $hit handles. They have some that would bolt up available for an FJ Cruiser but they are not offset like the 80 handles.
Like these except less bling somehow.
IMO, not a good idea, that is a big chunk of metal near your head in a rollover accident.......
@jclarke450 by "print work" I mean making parts from prints. Just a thought... sometimes guys have an idea and a sketch or a drawing, but don't know where to go to get it made.
I have two as well. The upper just had plugs but I put a handle in. I think it's just meant to be there for RHD use.
I don't think it's an issue for the a-pillar. For one the factory handle is metal with just a thin layer of plastic. Two the seatbelt should keep you from bending that far. Three if you do manage to go that far you'll hit your head on plenty of other thinly covered metal. If anyone was concerned they could just wrap it with a thin piece of foam and be more protected than the OEM.
