WIN A PAIR OF 80 SERIES BILLET GRAB HANDLES!

[Anarchy]

Hey Mudders!

I’m excited to introduce to you these custom Billet CNC Grab Handles, designed specifically for the 80 Series Land Cruiser. Made from high-quality 6061-T6 aluminum, these handles are both durable and stylish. The first set of anodized samples in RAL1001 and RAL8004 will be arriving in a few days from the machine shop, and I can't wait to share them with you.

I made these to replace the stock handles on my 40th but have been advised by a few members to see if there is any interest here on mud to manufacture them for the community.

FREE?!?​

• Yes For Free!: To celebrate completing these, I’m offering all the samples (4 x pairs) of the side grab handles for FREE, including shipping! (Donations for beer are always appreciated though! )
• Feedback: Just post your thoughts below on what you like or dislike about these handles. I will randomly select individuals from the thread to receive these free samples. To those that win the samples, your first hand thoughts on them are extremely important after you install and use them!

Product Highlights:​

• Material: Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum
• Anodized Colors: RAL1001 (Beige) and RAL8004 (Copper Brown)
• Engraved Logo: 40th Anniversary

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If you're interested in a full set (2 x A-Pillar Grab Handles + 5 x Upper Grab Handles) for your 80 Series, please add your details to the list below:

1. Username:
2. Logo Preference: (40th, Blank, Toyota, TRD, etc.) Note: The most popular logos with volume would be selected.
3. Preferred Anodized Color: (Specify RAL color that matches your interior best. For reference the samples are RAL1001 is Beige (Looks Bronze/Rose Gold in different lighting), and RAL8004 is Copper Brown (Looks Maroon with hints of Red).
4. Finish: Smooth or Sand
5. Reasonable Price: What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a full set?
6. Other Vehicles: Are you interested in a set for a 40, 60, 100, 200, 4Runner, GX, etc?

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Anodized Samples:

3D Printed Prototypes:

I’m thrilled to hear your thoughts and see how these handles can enhance your Land Cruiser experience!

 

[greenthumb79]

Man, i'd love to check these out. I really don't like the skinny hard to grab ones that are stock in my '94

1. Username: Greenthumb79
2. Logo Preference: Toyota
3. Preferred Anodized Color: RAL 3020 Traffic Red
4. Finish: Sand
5. Reasonable Price: $200?
6. Other Vehicles: None

 

[ginericLC]

I sent you a PM.

 

[bryce0225]

I'd love a set of these! Very awesome concept.

@bryce0225 / @la.cruiser on instagram
No logo OR Toyota
I have an early grey interior, so I feel black anodized, dark grey or clear silver would look great
Sand texture would be awesome
Id be interested in the front 4x for $150 maybe? You tell me.

 

[doughboy]

It looks great. How does it feel in the hand? No sharp edges. Is it going to come with hardware? Matching hardware would be a nice attention to detail.

Username: Doughboy
Logo Preference: (40th, Blank, Toyota, TRD, etc.) Note: The most popular logos with volume would be selected. I would like a TEQ or blank logo
Preferred Anodized Color: (Specify RAL color that matches your interior best. For reference the samples are RAL1001 is Beige (Looks Bronze/Rose Gold in different lighting), and RAL8004 is Copper Brown (Looks Maroon with hints of Red). copper brown
Finish: Smooth or Sand. Sand finish
Reasonable Price: What do you think is a reasonable price to pay for a full set? I think 150-250 dollar range is ideal, but don't know if it's profitable. I was thinking 25 dollars per one
Other Vehicles: Are you interested in a set for a 40, 60, 100, 200, 4Runner, GX, etc? Personally not interested in any other vehicle.

 

[mrsleeve]

Definitely interested in a set with a smooth finish in the beige color way.

Other options how about late 2ed gen tundras ?


Cost that’s depends on what makes the effort of making these worth your while .!!

 

[Anarchy]

Thank you gentlemen for the first comments.

I don't have other Toyota models to test fit on, but if you have a spare grab handle for the 2nd Gen Tundra for example (@mrsleeve) , shoot me a DM if you'd like to ship it to me, and I will make the necessary adjustments to the design for it work and get some CNC prototypes made at cost.

@doughboy I do not have the first set of CNC samples in hand yet but they are on route, nevertheless there are no sharp edges in the design. And yes I would match the included hardware for a seamless install and design.

For those asking about price, I'm not looking to turn some crazy profit to fund my cruiser addiction , that being said, low volume CNC machining is incredibly expensive. For example, a batch of 10 pieces anodized (5 pairs of the a-pillar grab handles) cost me $1150 shipped, I'm giving out 4 sets for free. My initial request for a 2 pieces sample had quotes between $260-500+/each from 5+ different shops. Insanely expensive but quality is quality.

At a volume of 500 units, the price could be as low as $35-40/piece from quotes I've received.

The design on both the a-pillar and upper handles are somewhat intricate to create something aesthetically pleasing, it could look more "raw" with sharper edges and bring the price down a fair amount.

That being said there are a lot skilled individuals here on Mud and if one of you perhaps has a CNC shop and could quote me a lower/competitive price, I would of course be ecstatic to work with you.

Will post more details and high resolution photos once they have arrived.

 

[doughboy]

I think one of the issues is that this isn't a product anyone needs vs wants. Grab handles don't truly go bad and don't need replacing.

It's a nice product for sure, but more of a luxury. I love them and hope you at least one run of them so I can put a set in my 81.

 

[Anarchy]

I absolutely agree @doughboy , this is a want, definitely not a need. I prefer affordability for the masses, and if these aren't affordable, I would just make a samples for myself and call it a day. If a select few absolutely want these and its in limited amounts, I would just ask for the cost to produce and not a penny more.

 

[amay3]

Looks like a great project. I would be happy to review a set.
Username: aemay3
Logo Preference: Toyota
Preferred Anodized Color: RAL1001/Beige. Consider RED - my truck is lifted, and I continually have to tell people to use the grab handles so that they do not fall on disembarking. I am currently using high-viz luggage handle covers to make the stock grab handles easier to see.
Finish: Smooth
Reasonable Price: What do you think is a reasonable price - $150-200
Other Vehicles: Nope, just the 80
Many thanks, Ted in Chapel Hill. NC

 

[RivMan]

Very cool! Add me to the list.

1. Username: RivMan
2. Logo Preference: Toyota
3. Preferred Anodized Color: RAL 9011 Graphite Black
4. Finish: Smooth
5. Reasonable Price: $300
6. Other Vehicles: 62, 80, 4th Gen 4Runner

Thanks
-Rob

 

[Anarchy]

The samples have arrived, & I will be picking 4 x mudders on June 8th to win them for free!

Here are some additional photos:

 

[mrsleeve]

Oh!!! Yes I do like those a lot!!! When I get home from this job and get caught up with all my put off projects (have been home 5 days since last April). I might have time to get a tundra grab handle shipped to you

 

[N Cascades DsnWrx]

Would love to do a fit check of these on a 60 series! Are the 60 and 80 handles interchangeable?

 

[doughboy]

Those look great, I love the red.

 

[Anarchy]

Would love to do a fit check of these on a 60 series! Are the 60 and 80 handles interchangeable?

Another member advised that the upper handles will work on mini trucks and FJ60s. The a-pillars handles should work in late FJ60s as well as 62s.

 

[N Cascades DsnWrx]

Oh, cool! Should fit my '88 62 then!

1. Username: N Cascades DsnWrx
2. Logo Preference: Landcruiser
3. Preferred Anodized Color: RAL1001 Beige
4. Finish: Smooth
5. Reasonable Price: $50 per grip
6. Other Vehicles: 62, 100, 200, 250

 

[Kiowa782]

These look great! Nice touch and useful!

Username: Kiowa782
Logo Preference: Landcruiser
Preferred Anodized Color: sand black
Finish: Smooth
Reasonable Price: $50 per grip

 

[SFCDiablo]

Hi there... toss my name into the hat for the side grab handles lotto. If you do happen to pull my name out of that hat, I'd prefer the RAL8004 (Copper Brown). As mentioned by @doughboy definitely a want vice need... but they seem to be a really nice upgrade. Besides, aren't most of the modifications we make to our vehicles want v need?

And... if you happen to run a production set..

1. Username: SFCDiablo
2. Logo Preference: (40th, TRD, or TEQ)
3. Preferred Anodized Color: (RAL8004 unless RAL1001 can be a lot more 'sand/oak' and a lot less gold)
4. Finish: Smooth
5. Reasonable Price: ??? $25-$30 per handle?? I dunno. Quality costs $$ and those look pretty quality.
6. Other Vehicles: Although I also own a 60, I'd only have eyes for the 80.

Thanks for doing this. Things like this are what make this community stand out above others.

 

[Anarchy]

@greenthumb79
@bryce0225
@doughboy
@ginericLC
@mrsleeve
@amay3
@RivMan
@N Cascades DsnWrx
@Kiowa782
@SFCDiablo

Thank you for entering to the above users, pretty good odds so far! I'll be using List Randomizer to pick.

Still 7 days left to enter! If one of the winners is going to GSMTR I'll hand deliver it to you there!

I had hoped the RAL8004 would be a tad bit more brown to compliment the brown leather on the 40th anniversary seats, nevertheless they do looks fantastic imo, and it's the color I decided to install on my 80.

I am slightly disappointed in the RAL1001, I did expect it to be a lot more SAND/OAK/BEIGE but this is how it goes when sampling, they do look great nevertheless.

Also, you are able to use the bolts removed from the OEM Grab Handle to install, but I will be testing out different bolts soon.

From the interest here and via DM, the volume is low & would bring the prices around $55-60/ea with the engraving and anodizing.
2 x A-Pillar Handles + 5 x Upper Handles in total for a cost of $385-420 USD/shipped.

Not a terrible , since similar billet grab handles have comparable pricing, though they don't look as good!

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I could potentially offer it in raw material with no anodizing/engraving giving everyone the opportunity to customize it to their liking.

The colors below seem to make the most sense; can select 4 x maximum for the current volume.

BROWN:
RAL 8004: Copper Brown | RAL 8003: Clay Brown | RAL 8016: Mahogany Brown

BLACK:
RAL 9011: Graphite Black | RAL: 9005: Jet Black

GREY:
RAL 7024: Graphite Grey | RAL 7016: Anthracite Grey | RAL 7036: Platinum Grey

BEIGE:
RAL 1001: Beige | RAL 1002: Yellow Sand | RAL 1015: Light Ivory

Here is the full list the color options I have available:

As for logos, my wife suggested not to put TOYOTA on it, to avoid any legal issues haha, probably a good idea right? I think
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LAND CRUISER
TRD | TRD PRO
40 (For those who want it for their 40th anniversary)