Driver's Side Handle (or a lack thereof)

[howlingboykin]

Howdy!

Recently I've been finding myself more and more frustrated with the lack of handles on the drivers side of my truck (besides the roof or holding on to the side of the door).
For those of you without a driver's side handle: Has anyone found a good solution to this problem? Whether that's inside the cab or outside.
I know a few chaps who have put handles on their roof racks to reach up and hold on to but I haven't crossed the roof rack bridge yet.

 

[moostache]

Left hand on the door while I step in. Never really thought about it until I saw this. More of a push than a pull, if that makes sense…

 

[Butch]

KTJO 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Black Driver's Side Grab Handle w/ A-Pillar

Both Colors In Stock If your Tacoma did not come with a Grab Handle on the A Pillar, than this is the Package that you need. It will utilize the OE parts to add the Toyota Grab Handle to your Tacoma. Just select your color in the drop down menu to get the one that you need. What's Included 1 -...

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It is not cheap, but “they” make a part.

 

[nickyreno]

Drivers Side Grab Handle (Strap)

There was a discussion in another thread about the lack of a grab handle in the 3rd gens. I couldn't locate that thread so here is what I came up with....

www.tacomaworld.com

 

[Dirtboy2009]

I just grab the steering wheel when I need a little help.

 

[wvytaco]

I just yeet myself and my dog in nonchalantly as my body takes the beating.

Also, does anyone hate the seats in their Tacoma or is that just me? I might need to buy some Baja seats to get a bit comfier.

 

[howlingboykin]

Left hand on the door while I step in. Never really thought about it until I saw this. More of a push than a pull, if that makes sense…

I meant while I'm driving, but I get what you mean

 

[moostache]

I meant while I'm driving, but I get what you mean

Ah. Manual, so left hand stays on the wheel, for me

 

[bonifacio]

I just grab the steering wheel when I need a little help.

Most say you want to avoid doing that. I have bent a Toyota steering wheel before.
But I also believe in not shifting so much weight onto it.

 

[howlingboykin]

Most say you want to avoid doing that. I have bent a Toyota steering wheel before.
But I also believe in not shifting so much weight onto it.

I've heard the same as well. Especially putting stress on it from the side.

 

[Shack]

I can’t get drivers side door handle I ordered six months ago,on back order,what’s the damn problem here?

 

[Dirtboy2009]

I can’t get drivers side door handle I ordered six months ago,on back order,what’s the damn problem here?

Must be a door handle shortage too.

 

[bonifacio]

I can’t get drivers side door handle I ordered six months ago,on back order,what’s the damn problem here?

Customs or whatever held KTJO's shipment and it's slowly making it's way out. Ordering does take a while but eventually shows up.
I've received everything but the HUD. She slowly responds to emails and you can catch her on Facebook.


You could also grab an UpTop Roof Rack. They have grab handles for those. I got the Bravo Rack and AAP.