The Grab handle above your head

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

Hello all 150 owners.

I have a 120 and am getting really annoyed with my grab handles above my head. They don't fold flat like they do in the 150's. Can someone out there measure the bolt centre dimensions for me to see if I can buy some for my 120 series.

Help me please......................my head can't take this punishment anymore!!!!!!!!!!

[Strahan Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Strahan]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

I simply removed mine. Kept hitting my head on it and I don't miss it at all.

Just let other people who might drive know that its not there. If the jump up and go to grab it the results can be messy! :shock:

[DAdeGroot Member Find all posts View Profile Close DAdeGroot]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

Not having a handy screwdriver small enough to remove the covers, I measured from the middle of one bolt cover to the middle of the other, and got 19.5cm

Treat that as a ballpark, obviously.

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

I simply removed mine. Kept hitting my head on it and I don't miss it at all.

Just let other people who might drive know that its not there. If the jump up and go to grab it the results can be messy! :shock:

Not a bad idea but Lacey always uses it to get in the car. Could be very messy as you say. Might do that and grab the old video camera :twisted: :twisted:

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

Not having a handy screwdriver small enough to remove the covers, I measured from the middle of one bolt cover to the middle of the other, and got 19.5cm

Treat that as a ballpark, obviously.

Thanks mate will look at that when the sun comes up later today. Cheers

[Big Fella Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Big Fella]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

I had this problem with my 2000 hilux. Had to remove the grab handle too. Never had an issue with our Prado !

Cheers,

Obviously my head must be bigger than yours :shock: :shock:

[Hutch Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hutch]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

I have hit my head a few times offroading, interested to know the outcome.

[LostDingo2 Find all posts View Profile Close LostDingo2]

Re: The Grab handle above your head

This has been a real problem with me as well. Once when in Arkaroola I hit my head and went blank for a moment.....not good when on a rough track!

Anyway I have several blank covers from Toyota that I have purchased to to plug the hole, none fit etc. I did see this online that may be an idea for LEXUS models....view image 8...coat hanger :lol:



I'm with you Big Fella, why can't they just have a folding handle here :evil: