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Old 02-11-2008, 10:28 AM
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I tired to get four handles from the local kayak shop, but they were sold out. so I came up with my own solution. I went to the local camping store bought 10 feet of black 1" climbers webbing, then when to home depot and bought a 3 foot section of clear 5/8" tubing. I cut the tubing to the handle width I wanted then cut the webbing to length. I fed the webbing through the tubbing and the punched, grommeted, and mounted the Handles. Now for the front I used the two screw pins for the door frames to attache the handles two. The only thing I did different was adjust the webbing length so they hung down the same are the rear. All told it took me about 30 minutes and I love the. Infact the dealership complimented me on them and wanted to know where I got them. :-)
Old 02-26-2008, 03:11 AM
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Thumbs up Nice job....

I have what is quite similar (if not identical) grab handle made by MP 4x4...purchased from Jeep Outfitter...they (the web straps) are oversized and fit any roll bar; again...super nice write up.
Old 02-26-2008, 07:05 AM
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Just reiterating that these are very good and very strong.

I pulled down on each one to test it with all my strength to see if they'd break.

I actually pulled the suspension of the Jeep down, handles just fine. VERY strong. P.S. - I'm 6'6" and 270 pounds. If they were going to break, they would have then.
Old 02-26-2008, 08:06 AM
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just ordered mine. Told them to send you a canoe.
Old 03-04-2008, 05:43 PM
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This is one of the reasons I love this forum - benefiting from clever ideas like this - thanks for posting.
Old 03-20-2008, 07:34 PM
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Default A little improvement suggestion.

I got mine in and as a added precaution, I dipped the ends of the handles in "Tool Dip" about 1 ". This holds the strapping material together as well as provides a better gripping surface for the grommets. I also hope it will help to keep the handles in working order longer. I hope this helps.


sorry about being cockeyed, it is not like this in the original image.
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The grommets were added after the dipping and then spay painted.

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Old 03-21-2008, 04:08 AM
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You can't throw that out there without pics. ;-)

Originally Posted by CHARLIE O
I got mine in and as a added precaution, I dipped the ends of the handles in "Tool Dip" about 1 ". This holds the strapping material together as well as provides a better gripping surface for the grommets. I also hope it will help to keep the handles in working order longer. I hope this helps.
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i love the rear handle idea but what about the front??
Old 04-01-2008, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by greenmachine07
i love the rear handle idea but what about the front??
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...=MC-GRABHANDLE
Old 04-01-2008, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by greenmachine07
i love the rear handle idea but what about the front??
I have the Mastercraft on the front bar, but also installed on the A-pillar. I use the A-pillar ones a lot more than the roll bar ones.


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