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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Phishjeep
I bought the same handles (Thanks, German). I put one on the passenger side of my two door, then I used the other handle and the backing pieces from both handles to put a handle on the vertical part of the roll bar, beneath the adjustable seat belt retainer. Now, my six year old can grab the handle and put his foot on the sill and pull himself in without looking precarious (like he did before, especially when he didn't weant my help). I can throw some pictures up if anyone wants to see it.

I'd like to see that! I have a 6 yr old son as well, and he has trouble getting in the back of my JK 4 door now, with 33" tires, and Tuesday I'm getting my 2.5" lift in the mail, and well, i just know he will have lots of trouble then!!
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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German...great idea...I just finished mine and they work great! It's a perfect spot!

Thanks...
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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That's really ingenious! Do the bolts in the soundbar hold alot of weight? Like a heavy adult using it to get in?
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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They worked for all 190 lbs of me...got in/out using them and they worked like a champ...I also pulled on them as hard as I could and nothing happened...

I bet they are stronger than the velcro strap that I removed...
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Just wanted to say this is a great idea. I just ordered 2 pairs myself

Also, in my search I found a good deal for some MasterCraft lookalikes with the rubber grips for 14.99. Since we are taking off the velcro portion anyways we won't see the big ORW logo. Even the Mastercrafts are cheaper at 17.95 compared to the 39.99 I saw at Quadratec.

offroadwarehouse.com/Store_ViewProducts.asp!Cat!1340
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Skyjacker's 3in Grabhandles fit without mods.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:31 AM
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Default Thanks German!

Bought the handles on ebay and installed them in 15 min. Great solution and they look like they were meant to be there. Thanks for a great and practical idea.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 05:50 AM
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My hat is off to you German. great Mod. Make sure you patent it.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Might do something like that myself.
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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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So will this work for the front passengers. Only seen pics for the rear passengers, assuming this is for a 4 dr.

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