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| Hairysteve Member Since: 15 Jun 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 692   
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Have the soft handle for that purpose but not fitted yet so am keen to see what others have done
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19th Oct 2016 6:40pm |
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| Sadi Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Windhoek Posts: 334  
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Was mentioned here as part of a discussion of the MUD roof console:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/post565801.html#565801 Wish the member could elaborate a bit more - as it seems he did a great job. |
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19th Oct 2016 7:24pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4212 
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Would be good to find a way. I want to get rid of my side steps, but not unless I can have something to grab to haul myself aboard. I did wonder whether something could be fitted to the windscreen pillar. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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19th Oct 2016 7:29pm |
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| Sadi Member Since: 23 Jul 2015 Location: Windhoek Posts: 334
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To the windscreen pillar yes - I fitted the Nakatanenga leather straps.
Try first taking off a rear grab handle and fixing it to the A pillar - I think I used slightly longer screws. Then see if it is strong enough and in the correct position to help you enter the cab. Roof mounted one for me slightly better as a brace especially for the passenger when the off road going gets a bit tough - but may also be convenient as an aid in entering the cab. |
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19th Oct 2016 7:49pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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It is not too difficult to fit a grab handle to the inner roof gutter. It has been covered here before:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38378-8.html Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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19th Oct 2016 8:05pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello Bluest
Good question...my wife (when sat in the passenger seat) often (may be a reflection of my driving) goes to grab the non-existent grad handle above her head... she calls them the JFC handles (with J standing for Jesus...  )
I have been charged with sorting this out... 
Recently I've found these... from http://ruskindesign.co.uk (not a great picture but the standard handle leather trimmed)  Click image to enlarge I'm going to see if this makes sense to replace all of mine + add the one my wife keeps reaching for in vain...
Click image to enlarge My Interior has been re-worked generally but these handles look to be a fit. Always thought Land Rover missed an obvious need here above both front seats and the A pillar area to aid getting in, another 'should get right' aspect for the replacement... SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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19th Oct 2016 8:41pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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There's a handle built in to the end of the dash to help getting in. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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19th Oct 2016 9:05pm |
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| sat13 Member Since: 06 Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 70 
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Bluest
see post http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38378-15.html This was the mod I used for help getting in after fitting a QR steering wheel. Regards to all Fletch. |
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19th Oct 2016 9:18pm |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295
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Hello LandRoverAnorak
Dash Handle works ok better for getting out than in (IMO) as can feel too far forward A pillar would be better for getting in as you can lift your weight up more easily, above head grab handle is probably best 'in travel' as you remain in your seat... Click image to enlarge SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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19th Oct 2016 9:26pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Ah, sorry, I'd forgotten that they'd changed it on the later dash. All previous models include a vertical handle built into the end of the dash near to the A pillar. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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20th Oct 2016 5:14am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2235 
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I just used a front door handle above the passenger door, screwed to the inner gutter. Useful for somewhere to hang your left arm 😊
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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20th Oct 2016 3:45pm |
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