Handlebar above the glove-box to older models
- Thread starter Make
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
Corwyyn
Full Access Member
Go to this site and there is a nice write up on installing one: Jeep Projects website You have to register in order to see the pictures but registration is free. The write up has the part no. and all the info you need. Hope this helps.
Se7enLC
Full Access Member
why would you want to do that? That handle is ********! I was thinking of removing mine, actually, if it weren't for the airbag light on it.
grogiefrog
Full Access Member
It's not that bad to have... I think it's kind of cool. I have been on some roads with friends driving that I wish I had had that handle!
Tightwadsjeeper
New Member
That handle isn't there for the DRIVER.... it's there for the poor passenger to hang onto when that wild hair hits the driver.
Around here it's called the "Oh-$h1T" handle.
Luis
Around here it's called the "Oh-$h1T" handle.
Luis
kj lad
Full Access Member
We call them 'chicken bars'.
Ian
Ian
grogiefrog
Full Access Member
rofl2.gifkj lad said:
fouros
Full Access Member
we call em Jesus handles
cause when the passenger grabs it, they are praying [-o<
cause when the passenger grabs it, they are praying [-o<
Corwyyn
Full Access Member
Jesus grips, thats what my buddy calls the ones over the doors cuz whenever you grab one you're saying 'Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus...' eek2.giffouros said:
BluPhant
Full Access Member
"Oh Shit" handle.
Watty
New Member
It was my understanding that this handle was installed to hang a barf bag from ... placed just right for any passenger that find the going a little bit more than what he bargained for when accepting a lift with a Jeep fanatic trying the 80 deg incline with one hand on the roof and the other one down shifting to get more rev's.
Marlon_JB2
Kombat Edition Jeep
I love it. It really adds to the look of the interior. The others just look boring to me now. However, I do wish it still said "Jeep" over by the passenger airbag. :-s
tomjonesrocks
Full Access Member
I don't have this bar, but I did wonder if it would give kids something to grab getting up into the car.
Agree that it seems to be useless as an "OH SHIT!" handle. The location is too low and too far away for that -- purely a cosmetic addition IMO. Would be semi-curious to know how much that bar is though. Imagine that's a $300 project or something.
Agree that it seems to be useless as an "OH SHIT!" handle. The location is too low and too far away for that -- purely a cosmetic addition IMO. Would be semi-curious to know how much that bar is though. Imagine that's a $300 project or something.
handlebar above glovebox on liberty
I actually didn't replace my Liberty after it was totaled because of this grab bar. I'm really tall, and REALLY didn't like the leg space I lost due to this...which would have been a problem when my wife drove. I really liked my Liberty, and might buy another one if I could get around this problem.
Has anyone removed this bar? I know you would have to place the airbag light somewhere, but it might fit into one of the dash holes left behind. I'm just wondering if anyone has done this, if there's a cosmetic kit to cover the connection points, etc.
I actually didn't replace my Liberty after it was totaled because of this grab bar. I'm really tall, and REALLY didn't like the leg space I lost due to this...which would have been a problem when my wife drove. I really liked my Liberty, and might buy another one if I could get around this problem.
Has anyone removed this bar? I know you would have to place the airbag light somewhere, but it might fit into one of the dash holes left behind. I'm just wondering if anyone has done this, if there's a cosmetic kit to cover the connection points, etc.
LibertyCRD
Full Access Member
The true reason for this bar is to serve as a handle to stabilize yourself with while off-road. Many other off-road trucks have them as well...not the least of which is the GM trucks. When you are bouncing around on the trail it's a really nice feature. That's why it's there. If you don't like it take it off or buy one of the "car-like" competitor SUVs. I'm 6'4" tall and I don't mind that bar at all.
grogiefrog
Full Access Member
LibertyCRD said:
I can say I have been on rough trails as a passenger, and that I was glad the 4x4 had the grab bars \
/VTNomad
Full Access Member
Grab bar
From what it sounds like there is enoguh of us who like/want the bar and enough of us who don't like/want to get rid of the bar, to set up some type of exchange program.
I'd be willing to get rid of the bar, the only question is what happens to the air bag indicator light. Does anyone have pics without the bar?
From what it sounds like there is enoguh of us who like/want the bar and enough of us who don't like/want to get rid of the bar, to set up some type of exchange program.
I'd be willing to get rid of the bar, the only question is what happens to the air bag indicator light. Does anyone have pics without the bar?
Boilermaker
Full Access Member
- Joined
- Nov 4, 2005
- Messages
- 181
- Reaction score
- 6
the bar is extremely useful...i wrap my radar detector wire around it to keep it from getting in my way while i'm playing with the radio at 80mph. Seriously tho, if it wasn't for the seatbelt light, i'd get rid of the bar; i think my passengers would rather have the room.
Similar threads
