Help a middle-aged Marine with your opinion

[USMC_1Wire6337]

I am trying my hand at making some paracord grab handles. Using some nostalgic USMC colors (green, red and gold) with a nod to my Gobi. This is just a prototype to see about the color combo. I know they probably hang down too far. So what do you all think about the design and color combo? Please leave a comment after the vote if you don't mind.

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[Terminus33]

I think it looks good but I would figure out a way to increase the amount of material actually affixed to the vehicle. Just the two lengths of cord on each end while sufficient for pull strength just looks weird to me. Beef it up in that area and I think they will look great.

 

[Gren71]

The color is neat, reminds of these seats a friends mother had in her jeep when I was growing up.

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar. But with that in mind I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a set of low profile handles on the roll bar. Id maybe keep them hanging MUCH closer to the bar, nearly in contact with it. That way a user can still get their hands in there to grab it, but it doesn't whack them in the head every time they get in and out.

 

[Idlethunder]

I agree with previous reply. They look great but need to be beefed up on the ends. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy who weighs way too much

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

I think it looks good but I would figure out a way to increase the amount of material actually affixed to the vehicle. Just the two lengths of cord on each end while sufficient for pull strength just looks weird to me. Beef it up in that area and I think they will look great.

Thanks for the feedback. Might change up the design of that area. I agree it is missing something.

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

The color is neat, reminds of these seats a friends mother had in her jeep when I was growing up.

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar. But with that in mind I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a set of low profile handles on the roll bar. Id maybe keep them hanging MUCH closer to the bar, nearly in contact with it. That way a user can still get their hands in there to grab it, but it doesn't whack them in the head every time they get in and out.

My knees are not what they used to be and the extra straight line lift helps a little with getting in. Secondly is just a way to add some custom touches.

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

I agree with previous reply. They look great but need to be beefed up on the ends. Keep in mind this is coming from a guy who weighs way too much

I am using 550 paracord. Unless I am hanging full weight, I think the screw would give before the cord (I hope). Also, I'm not quite as fit as I was when left the Marines a couple of decades ago. So I hear you.

 

[bleda2002]

The color is neat, reminds of these seats a friends mother had in her jeep when I was growing up.

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar. But with that in mind I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a set of low profile handles on the roll bar. Id maybe keep them hanging MUCH closer to the bar, nearly in contact with it. That way a user can still get their hands in there to grab it, but it doesn't whack them in the head every time they get in and out.

If you gotta ask, then your jeep is too short haha. I use mine when I take the steps off the rock sliders in conjunction with the front handle to haul my ass up and in since it's like a 3-3.5 foot ingress

 

[Gvsukids]

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar.

Provide symmetry assistance to my wife when Jeep leans.

 

[KVJ]

Using some nostalgic USMC colors


Why not use the French Fourregere colors and in corporate the gold tassels?

 

[Chocolyle]

I didn't like the limitation of the bolt points, plus when I take off the Sunrider to go topless the handles would need to come off. So all 4 doors have this setup. Will be making another pair for the head rest too. I bought all of it from https://www.paracordplanet.com

I like the color combo too!

They have a ton of colors and the hardware is legit!

 

[USMC_1Wire6337]

I didn't like the limitation of the bolt points, plus when I take off the Sunrider to go topless the handles would need to come off. So all 4 doors have this setup. Will be making another pair for the head rest too. I bought all of it from https://www.paracordplanet.com

I like the color combo too!

They have a ton of colors and the hardware is legit!

I was thinking of mounting like this in some way, but was worried about interference with shades or when I can get the RR Voyager soft top. Do you notice any clearance issues with the Sunrider?

 

[BUZZHEAD]

Looks good sir , just needs to be closer to bar .
Not dangling to hit your head .

 

[Snake Eyes]

The color is neat, reminds of these seats a friends mother had in her jeep when I was growing up.

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar. But with that in mind I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a set of low profile handles on the roll bar. Id maybe keep them hanging MUCH closer to the bar, nearly in contact with it. That way a user can still get their hands in there to grab it, but it doesn't whack them in the head every time they get in and out.

I have a medical condition and those a pillar handles dont work for me by themselves. I need the A pillar and a top handle to get in and out as I have to grab with two hands with one hand being a lift straight up. That is one reason for them.

My wife hates the A pillar and prefers the O sh*t hold on handle to be above her. That is the other I can think of, which is preference.

 

[DocMike]

100% agree with @Gren71
Colors work. Semper Fi, Marine.

The color is neat, reminds of these seats a friends mother had in her jeep when I was growing up.

Ive never personally understood why folks get these handles since the JT comes with grab handles already molded into the A pillar. But with that in mind I suppose it couldn't hurt to have a set of low profile handles on the roll bar. Id maybe keep them hanging MUCH closer to the bar, nearly in contact with it. That way a user can still get their hands in there to grab it, but it doesn't whack them in the head every time they get in and out.

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