I know it's damn near a Jeep thing, but they really are quite nice.
There are the cheap ones ("sport handles", unpadded), but I sprung for the Deluxe ones, which are padded. Cost me about $25 the pair from Summit, though you can also get them from Jeep places like this one.
Installation is ridiculously simple, unless you're doing as I am and installing a cage at the same time, in which case it takes rather a while.
The straps that mount to the rollbar or cage are velcro, nice and strong, and adjustable for anything from a 1.75" bar to a padded 2" bar. I've hung the vast majority of my weight on them without a hitch.
In my mind they're a steering column saver, as especially when your truck is lifted the steering wheel tends to be a grab point, which is not good for the longevity of the column (especially if you have a tilt column!)
I ended up using two pair, to have two grab points on each side, but that's mostly 'cuz I have half doors which are bolted shut, so all entry is up up and OOOOOOOOOVER the door. Not the best design, but dammit, my truck is simple. Mostly
Anyway, I'm sure you hardcore types will snicker, but hey, they're soft and comfy for us wimpy types.
-- A
There are the cheap ones ("sport handles", unpadded), but I sprung for the Deluxe ones, which are padded. Cost me about $25 the pair from Summit, though you can also get them from Jeep places like this one.
Installation is ridiculously simple, unless you're doing as I am and installing a cage at the same time, in which case it takes rather a while.
The straps that mount to the rollbar or cage are velcro, nice and strong, and adjustable for anything from a 1.75" bar to a padded 2" bar. I've hung the vast majority of my weight on them without a hitch.
In my mind they're a steering column saver, as especially when your truck is lifted the steering wheel tends to be a grab point, which is not good for the longevity of the column (especially if you have a tilt column!)
I ended up using two pair, to have two grab points on each side, but that's mostly 'cuz I have half doors which are bolted shut, so all entry is up up and OOOOOOOOOVER the door. Not the best design, but dammit, my truck is simple. Mostly
Anyway, I'm sure you hardcore types will snicker, but hey, they're soft and comfy for us wimpy types.
-- A
