Non saggy Paracord handles?

[GroovyGeek]

Every Paracord handle I have seen posted here and elsewhere has looked about 1/2 to 1 inch too long. This causes the handle to sag and obstruct the entrance, and provide very limited support. I understand the design intent (unlike the Wrangler the handle on the Bronco cannot hang under the roll bar) but I still think they could have taken some length off and preserve the functionality.

I spent quite a bit of time on the sponsors pages for this forum, as well as Amazon. Finally I ordered something that looked non saggy... but alas it is just as a saggy as everything else, see pic. Stretching from use will contribute to worsening of this problem over time.

So...does anyone know of a non saggy set of handles? I am at a point where I can also insert grommets in the ones I have and cut them to size, but I would rather have something with a more finished look (don't have a sewing machine so I will have to use heat to seal the cut edges)

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[HighVelocity]

Cut the ends to your preferred length and put some grommets in. It's not rocket surgery.

 

[vicorjh]

Every Paracord handle I have seen posted here and elsewhere has looked about 1/2 to 1 inch too long. This causes the handle to sag and obstruct the entrance, and provide very limited support. I understand the design intent (unlike the Wrangler the handle on the Bronco cannot hang under the roll bar) but I still think they could have taken some length off and preserve the functionality.

I spent quite a bit of time on the sponsors pages for this forum, as well as Amazon. Finally I ordered something that looked non saggy... but alas it is just as a saggy as everything else, see pic. Stretching from use will contribute to worsening of this problem over time.

So...does anyone know of a non saggy set of handles? I am at a point where I can also insert grommets in the ones I have and cut them to size, but I would rather have something with a more finished look (don't have a sewing machine so I will have to use heat to seal the cut edges)

Not paracord. But these have worked well and remain out of the way:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1GMNJ8X?th=1

 

[Ninjak]

I have considered getting something like this. I do yuse my handles,(Cord) to get in. Not sure how those would work out.

 

[GroovyGeek]

Not paracord. But these have worked well and remain out of the way:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1GMNJ8X?th=1

These look great. May order a set for the front now. Here they are with some rubber at a lower price
https://www.amazon.com/ROADER-Compatible-Aluminum-Interior-Accessories/dp/B0BWJ4BW7G

One has to wonder about the lateral torque on the screws though. These look similar, still potentially a good amount of torque.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGR564DZ
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B8HRCM1P/

For those willing to brave AliExpress and save some bucks... Savings are not great and with Amazon you get return privileges like nowhere else
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-ford-bronco-aluminum--grab-handles.html

Also just came across these - they grey ones look shorter. Will email Bartact to see how long they are.
https://www.bartact.com/products/br...2023-pair-of-2-bartact?variant=39511493771307

 

[vicorjh]

I have considered getting something like this. I do yuse my handles,(Cord) to get in. Not sure how those would work out.

Not as great for pulling yourself into the vehicle. There's a technique but it's probably more awkward and not as natural.

My wife uses those to pull her self up ... in someway.

 

[cracKen]

I'm in the same boat, looking for some soft grab handles that is out of the way and tucked high.

Will probably have to buy a grommet kit off amazon and modify the paracord ones since there isnt any on the market that matches what i'm looking for.

 

[Johnny Mo]

Making my own for this very reason, that and I have OCD like you could read about.

 

[malt_liqueur]

Bartact has some non-paracord handles that dont hang down quite as far

https://www.bartact.com/products/br...2021-2022-2023-full-size-plastic-grip-bartact

 

[BCHBRNC22]

This is a paracord set off Amazon. I mounted them in the #2 and #3 position so not to hang down in my peripheral vision. You should be able to easily fold one end over to shorten it a little or cut and install a new grommet. I liked the fixed handles too but worried about hitting my head on them when off-roading or in an accident.

 

[Krimzun]

I just tuck mine over the top of the roll bar they stay out of the way with no issue.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

Here's the Bartact handles. I dont think they hang down that low.

 

[MannyG20]

Cut the ends to your preferred length and put some grommets in. It's not rocket surgery.

George Bush sends his regards for the call out.

 

[GroovyGeek]

You should be able to easily fold one end over to shorten it a little or cut and install a new grommet.

This sir, is what GENIUS looks like. For the moment I just folded mine over, used a phillips head screwdriver to separate the nylon and then drove the screw through the original gromet and the new hole. Perfect size. My HF gromet kit is a bit too large and cheap for the job, may buy something nicer but since the handles are weaved nylon I don't think it will be required.

The shorter ha dles are much more supportive and useful, I have absolutely no clue why everything on the market is the length it is.

 

[GPPBronco]

Bartact has some non-paracord handles that dont hang down quite as far

https://www.bartact.com/products/br...2021-2022-2023-full-size-plastic-grip-bartact

+1 for the non-paracord Bartact handles. I bought these ones and couldn’t be happier. Here’s a post from my thread with a couple pics and some more info:

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/the-2023-shadow-black-base-experience.63687/post-1946928

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