NormsHGW Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 I did a search trying several keywords but nothing came up so I'll ask here, if I missed a thread let me know. I want to put a grab handle on the passenger side of my Journey so the wife has something to hang on to when I'm making a turn. I don't make turns at NASCAR speeds but she's used to grabbing one from when I had my old car, and besides, it's nice to have. I've been checking periodically but so far, nothing strikes me as useable. Is there anyone on here that has added one to their Journey? If so then when kind? I don't mind using an aftermarket product or one that was for another Mopar car, just as long as it works, is stable, and can be installed with not to much effort. Thanks dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnluke1st Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Wish to do the same but in the back to help the kids get in and out ! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armendegga Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 I could be wrong here, but I would think that the hole would be there in the frame for the handle already. I didn't realize that not all Journey's came with the holy shit handles. You may even be able to order the handle from the dealer (if you can't find the part, in the Interior section, there is a thread to all Journey part numbers). You may be able to install it yourself. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 the hole might be there but the nutsert that provides the threads would most likely not be there and would have to be installed by the dealer, i would check with the dealership before trying to do it yourself. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Please keep this thread up to date because I too would like to add the grab handles (there would be 3 I suppose?). dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaltso Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Please keep this thread up to date because I too would like to add the grab handles (there would be 3 I suppose?). There's no grab handles on your 2011? I wonder what trim level adds them. I don't recall seeing them specifically listed for any trim level, but all the DJs that I looked at had them. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 My '11 DJ SXT has 4 grab handles or 1 above each door. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20journey11 Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 My Crew has 4 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) According to the Dodge web site In the US the grips are on the Crew and above - the AVP, SE and SXT don't get them. And I quote: Crew Features included in base price Includes Everything on SXT, Plus: bla bla bla Permium Headliner Group w/Passenger Assist handles bla bla bla Edited December 28, 2011 by bramfrank dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPollard Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 That's just silly. "Oh #$!@" bars should be standard equipment on all vehicles. Especially on crossovers/SUVs/trucks/vans ... basically anything that isn't low to the ground, like a sedan/compact car. At the same time, I don't really miss them, as a driver. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crwhite Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 My 2012 V6 Crew Journey does not have grab handles. We had a 2011 for a few weeks before it was totalled on the way home from my daughter's wedding. It was a 4 cyl SXT model and it also came with a power driver seat and the compartment under the front passenger seat. I would have thought the Crew model would have more features, not less. The 2012 does have real wheels and foglights though and I do like the V6, especially with a full load of passengers. I will take the suggestion and find a dealer or body shop to install my $12 handle which I ordered from the dealer. Great price! dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) I have a grab handle above each door in my Crossroad. Anyone know what a Citadel is? I saw a Durango Citadel, but I don't believe I have ever seen that on a DJ. Edited September 30, 2015 by dhh3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webslave Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 Mine has the grab handles above the door also. I find them mostly useless for aiding getting in or out of the car. We (DW and I) are short, so the seats are forward. The grab handles wind up above and behind our heads providing no leverage for getting in or out. What ever happened to the "tried and true" A pillar handles? Wish they'd put them back in the vehicles...they were good for gaining leverage and stability and made good "panic" grips in those "sporty" situations where the passenger goes "white knuckle" with the excitement dhh3 and 2late4u 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I have a grab handle above each door in my Crossroad. Anyone know what a Citadel is? I saw a Durango Citadel, but I don't believe I have ever seen that on a DJ. The DJ doesn't have a Citadel model... more or less, it is a fully equipped Durango with all of the bells and whistles. dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thank you. Now I'm wondering why I didn't get all the bla, bla, bla on my Crossroad. Now I fell like I got screwed, but at least I got the oh s**t handles! jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 Proper term is OSB. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Proper term is OSB. What's the B? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Oh sh!t bar dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJourney Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Just checking, has anyone found a solution to the grab handle question. I am looking to install grab handles, please provide part number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 38 minutes ago, LeeJourney said: Just checking, has anyone found a solution to the grab handle question. I am looking to install grab handles, please provide part number. Try your local dealer. They should have the part numbers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeJourney Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 23 hours ago, jkeaton said: Try your local dealer. They should have the part numbers, Thanks but the dealer was no help. Maybe I'll try another dealer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km-04 Posted July 12, 2018 Report Share Posted July 12, 2018 I'm gonna have to check when I get off work this evening to see if they are there in my SE(i know the post above says they aren't but I swear I remember them being there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted July 13, 2018 Report Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 7:14 AM, LeeJourney said: Just checking, has anyone found a solution to the grab handle question. I am looking to install grab handles, please provide part number. Try the link below. Just change to your specific year and model. https://www.quirkparts.com/auto-parts/2015/dodge/journey/sxt-trim/3-6l-v6-flex-engine/body-cat/interior-trim-roof-scat/?part_number=1rl62hdaaa 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpd162 Posted July 26, 2018 Report Share Posted July 26, 2018 My 2016 R/T has handles all the way around. They are probably part of an interior package on a 4cyl or even std on the 6cyl models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannie5656 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Have 2017 and no OSB. Need one installed as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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