Mark Reimer Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Anyone know how easy it is to change out the front grille on a 2011 journey crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Anyone know how easy it is to change out the front grille on a 2011 journey crew? what would you like to change it to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reimer Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I was looking at putting the journey billet grille inserts in. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-Dodge-Journey-Billet-Grille-Insert-Combo-/330677735459?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge|Model%3AJourney&vxp=mtr&hash=item4cfdedd023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caperinmuskoka Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 In the Photo Section on the Forum you can ask "its2easy" about the grill on his.....(showcar).........I also see on you link you have...(ebay).......It's not for the 2011/2012 R/T Wonder why? ......Caper...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivin4fun Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Those look nice. You should make a post, step by step, with pictures... if you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I was looking at putting the journey billet grille inserts in. http://www.ebay.com/...=item4cfdedd023 Gotcha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivin4fun Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Okay, so now my wife is home from work, I can be of some help... pic 1) I used a flat head screwdriver to slowly pull up the tabs. It you pull them up all the way out, get the other part out that locks it in place or it could fall out unexpected. There are 5 of these across the top of the grill. pic 2) This is harder to see, and I didn't do this step, because my tabs are in tight and I am not looking to replace my grill, but there are 5 black plastic tabs, about an inch across, evenly spaced where the grill and bumper meet. It appears that they push straight out. Use caution as mine are in really snug. Maybe using some kind of soapy water or other liquid substance will help it slide out with out breaking any plastic. This pic was taken looking straight down the center, from the top. pic 3) These red circles indicate all the points where the grill is held on The grill is 2 plastic pieces. The black honey comb is all one piece (the main structure) and the chrome is the second piece (decorative). So in my opinion, if you get that ebay grill it will put a lot more stress on the decorative chrome part, making it structural. I would imagine it being fine in a perfect world but if your grill ever gets hit by a rock while driving, kids pushing on it, or maybe even high winds (from driving fast) it could cause you having to replace the grill again in the future...unless, you are not afraid of fiberglass. Laying some fiberglass on the back side of the chrome piece would stiffen it up enough to with stand the real world...man I'm a genius :roses: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Reimer Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for your help. I have tried to get the lower black tabs out aand cant figure it out. I talked to the body shop and they said they would have to take the whole front bumper off to do it? I think they just wanna charge me alot for something i can do by myself. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentdan Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 anyone knows how to take of the grille on a 2010 Journey? All I am able to do is remove the clips on the top but the bottom part is not moving and i am not able to see anything that is holding that area in place. I want to remove the grille so I can aply some plasti dip on the chrome piece. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imateo44 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I just plasti-dipped mine this past weekend.... all I did was taped of the headlights and bumper under the grill, Pulled back the facia so that I could slide a piece of cardboard behind the grill, so i didnt get it on the radiator.. and then sprayed. Looks nice imo... I will be taking pics and posting them after I do the headlights this weekend. (done on a 2010 sxt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentdan Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) I just plasti-dipped mine this past weekend.... all I did was taped of the headlights and bumper under the grill, Pulled back the facia so that I could slide a piece of cardboard behind the grill, so i didnt get it on the radiator.. and then sprayed. Looks nice imo... I will be taking pics and posting them after I do the headlights this weekend. (done on a 2010 sxt) I plasti diped the chrome part of the dash and it looks much better.Now I removed the whole grille and than removed the chrome piece of the grille with the dodge logo and i am spraying that now.It looks good. here is the pics to the dash I plasti diped.The pictures dont show really how good it looks cause of some dust thats there but once cleaned it looks awesome. Here is the car with the grill sprayed with plasti dip. Edited July 26, 2012 by silentdan DTSGUY and Nukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have recently plasti dipped my mags and I was wondering if I can use regular car wash soap on them or will that wreck them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have recently plasti dipped my mags and I was wondering if I can use regular car wash soap on them or will that wreck them? Do you have any photos of this? Just curious........ Silent Dan your grille looks great! Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sorry for posting in such an old topic, but I still have a question how to remove the grille... I can pull out the top plastic pins, but those clips in the bottom hold so tight, I don't want to damage the bumper. I can't figure out how to unclip the bottom side of the grille . Any inputs would be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 The grill just pulls out of the bumper cover with a little force , I had mine out and painted it black . It just pops back in when you replace it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I plasti diped the chrome part of the dash and it looks much better.Now I removed the whole grille and than removed the chrome piece of the grille with the dodge logo and i am spraying that now.It looks good. here is the pics to the dash I plasti diped.The pictures dont show really how good it looks cause of some dust thats there but once cleaned it looks awesome. Here is the car with the grill sprayed with plasti dip. I I love the black dash. How long did the PlastiDip last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yes that certainly improves the overall looks of things. I was going to buy a DJ in 2010 but the crappy silver dash turned me off - definitely better looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 The grill just pulls out of the bumper cover with a little force , I had mine out and painted it black . It just pops back in when you replace it . Bubba, Tried that, but the whole front bumper pulls out when I try to pull the grille... I'm not sure how strong the pull should be, but I was concerned with getting the bumper apart I like your blacked out front, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Bubba, Tried that, but the whole front bumper pulls out when I try to pull the grille... I'm not sure how strong the pull should be, but I was concerned with getting the bumper apart I like your blacked out front, by the way. Totemus, Bubba is correct, I did mine just like he said and it came right off. You just have to keep working with it. It will come off. The bumper will flex but eventually it will release. I have a 2010 Journey and I changed my grill to a 2012 Grill but now im gonna take it off again cause I want to paint or PlastiDip it Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I I love the black dash. How long did the PlastiDip last? I PlastiDiped my dash last night and it looks fantastic! Thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 OK, will try. Maybe a bit off topic, but does anyone know where to get the billet grille? Not the one that comes in 4 inserts, but a single one "big" billet grille. Thanks in advance for any hints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethdeks Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 i believe andysautosports has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totemus Posted October 5, 2013 Report Share Posted October 5, 2013 They do have it for, but for 09-10 only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasey31 Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 On 7/25/2012 at 8:27 PM, silentdan said: I plasti diped the chrome part of the dash and it looks much better.Now I removed the whole grille and than removed the chrome piece of the grille with the dodge logo and i am spraying that now.It looks good. here is the pics to the dash I plasti diped.The pictures dont show really how good it looks cause of some dust thats there but once cleaned it looks awesome. Here is the car with the grill sprayed with plasti dip. Resend those pictures. The links are dead. Or upload them to your account. I wanna see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) On 12/16/2016 at 1:18 AM, weasey31 said: Resend those pictures. The links are dead. Or upload them to your account. I wanna see them! 4 years ago. He's not in here anymore. Edited December 18, 2016 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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