Post edited 5:25 pm – April 24, 2011 by bittergenius

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WRANGLER-STYLE GRAB HANDLES WRITE-UP

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Weall know the stock XJ grab handles are pretty lame and flimsy. I was

hoping someone else had already found a away to swap them for more

rugged wrangler-style handles, but I couldnt find any write ups. So I

decided to order my own set and give it a shot. For $20 on eBay and a

quick trip to the Home Depot, this mod looks and functions great. It

definitely gives my XJ interior a more rugged look and proves to be more

comfortable for passengers.

   

Above: (left) the new grab handle with Wangler roll bar strap. I simply removed the handle from

the strap as seen next to the stock handle (right).

   

Above: (left) The hardware used were the stock screw, 3/8"L-5/8"ODx1/4"ID  plastic spacer, 1/4" flat washer and 1/4" grommet, all purchased at Home Depot. (right) I created a hole for the screw with a pair of plyers, making a hole large enough for the stock screw to fit.

   

Above: (left) The stock handle configuration on the passenger side. (right) The passenger rear stock hangle removed showing the slots in bezel and mount holes.

   

Above: (left) Passenger front handle getting intalled, hanging from the rear screw. (right) The completed new passenger configuration.

   

Above: Close up of how the intsllaed handle looks on the drivers side rear.

   

Above: I had a 4th handle and wanted to install on the drivers side where a current handle doesn't exist. For this I measured the hole placement the same as the passenger front and drilled 2 holes in the plastic bezel then in the body of the Jeep.

   

Above: Using the same hardware, except for a #10x1-1/4" sheet metal screw for mounting the drivers side was also complete.

This is a great easy way to implrove your grab hangles. I have had many friends tugging and pulling on them since the install and they are strong as they were when I first put them in. I recommend this upgrade as it looks and functions great.