Removing the roof rails

[Marlon_JB2]

Anybody ever done this before? I like the looks of the Liberty better without them. valvestem? drawings? hehe

 

[hyde]

where did you see one without them (i never had any use of the roof rails as there is no cross rail and they cost wayy to much).. maybe i will like it without rails too.

 

[GoldBug]

I know I've seen a few on the highways sans rails... I'm guessing at one time they were an option or some modles came from the factor without them.

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Models without them are typically equipped with the 2.4L engine.

 

[Gris]

It's not hard to do. The rail ends are 2 peices of plastic sandwiched together. pry them apart with a flat head screwdriver and it will expose the bolts underneath to remove the rails.

 

[jfortier777]

SACRILEDGE!!

 

[valvestem]

Anybody ever done this before? I like the looks of the Liberty better without them. valvestem? drawings? hehe

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You'll end up with some holes to fill, and some gaps in the filler strip. Another pic is at this URL along with the one already posted. http://www.jeepkj.com/gallery/v/valvestem/Tech+Diagrams/?g2_page=6

 

[Marlon_JB2]

Shouldn't there be a part you can order from the dealer to fill those gaps up? I would hope so... that's why I haven't yet removed them.

Here's a pic of a KJ with the rails removed. I love it.

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[MoladoGuy]

I was thinking about doing this over the weekend. But after taking a look and visualizing I'm not sure mine would look right. I have the lightbar and the rear air deflector. Without the rails it may look fugly.

 

[hyde]

hey marlon that looks nice, but I don't it is only the absence of the bars making it look great, count the lift, tires, rims, crazy bumpers and rock rails into consideration.. I am also thinking my black stock might not look allright without them..

Phil, just get photoshop running and work on it, i think it will give you the idea.. or ask Miah. :-({|=

 

[Marlon_JB2]

hey marlon that looks nice, but I don't it is only the absence of the bars making it look great, count the lift, tires, rims, crazy bumpers and rock rails into consideration.. I am also thinking my black stock might not look allright without them..

Phil, just get photoshop running and work on it, i think it will give you the idea.. or ask Miah. :-({|=

I looked past those features and I still think it looks good.


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