Roof rail removal

[nullptr]

Ok, probably a stupid question...

Anyone here removed the roof rails from their KJ? Eyeballing mine, I don't think I'll clear the garage door if I put a mild lift on. They aren't very useful, either, and I'm not sure I like how they look.

It looks like it's a simple unbolt and removal, but that leaves you with a pair of holes in the roof trim.

If anyone has done this, can you confirm that the following parts will fill it in?

• #57010239AD - Delete Roof Rack. MOLDING. Roof. Left
• #57010238AD - Delete Roof Rack. MOLDING. Roof. Right

How are those installed, anyway? Just body adhesive, or is their a clip?

 

[tommudd]

How high is your garage door, if regular 7 foot or so no problem, I can ( well could) go in with 1/2 inch to spare with over 4 inches of lift/ 32s and RL roof basket

 

[nullptr]

How high is your garage door, if regular 7 foot or so no problem, I can ( well could) go in with 1/2 inch to spare with over 4 inches of lift/ 32s and RL roof basket

I'll have to check it when I get home. Actually, I need to get the door replaced, so maybe I'll wait and check it once I do that.

 

[tlrtucker]

Removal isn't difficult at all. On both ends, just pry off the plastic cover to expose the bolts attaching the rails to the roof.

 

[sota]

necro thread!

What are people doing to cover the openings if they do a full on rail delete?

 

[M38 Bob]

Just my opinion, but a rubber O ring around the original bolt screwed back in place with moderate torque to keep it from breaking would seal it up nicely. Or, a dab of silicone gasket sealer?

Bob