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Author:  MtnLuvr [ Mon Feb 08, 2010 10:55 pm ]
Post subject:  KK Roof Rail Removal ?
Ok, several of you have replaced your OEM roof rails with aftermarket racks. How did you take apart the black plastic pieces at the ends of the roof rails (as seen in the photo below)?
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At a glance, I haven't found anything yet and would like to know before I take them off (since I don't have the best of luck with hidden fasteners) sometime in the next 2-3 weeks.

Thanks for any assistance ya'll can provide.
Author:  geene519 [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
use a prying tool to get the piece to pop up enough to get your fingers under it and then just pull up...there are only 2 fasteners that hold them in if i recall correct...not hard at all...
Author:  onlyina [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
If you are looking to add crossbars etc.you have the correct OEM side rails already on your vehicle.
The rails that are usually replaced are the type that fit flush to the roof. :JEEPIN:
Author:  Jeepin_it_real [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
i thinks he's looking to put on a more industrial rack... rather than a standard oem one
Author:  wolverine [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
I'll take a quick picture of the clips holding it in place when I get home tonight so you know exactly where to pry :)
Author:  wolverine [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
Hope this helps. It is actually quite easy to remove them. You can give it quite a bit of muscle without having to worry about damaging anything.

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Author:  Diggerfreek [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 8:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
Just pry up in the back side where the rail goes in to the cover :wink:

There are only 2 clips
Author:  MtnLuvr [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ? - Thanks
Jeepin_it_real wrote:
i thinks he's looking to put on a more industrial rack... rather than a standard oem one

Yep, to hold me over until Boiler has his rack for the KK, I'm installing RRO adventure rack. Needed something to help haul more stuff before going to Moab in April.


Thanks geene519, wolverine and Digger. I very much appreciate the help as I'd rather not destroy the OEM roof rails while removing them from the KK.
Author:  Jeepin_it_real [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
anyone still have their stock rails... wanna sell em??? :twisted:
Author:  MtnLuvr [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
Jeepin_it_real wrote:
anyone still have their stock rails... wanna sell em??? :twisted:


Ask me in a couple weeks.........
Author:  Jeepin_it_real [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
haha alright...
Author:  wolverine [ Tue Feb 09, 2010 9:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
I'll sell you mine right now. PM me for details.
Author:  Scavenger123 [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
2008 KK
I just installed the factory style roof rails. There must a strip that goes into the channel between the mounting brackets to cover up the weld marks? The rack rails I purchase did not include anything like that. I would like to find those if they are available.
Author:  DirtyKK [ Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: KK Roof Rail Removal ?
best place to find something like that is the dealership. if it were me i would pry just leave it since its on top of the jeep and i cant see it or paint bedliner in the channel.
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