need some help!

ProjektKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:05 pm

im trying to remove the factory roof rails on my kj and have no idea where to start or what tools to use..

im fairly sure ive seen a write up on here on how to do it i just cant find it, so anyone who has done this or at least knows how would be a life saver

thanks!

Pote · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:22 pm

I believe that one half of the plastic housing pops off where it attaches to the roof, both front and back (not sure if its the inside or outside half). Inside you will find the four bolts holding each rail on to the roof.

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:28 pm

That is how to do it. Just do it slowly and carefully so as not to break it.

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:51 pm

Need to open the front doors before trying to pry off the front parts, part of the plastic comes down into the door area, the rear just pry apart carefully, little bit tuff but not bad to remove

Tom

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:55 pm

I believe you need a 8mm wrench for the bolt head, I used a ratchet for a little while then switched to a open end wrench, its real easy

ProjektKJ · **Posted:** Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:01 pm

thanks guys i apprecitate it a ton!

WoodysKJ · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:44 am

Get a good STIFF bladed painter's tool to pry the parts apart. And then slide it in accross the top. that avoide the tell tale plastic dent that shows they were taken off. Also don't do it in really cold temps. plastic becomes very brittle in colder temps. warm it up first.

ProjektKJ · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:58 pm

no cold temps huh.. good idea its deffinitly below 0 here right now soo i might want to wait a while then for sure

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