Roof Rack Question

sailing_dude · 09-28-2009, 11:40 AM

I've seen a few thread about removing the cross bars, but I haven't come across too much information concerning the removal of the plastic trim pieces which seem quite fragile.

My issue is the cross beams: they are loose in their footings and causing a rattle to be heard in the cabin. I can feel some torx bolts on the bottom of the footings, but without removing the cross bars they would be difficult to get to.... Any advice for removing that trim?

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sailing_dude · 09-28-2009, 11:42 AM

FYI - my quick fix, following another member's advice, is to position the cross rails at a bit of an angle, which holds the cross beam in the footings a bit tighter. Probably not the best for the rack, but its best for my peace of mind.

sailing_dude · 10-03-2009, 01:20 PM

Ok I got one side of the rack taken apart, but dealing with plastic is always a fear of mine, and I'm kinda worried I broke the tab which clips onto the top of the rack. Has anyone taken their plastic rack caps off, who can check out this pict and let me know if that clip looks ok? I don't want to take the other one off if I've damaged one already. Is the end supposed to be just a flat tab like that?

94Runner4x4 · 10-12-2009, 10:41 PM

I can't help you with the pic. just yet, but I have the same rattle and will be looking into fixing it sometime this week. The noise is pretty annoying but I had 2 2nd gens before my 04 and the noise could be from something way worse than it is.

DIHOWARD · 11-02-2009, 10:49 AM

No, that looks fine. becareful though, I cracked my caps getting them off.

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94Runner4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lawrenceville/Statesboro, GA Posts: 628	I can't help you with the pic. just yet, but I have the same rattle and will be looking into fixing it sometime this week. The noise is pretty annoying but I had 2 2nd gens before my 04 and the noise could be from something way worse than it is. __________________ FOR SALE-95 4Runner 4x4 - 33x12.50 BFG's, Marlin Crawler Rear Bumper, Herculined Tailgate/Rocker Panels, All Chrome (Mirrors, Windshield Trim, Door Handles, License Plate Frame, and Grill) painted black, 1" 4Crawler Body Lift, 15x8 Cragar Wheels, 1 Regular Transmission Cooler (in-series with stock AT Cooler), Old Man Emu Rear Lift Coils, 4" Panhard Drop Bracket, Rear Pro Comp Shocks, BJ Spacers, Front SkyJacker Shocks, 1" Differential and Sway Bar Drop Kit FOR SALE-93 4Runner 4x4

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DIHOWARD Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: WAUCONDA, IL Posts: 294	No, that looks fine. becareful though, I cracked my caps getting them off. __________________ 2003 4RUNNER LTD V6 FUSION LIFT/COOPER ATR/CAI/MAGNAFLOW/IPF LIGHTS

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09-28-2009, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
sailing_dude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22	FYI - my quick fix, following another member's advice, is to position the cross rails at a bit of an angle, which holds the cross beam in the footings a bit tighter. Probably not the best for the rack, but its best for my peace of mind.

10-03-2009, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
sailing_dude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 22	Ok I got one side of the rack taken apart, but dealing with plastic is always a fear of mine, and I'm kinda worried I broke the tab which clips onto the top of the rack. Has anyone taken their plastic rack caps off, who can check out this pict and let me know if that clip looks ok? I don't want to take the other one off if I've damaged one already. Is the end supposed to be just a flat tab like that?