i am pondering removing the rack. are there factory plugs, covers, etc that are put in place to cover the screw holes so no water gets in?

 

There is a factory strip that gets bolted up there. It's like 1 inch wide and held in place with 5 Allen screws.

 

i wonder what they would set me back? do you know if they come with some kind of caulk to prevent leaking?

 

You might want to dab some caulk on the screws to seal them up. You might be able to find some here or on the net. If you sold your rack the person who is buying it could have the "delete strips" installed already, perhaps a trade could be worked into the deal?

I just bought a rack from a wrecker for 150 and the strips will be going into the 4runner boneyard. Perhaps there is someone local to you that has done the same?

 

Trade u my strips for your rack?

 

i've been pickin parts from 5 runners at a local yard and haven't bothered to look up. i will look up next time i am in there to look rack delete trucks.

 

i want to take it off, but not get rid of it. i can find you a rack. where in florida are you?

 

West palm beach area

 

are you far from opalocka? there is a runner at a yard that is the same color as mine, that i want parts from. i am in tampa and don't feel like driving 4 hours.

 

Yeah im about 45 minutes from that ghetto ass city Lol

 

will you find out about parts and prices on a 01 runner at HG parts? i can call and ask about color code and such.