Here's the story...
I bought the FJC but after measuring the total height, it became obvious that the underground parking at my work wouldn't accomodate the truck. The truck seemed to be measuring about 6'10 to 6'11" (depending on gas load I'm guessing) and the parking lot is limited to 6'5". When I found that out, I drove downtown to see if there were any lots with higher clearance but none to be found except outdoor ones and those all have signs up saying 'no monthly spots available' so here is the compromise I had to go with....
A Roof Rack Diet.
Rack removed from truck.
One of the pillar torx bolts removed. Pillars are plastic and appear to be all the same.
Bottom view of one of the mounting 'feet'
Rear ODD pillar. This is the only pillar that needs to be 'dealt' with. This is an H shaped plastic pillar that is needed to keep the 2 sides of the rack together but if you want to keep the option of going back to a full rack later, you won't want to cut this to make it nice as it won't allow for the two level rack unless the shape is maintained.
There is a little hole (square) that allows access to a torx screw without having to remove the foot.
Here is the one spot that I had to make a 'permanent' alteration to the bottom rack section. I had to drill two holes on the top so that I could mount the H Piller horizontal (not pretty but make the Pillar reusable later).
Back view showing the H Pillar (connector) with it's new mounting orientation.
Top view showing the H Pillar (connector) with it's new mounting orientation.
Side view showing profile of completed roof rack reduction.
Side view showing profile of completed roof rack reduction.
If you want to do it and have questions, msg me and I'll help where I can.
Thanks,
Shawn
I bought the FJC but after measuring the total height, it became obvious that the underground parking at my work wouldn't accomodate the truck. The truck seemed to be measuring about 6'10 to 6'11" (depending on gas load I'm guessing) and the parking lot is limited to 6'5". When I found that out, I drove downtown to see if there were any lots with higher clearance but none to be found except outdoor ones and those all have signs up saying 'no monthly spots available' so here is the compromise I had to go with....
A Roof Rack Diet.
Rack removed from truck.
One of the pillar torx bolts removed. Pillars are plastic and appear to be all the same.
Bottom view of one of the mounting 'feet'
Rear ODD pillar. This is the only pillar that needs to be 'dealt' with. This is an H shaped plastic pillar that is needed to keep the 2 sides of the rack together but if you want to keep the option of going back to a full rack later, you won't want to cut this to make it nice as it won't allow for the two level rack unless the shape is maintained.
There is a little hole (square) that allows access to a torx screw without having to remove the foot.
Here is the one spot that I had to make a 'permanent' alteration to the bottom rack section. I had to drill two holes on the top so that I could mount the H Piller horizontal (not pretty but make the Pillar reusable later).
Back view showing the H Pillar (connector) with it's new mounting orientation.
Top view showing the H Pillar (connector) with it's new mounting orientation.
Side view showing profile of completed roof rack reduction.
Side view showing profile of completed roof rack reduction.
If you want to do it and have questions, msg me and I'll help where I can.
Thanks,
Shawn
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