Factory Roof Rack Delete

[atnolan94]

Hey all, I am wanting to delete my factory roof rack. Search bar was largely fruitless. It is causing some clear coat peel, and I just want to get rid of it until I decide whether or not I get an aftermarket rack, and which I'll get. I have seen people delete roof racks on multiple LX470s, though I noticed they have 2 feet per side as opposed to the 3 per side on the TLC. Has anyone done this, or know if all 6 blanks have the same P/N? Or are some longer/shorter than others?

P/N for the LX470 ones is 75557-60010 for all 4. Are all 6 of mine going to be this P/N?

Thanks!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

 

[SuperDad]

Did you find the right part numbers? I just removed my roof rack on my 2000 LX and need the covers too.

 

[05JLX470]

Did you find the right part numbers? I just removed my roof rack on my 2000 LX and need the covers too.

The part #'s are same as listed in original post. # 75557-60010. They are sold individual @ $9.35 ea. ( price will very ) I just did my 05 LX and these are the 4 plastic covers that snap into the OEM molding. I also clear silicone these in place so the car wash won't tear them out. I used SS button head metric screws with silicone to fill the holes before the covers went on. Hope this helps.

 

[Kabanstva]

Do these trucks have issues with water leaking into the cabin if you remove the factory roof rack or if you install an aftermarket rack?

My buddy with a 97 4Runner said if you do not install an aftermarket rack properly, rain water can come in through the mounting holes in the truck's body.

 

[hoser]

^^^Non-issue with removing the rack as long as you replace the rack bolts w/ silicone sealer and replace the covers on top. The 100 roof is more like a 4th gen 4Runner, not 3rd.

 

[Kofoed]

I use flange-head bolts with neoprene washers to seal the holes. The plastic covers are definitely not water tight.

 

[atnolan94]

Just silicone the bolts you put in. The black platic covers are cosmetic and don't actually serve much of a purpose other than the fact that your roof will look ugly without them. Water can absolutely still get in there.

I have had zero leaking issues.

 

[Clunky]

I used SS button head metric screws

What size are these screws?

 

[nakman]

What size are these screws?

M8 x 1.25mm

 

[Clunky]

M8 x 1.25mm

Thanks Tim! It looks like a length measurement is needed as well?

 

[willoCo]

Mine's coming off and getting replaced with a rhino rack pioneer platform and backbone
Really though, I wouldn't bother getting covers if you're just going to get an aftermarket rack at some point. No one is going to go looking up there except you.

 

[nakman]

Thanks Tim! It looks like a length measurement is needed as well?

You can put up to a 30mm bolt in there, it goes down pretty far before the head liner. But 10-15mm is really all you need to fill the hole, and hold down a rubber sealing washer.

 

[farright]

Do you leave the "bone shaped" piece in? If you use rubber washers is it necessary to silicone if you plan to add a roof rack back at some point?

 

[Since 1995]

I want to delete the factory roof rack on my 100-series 2000. Removing it seems easy enough. Once the rack is removed I assume I need to weather proof/seal all 12, M8-1.25 inserts using a flange head bolt with neoprene washer. I would also like to remove the entire roof drip molding, as it it pretty beat up and is popping up in places.

What do I need to order to replace the old drip molding with 2 single pieces, one for the LH and one for the RH. Is that just the 75506-6002 and 75505-60020? Do I need any clips, or just remove and replace?

 

[robbyfj62]

I want to delete the factory roof rack on my 100-series 2000. Removing it seems easy enough. Once the rack is removed I assume I need to weather proof/seal all 12, M8-1.25 inserts using a flange head bolt with neoprene washer. I would also like to remove the entire roof drip molding, as it it pretty beat up and is popping up in places.

What do I need to order to replace the old drip molding with 2 single pieces, one for the LH and one for the RH. Is that just the 75506-6002 and 75505-60020? Do I need any clips, or just remove and replace?

Did you figure this one out? Thinking about doing the same thing and was curious if you purchased and installed the moulding pieces.