How to Guide: Roof Rust Repair by Removing Roof Skin FJ60/62 (2 Viewers)

[Hokie LX]

How did you remove it? I drilled out a few spot welds this evening but it appears that that the gutter over the doors has a lip that connects with the backside of the roof?

Look at the pictures I posted in this thread. You need to remove the roof skin or section out a piece of it as the gutter attaches to the inner structure underneath the roof skin.

 

[jzilla]

Look at the pictures I posted in this thread. You need to remove the roof skin or section out a piece of it as the gutter attaches to the inner structure underneath the roof skin.

I will scroll back thanks!

 

[buddysharp]

Look at the pictures I posted in this thread. You need to remove the roof skin or section out a piece of it as the gutter attaches to the inner structure underneath the roof skin.

Awesome work, Chris! Thank you for doing the write up and sharing!

 

[Michael Hanson]

Lots of good work.

 

[open country]

@Hokie LX Did you install the windshield yourself? Any tips on that process if so?

 

[Hokie LX]

@open country Yeah I did.

General tips are reinforce the tip of the sealant you use as mine kept bending over slowing down the application and reducing the working time.

If I were to do it again I’d go with the trim less gasket.

Make sure the windshield is FULLY seated down on the bottom edge before you put the top corners in. I broke a windshield trying to work it on without the bottom being fully seated. Lesson learned.

It’s pretty straightforward overall. Just take your time.

 

[open country]

@open country

It’s pretty straightforward overall. Just take your time.

Thanks!

 

[garfieldthecat]

@open country Yeah I did.

General tips are reinforce the tip of the sealant you use as mine kept bending over slowing down the application and reducing the working time.

If I were to do it again I’d go with the trim less gasket.

Make sure the windshield is FULLY seated down on the bottom edge before you put the top corners in. I broke a windshield trying to work it on without the bottom being fully seated. Lesson learned.

It’s pretty straightforward overall. Just take your time.

Hi @Hokie LX , is the gasket you used the one that could accept the trim back in? I don't see the chrome trim back in the channel. If so, do you happen to have the part number for that windshield gasket? Thanks in advance!

 

[Hokie LX]

Hi @Hokie LX , is the gasket you used the one that could accept the trim back in? I don't see the chrome trim back in the channel. If so, do you happen to have the part number for that windshield gasket? Thanks in advance!

No, it does not accept the trim back in. I’ll be slowly de-trimming the truck as I get around to it.

 

[open country]

Hi @Hokie LX If so, do you happen to have the part number for that windshield gasket?

Precision WBL F425 is the non-trim gasket I used. I got it from Jegs for $100 or so.