How to remove roof rib glue?

[LOCKED&LIFTED]

The metal underneath the roof rack feet usually has some rust developing. Also, the stock roof rack is fairly useless with heavy items (e.g. boats, bikes, tires, etc.). I prefer the cleaner look, as well.

Gotcha. I'd better take a closer look at mine. I was hoping I could just leave the OEM rack on when I installed a taller aftermarket one, but I'll check for signs of rust first. Thanks!

 

[Beowulf]

... but I'll check for signs of rust first. Thanks!

You will have rust... it's just a matter of how much. You'll also find the feet of the rack have worn through the paint. Again, it's just a matter of how much.

-B-

 

[ashooter]

I'm with you on this. I have a guy in Australia looking to ship me a set of barn doors with the latches and hinges. I'll let you know how it works out. I'm thinking about buying a body, taking my time making it ossie spec then swapping it over. I'm also thinking about dune beige as the color. We'll see.

24, we are definitely on the same wavelength! I was planning on dune beige, but changed my mind to 464 beige - a little lighter. Ideally, I'd have Toyota 16x6 steelies, 255/85's, barn doors, hand-crank windows, etc... I think in a couple of months I'll have "old Suzy" as close to ideal as she's gonna get.

All that "Aussie-spec" stuff is just to make things less likely to break. It would be cool, but not something I want to spend a lot of extra dough on right now, though.