Need roof part #

[PDoyle]

Can you guys point me to the part number for the long plastic covers under the roof racks on an LX.
Must have lost one side in a car wash.

 

[PDoyle]

This?

2016-2021 Lexus LX570 Side Rail Assembly Protector 63445-60040 | Lexus Direct parts

2016-2021 Lexus LX570 Side Rail Assembly Protector 63445-60040

www.lexusdirectparts.com

 

[turbo8]

Check on this site

MOULDING | Lexus LEXUS LX570 URJ201L-GNTGKA URJ201 | Parts Catalogs | PartSouq

If you are looking for MOULDING Parts for Lexus LEXUS LX570 URJ201L-GNTGKA URJ201 then we advise you to pay attention to the range of our spare parts catalog for Lexus!

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or here

Exterior Trim - Roof for 2014 Lexus LX570 | Lexus Direct parts

www.lexusdirectparts.com

 

[stonepa]

Replacing them is a waste of time IMHO. When i owned an LX570 i lost them all the time. Replacements didn’t last long. In the last 6 years I have lost zero from my LC.

 

[2021 LC200]

I have lost all on one side and decided to not do anything or ask Toyota to replace (mine is 1 year old with 11k miles and under comprehensive warranty) as they do not seem to have a purpose, can actually encourage dirt and humidity build up and perhaps rust eventually and can not be seen unless you are maybe the tallest person on this planet...

All in all a good piece(s) to lose so it seems, unless somebody can tell me their duty and I change my mind.

 

[PDoyle]

Maybe you guys are right. Looks like $35. plus ship for the two middle pieces.

 

[bloc]

I have found that cleaning the area well before installing the strips does a good job of keeping them in place. Friction between the rubber and body, without a layer of decomposing organic material to lubricate it.

I have lost all on one side and decided to not do anything or ask Toyota to replace (mine is 1 year old with 11k miles and under comprehensive warranty) as they do not seem to have a purpose, can actually encourage dirt and humidity build up and perhaps rust eventually and can not be seen unless you are maybe the tallest person on this planet...

All in all a good piece(s) to lose so it seems, unless somebody can tell me their duty and I change my mind.

I’ve thought about this and think I know why they are there.

That channel is where body panels are welded together, then sealed with some kind of rubber sealant, then painted.

I suspect the rubber strips are to keep the bulk of dead leaves and pollen from collecting there and decomposing, attacking the paint then sealant then weld. Ultimately, to avoid corrosion and leaks.

Also it seems they provide some measure of UV protection to the area.

So yeah I’m going to keep mine in place. So far all I’ve had to replace was the one that was missing when I bought the truck at 105k. 170 now mostly from trips, all of mine have stayed.

 

[NYC570]

I have found that cleaning the area well before installing the strips does a good job of keeping them in place. Friction between the rubber and body, without a layer of decomposing organic material to lubricate it.


I’ve thought about this and think I know why they are there.

That channel is where body panels are welded together, then sealed with some kind of rubber sealant, then painted.

I suspect the rubber strips are to keep the bulk of dead leaves and pollen from collecting there and decomposing, attacking the paint then sealant then weld. Ultimately, to avoid corrosion and leaks.

Also it seems they provide some measure of UV protection to the area.

So yeah I’m going to keep mine in place. So far all I’ve had to replace was the one that was missing when I bought the truck at 105k. 170 now mostly from trips, all of mine have stayed.

I have a few of these missing. It's funny because where they're missing is fairly clean. No dead leaves or dirt. After I lifted one of the pieces, it was full of dead leaves and dirt/mud. I noticed this when I was exchanging my stock roof rack for a LC one.

 

[bloc]

I have a few of these missing. It's funny because where they're missing is fairly clean. No dead leaves or dirt. After I lifted one of the pieces, it was full of dead leaves and dirt/mud. I noticed this when I was exchanging my stock roof rack for a LC one.

I only have my experience to go with, and the fact that toyota apparently tested these and sent them out as designed with no adhesive. My assumption was that when the strip and body area are as clean as new they should stay.. and so far that has worked for me.

Or maybe everyone here is going WAY faster than me on the freeway? Hah

 

[PDoyle]

Some good points made here.
BTW they are 8 years old and sat in the sun for a lot of that time. Damn, that's that , I'm replacing them.
Now, what is left hand side in the parts manual world? Driver side?

 

[bloc]

Now, what is left hand side in the parts manual world? Driver side?

Yep. All orientation is from the occupant perspective.

 

[scottm]

Mine are gone after a few months since it was delivered. Can't think of a reason other than cosmetic they are up there.