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Roof Rack install question

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tommyb08, May 16, 2018.

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  1. Feb 5, 2019 at 4:38 AM
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    Thank you!
     
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  2. Feb 5, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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  3. Feb 5, 2019 at 2:57 PM
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    Check out my page 4 posts. I believe what happened to me may be your problem.
     
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  4. Feb 5, 2019 at 3:39 PM
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    Thanks. Off to the hardware store I guess.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Be careful using hardware store silicone as it will cause corrosion when in contact with metal. Make sure you use sealants intended for automotive body panels, either from SEM, PPG, 3M, etc etc..
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2019 at 4:38 PM
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    Good luck, let us know how you make out.
     
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    Thanks, will do
     
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  8. Feb 7, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    I have an OEM roof rack and put on the provided foam washers. They are foam and not rubber, they failed and now I went out and bought actual rubber washers and put sealant around and in the hole as well. No issues but that it has only been a few weeks. I strongly recommend that you use actual rubber washers and use sealant to prevent water from penetrating the cabin, just my 2 cents.
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Great advise. :thumbsup: I just went and bought some rubber replacement washers to attach as I do my installation.
     
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    As others have said before, definitely get stainless M6 fasteners for the 2 small holes in front. Maybe stainless Phillips heads for ALL of them. One of mine got so stripped i had to just cut it off. Couldn't even get it out with an extractor. Eventually i will drill rest of it out and try to retap it, when weather warms up a little.
     
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  11. Feb 12, 2019 at 4:25 PM
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    I just completed the roof rack install this afternoon and have to thank you all for your advise beforehand. I replaced the foam washers for rubber ones and also replaced the 4 M6 torx screws for stainless phillips head screws(same length) for the front brackets. I made sure to coat the threads with loctite. I didn't have any problems with the oem supplied other hardware threads but made sure to run them all through the roof nuts before I attached the racks to the roof. Also hit each attachment spot with a nice size circle of automotive silicone. I think I spent most of my installation time removing the trim adhesive from the roof channel from the original weatherstripping of the truck. All in all it looks sweet and I am happy. Onto next mod, lol.
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  12. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:05 PM
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    How exactly are people applying the silicone? Do you just put a hersheys kiss size glob over the threaded hole or around the hole.
     
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  13. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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    That’s what I did last summer and haven’t had any issues.
     
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  14. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    Sorry but my question wasnt answered. Does the silicone go on the threaded hole or around it? Or both and if so you did answer.
     
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  15. May 10, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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    Are you guys following the recommended torque specs or just tightening? I have a thing for stripping hardware.
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Installed OEM roof racks and don't like them. I left the factory tape on the holes and just cut where the rack crews went. Now that im removing them, whats the best procedure to seal it back up before installing moldings.
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    INSTAGRAM: JWIZZMASTERWET #SUPERCHARGED #METALAF #HARAMBE PERFORMANCE/FUNCTIONAL UPGRADES: -URD Supercharger -Sound Deadened cabin with Noico Solutions 80mil -Skar Audio full pro-audio setup (2xtweeters, 4xmids, 3x10inSUB) SUSPENSION/LIFT/TIRES: -ICON Stage 4 (650lb coils) -ICON RXT Leaf Pack (Option 3), -285/65/18 BFG KO2 FUNCTIONAL(eye candy?): -Rave OffRoad roof rack -Rave OffRoad 43in light bar (amber + white) -Rigid led PODs (x4) (mounted along roof rack) -Westin Side Steps -BakFlip tri-fold tonneau cover -VOODOO Fabrications hi-rise crossbars -Pelican Case loaded with recovery gear(mounted to roof rack) -Smittybilt gen 2 overlander tent -Smittybilt recovery boards -HI-Lift Jack COSMETIC AND NON-PERFORMANCE UPGRADES: -Custom front grill -Bumper Shellz rear bumber cover -Meso Customs full interior chrome delete -Interior of cabin lined with sound deadening material (Noico Solutions 80mil) -Rear seat delete and custom shelf (home-made) AUDIO (SKAR AUDIO): -2x pro audio tweeters, 4x pro audio mids, 3x 10in subwoofers (SKAR AUDIO) -1x RP-1200 amplifier (mids), 1x RP-2000 amplifier (subs), 1x SK-400 amplifier (tweeters) (SKAR AUDIO) -Audio crossover
    Buy yourself a RAVE OffRoad roof rack to replace your oem roof rack.

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    Silicon
     
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    Any one have fitment issues near the windshield? Im reading about gaps
     
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