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Slick-topping a 4Runner

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by mcadori, Feb 25, 2017.

  1. Feb 25, 2017 at 11:08 AM
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    mcadori

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    I have a '16 Limited and it has that rack on top that I really don't like. It's just my girlfriend and I, so we really don't need external cargo space. I'd like to remove the roof rack and rails, but I don't know if there are any OE filler panels for the mounting channels under the rack. I've looked at every permutation of 4Runner on the Toyota website and they all seem to have roof rails, so I'm thinking not but you never know if you don't ask.

    Does anyone know if Toyota makes/sells filler panels for the roof rack mounting points?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    This should get you going...
     
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  3. Feb 25, 2017 at 12:23 PM
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    mcadori

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    That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Pablo!
     
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  4. Feb 25, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    PVT Pablo

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    No problem, post up some pictures when you get it done. Curious to see what it looks like.
     
  5. May 17, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    AZ4walker

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    I ordered the roof rack delete kit off Ebay and took it off, I will never use it, it's silver and doesn't match the truck well, the roof rack makes waxing/washing the roof a bit more difficult, I like the clean look better. Word of warning, be very careful if you use a screwdriver to pry off the covers, do not put any downward force even if using a rag, I managed to put a tiny dent in the vehicle before using a plastic pry tool from my dent repair kit. Duh, why I didn't use that initially is beyond logical thought.
    IMGP3120.jpg
     
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  6. May 17, 2017 at 3:48 PM
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    Palerider

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    That's one beautiful rig.
     
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  7. May 17, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    WHITE16SR5

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    I agree 100%, slick roof and everything else on that looks very sharp.
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    Bringing a thread back from the dead!! I’m thinking the same with my Pro. No need for a roof rack. But I’m going to hold on to my Pro rack just Incase.
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    zw470

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    Another slick-top, checking in :goingcrazy:

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Dec 10, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    Bald is beautiful! :yes:
     
  11. Dec 12, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    It is a PITA to remove the snow on my 16 runner with those rails.. also washing it takes more time hard to wax the roof around the rails.. IMO might get better MPG with the rails gone.
    putting stuff on the roof you must be careful not to whack the shark fin antenna ... very fragile will cause a leak .
     
  12. Dec 12, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    I did not mine the rails on my 17 Pro. But this rack on the 2020 Pro gotta go. Real pain in the butt.
     
  13. Dec 13, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    Backwoods

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    I'll buy you the delete kit for your rack :D

    Or trade you my rails...
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    RusPro17

    RusPro17 Back home again!!

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    I think i’ll Pass. Lol.
     
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