[jessec]

Hey all,

I've searched the web, this forum, etc... and all I can find are OEM roof rail installation instructions.
I just received my eBay roof rails yesterday (really didn't want to go this round but at 1/3 of dealer cost, what the heck).

The instructions that came with mine are in Chinese, and from what I can tell the installation is different from OEM, where the photos seem to look like notches are cut out for the bolts, and most of the original trim stays in place. My rails came with a full rubber bottom, that I assume just sits on top if the existing trim to seal it.

The only issue I see is measurements, in English, it shows to cut the trim 2cm on either side of each bolt to uncover them and allow this rail to fit, but doesn't give an original cut location. I guess I just assume I have to pull up the trim to find the bolts, and measure 2cm out each way? I was just hoping to dremel out the holes in the trim piece without having to lift it

Anyone else get this style of rail?

 

[jessec]

Here's part of the installation instructions I got

 

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Here's how part of the bottom of the rail looks

 

[jessec]

Ok eff it... I did it the way I thought. Front and rear I just drilled a hole larger than the nuts. Dremeled out the 2 middle sections and clipped the whole trim piece back on. Bolted this on overtop and looks good, fits well

 

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Second side went on much smoother... And it's all done

 

[obetbalx]

your rails are not silver colored. did they come already painted in black? they looked nice. I have to plastidip mine to match my cars paint color

 

[jessec]

your rails are not silver colored. did they come already painted in black? they looked nice. I have to plastidip mine to match my cars paint color

Yes from the eBay seller (they aren't OEM).

And so far so good, last fall took a 7-8hr trip with kayak's strapped to the top in a LOT of rain, and no issues!