Removing Cross Bars From Roof Rack

[spencer785]

Hi there I was wondering if its possible to remove the Cross Bars from the roof rack as they came with my explorer and I never use them. If somebody could explain how to remove them and anything else I need to do that would be great. Thanks

 

[spencer785]

anybody

 

[rusty813]

if you remove your crossbars let me know how much you want for it?

 

[spencer785]

I would if I knew how to remove them.

 

[rusty813]

i found this thread for you if you want to check it out http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=195980 am still googling around see what else i can find to help you out

 

[seannydeez]

I have not done it myself, I've only moved the bars all the way to the back because someone suggested better mpg's that way, haven't seen a difference myself. My friend did remove his bars, but since it was such a pain he ended up going to the extreme of removing the side bars to get the cross bars off. I don't recommend that though because he apparently broke a seal and ended up getting a little water leak through the roof into the back seat. If you do have to go to that extreme to remove the bars, I suggest you silicone the hell out of things before you reassemble.

 

[azpima67]

When I removed mine on a 2010, I started using the instructions that have you remove the fore and aft rail covers. When I had trouble with the front ones, looked more closely at the rails. I discovered that all you have to do it remove the front "D" rings on each rail and slide the rail forward from the rear stud. Then I purchased four stainless steel screws and a few SS washers and installed them in place of the D rings to secure the bracket inside the rails in place so they can't side around. I don't remember what size screws (phillips). I took one of the D rings to an Ace hardware store rummaged through the nuts until I found the correct size (might be metric).

 

[brockdog08]

I had to remove the end caps on the rails and slide them out that way. I added them to the wifes Explorer that didn't come with them.

 

[thebrakeman]

Why do you want to remove them?

 

[rusty813]

i would love to happen if you can sell them for a great price ebay is expensive for me