Anyone remove the factory ARB Roof Rack from Trailhunter?

[Hadelson]

Have a 25 Trailhunter. I don't have a need for the ARB rack so looking to remove. For sure will lose the overhead noise and see some MPG increase

Seems fairly simple but checking if anyone else has removed?

1. What are issues if any?
2. Once your remove and put the Toyota covers back, does it seal correctly for any potential water issues?

Thanks in Advance

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[zxsix]

You would need to put the mounting bolts back in and silicone to prevent leaks

 

[watchbuzz]

I have wasted a ton of time looking for install videos are there are none that I could find. The best post so far is on Facebook, it doesn't really have any details.

Here are the installation instructions which may be useful. Per above... you will need to either buy a delete kit or throw on the factory rails.

QUESTION:
Did you find the rack to be super noisy?

 

[Hadelson]

QUESTION:
Did you find the rack to be super noisy?
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Yes, very noisy with days when very windy like today. Above 65 MPH, it becomes noisy as well

 

[watchbuzz]

QUESTION:
Did you find the rack to be super noisy?

Yes, very noisy with days when very windy like today. Above 65 MPH, it becomes noisy as well
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Good to know. Thanks.
Hopefully the above links are helpful.

 

[Hadelson]

Yes, very noisy with days when very windy like today. Above 65 MPH, it becomes noisy as well

Good to know. Thanks.
Hopefully the above links are helpful.
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Did you remove the drip molding as well with install?

 

[drchip]

Looking to remove mine.. don't see how I would use it. If I need a roof rack some day I will get one of those low profile full length ones. If you live in AZ and want it come help me remove it and it will be yours for free.

 

[hussch85]

Did you end up removing the arb roof rack ? if so have you sold it? looking to buy

 

[drchip]

Did you end up removing the arb roof rack ? if so have you sold it? looking to buy

Took it off if you are in AZ I will sell it you.. to me the roofline looks better with it off.

 

[Hadelson]

Have a 25 Trailhunter. I don't have a need for the ARB rack so looking to remove. For sure will lose the overhead noise and see some MPG increase

Seems fairly simple but checking if anyone else has removed?

1. What are issues if any?
2. Once your remove and put the Toyota covers back, does it seal correctly for any potential water issues?

Thanks in Advance

Piece of cake. Toughest part was lifting it off the roof myself. Pit some anchor points into garage Ceiling and used lift straps raising it 4 Inches and then drove out from underneath it.

Took about ten minutes to cover up the tracks with toyota Track parts

 

[Maximus4R]

Took it off if you are in AZ I will sell it you.. to me the roofline looks better with it off.

Would be a huge pain in the rear to ship I’m guessing?

 

[drchip]

Would be a huge pain in the rear to ship I’m guessing?

Yeh would be too big pain and cost way too much to ship

 

[drchip]

Piece of cake. Toughest part was lifting it off the roof myself. Pit some anchor points into garage Ceiling and used lift straps raising it 4 Inches and then drove out from underneath it.

Took about ten minutes to cover up the tracks with toyota Track parts

Agree lifting it off without scratching the roof or side of the truck is the hardest part. Two people can do it using a blanket to slide the rack on the roof. Its not heavy at all.

 

[Hadelson]

Agree lifting it off without scratching the roof or side of the truck is the hardest part. Two people can do it using a blanket to slide the rack on the roof. Its not heavy at all.

Was surprised how light it was.

 

[hussch85]

Took it off if you are in AZ I will sell it you.. to me the roofline looks better with it off.

Thanks but just got one over the weekend

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