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Joshdub 07-07-2015 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by four.8is (Post 1043928)
unless you have a beefy wheel / spacer setup , you're better off keeping the roof rails in place to avoid the "bald eagle" effect.
at least that's how I see it...

I agree. If has the stock ride height and stance it'll look funny.

andrewwynn 07-08-2015 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 1043870)
^A used set will likely have similar fading. Powdercoat your stock rails. I'll probably be doing mine in the next year


My brother does powder coating. Prices are "below minimum advertised price". Anybody interested in a group deal?

I'm doing my rims and planning a very vibrant accent color like BMW blue or red or lane stripe yellow. Putting the same as accent on the side of the roof rack I think will look incredible.

Doing the "prototype" on the rims now.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...a81515ea02.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...1ad614d29f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...b70ecf264a.jpg

Best 50¢ I ever spent!


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andrewwynn 07-08-2015 03:16 AM

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...f9c20a7117.jpg

Here is an example of what I'm talking about. 1/2 inch wide stripe at the top not visible from front or back.


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Ricky Bobby 07-08-2015 09:48 AM

I'd love to have your brother do my roof rails, send me pics of some of his work and a price for the rails. I'd have to remove and ship them to WI though

andrewwynn 07-08-2015 02:55 PM

They weigh about a pound each and not even 42" long so would be very inexpensive shipping.

I will be getting pricing and color options


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Ricky Bobby 07-08-2015 03:30 PM

Let me know

bcredliner 07-08-2015 06:53 PM

I've removed my roof rails. Straight forward job. I used the plugs previously mentioned. Purchased them at Lowe's. I added some silicone glue and dropped them in place. Did that about two years ago. Always go through car wash. No leaks.


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