GotayTexas
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- Texas
I got the rack off an '01 from a junk yard, and want to fit it onto my '97. My XJ wasn't built for a rack, so I can't exactly just bolt it on. Any methods for installing it?
Installing rack on a non factory fitted xj
- Thread starter GotayTexas
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kennethboyd
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- new Orleans, LA
I thought about doing the same thing myself. If I were to try I would get some short self-tapping sheet metal screws and caulk the holes. Idk how waterproof you could get it that way though. Interested to see what others have done.
O-Gauge Steamer
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- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Personally, I would take the factory fasteners out of the donor. Careful measurements and even more careful drilling will be required. IMO, remove the head liner prior to punching holes in the roof.
Sort of surprised that the rails for the factory rack are not already in place. Can'r say I have ever seen an XJ in that configuration.
Sort of surprised that the rails for the factory rack are not already in place. Can'r say I have ever seen an XJ in that configuration.
Talyn
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- Radford, Communistwealth of Virginia
From what I have found some years used well nuts some years used nutserts.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1102202
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24727
use the well nuts. Drill hole, install with bolt/nut method. screw roof rails on.
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24727
use the well nuts. Drill hole, install with bolt/nut method. screw roof rails on.
Talyn
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- Radford, Communistwealth of Virginia
What you are describing are nutserts. The well nuts are rubber and tighten with the install bolt.
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- WA state
OP, guessing that you want to use your roof to carry stuff? Instead of going through all of this for minimal weight ability. Why not go after market, or get something like JCR mounts and build your own, better, stronger rack?
