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Old 03-25-2010, 05:13 PM
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Default Re: OEM Roof Cross Bars and the RUBBER STRIP!

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe
I just did 5 this past weekend. Some went easy, while others were difficult. I sanded the bar down with some 200grit. Then, since it was cold I soaked the in hot water soapy water. I put some soap directly on the bar, and with a spray bottle kept it wet. All but one slid one, after I got it about half way I had to lift the one end about 8 inches and pull it the rest on the way. Then I pushed and beat the leftover 8 inches with an rubber mallet.

Good Luck.



Thanks.... I just gave up.

If it is that much of a pain when the bars are on my saw horses there's no way I'm dealing with it while they're on my roof.

Maybe one day when I get board I'll pull them out and mess with them!
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