Roof Side Rails?
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Looking at the service manual I believe it could be added later. The roof side molding pops off and under it should be pre-drilled holes. The roof rack bolts into the those holes. If so you could buy the parts and do the swap yourself.
Maybe someone can confirm by removing this piece (it just unclips) and taking a picture.
Maybe someone can confirm by removing this piece (it just unclips) and taking a picture.
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"Missing" as in fell off?
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Missing as in factory forgot to install it (apparently from what I could gather from the FB comments).
YIKES.
However this seems to indicate the factory doesn't drill out or weld on (???) the threaded holes required to bolt the rails on all models. You can almost see what look like small dents where the holes might go. Maybe the roof stampings at the factory are different, or when they punch/cut out for the sunroof they do the mounting holes at the same time. Oh well... too bad.
That trim piece hides where the factory welds the roof panel to the side frame (door opening, A, B and C pillar) on pretty much all vehicles. I wonder if the aftermarket will come out with a system that can lock into that seam.
We need someone to remove one of the rails on an Activity Package model to see what's under them and compare to this SE/SEL without Activity Package model.
I was hoping there were mounting points under the lower trim level plastic covers for custom aftermarket companies to make some cool attachments.
I was hoping there were mounting points under the lower trim level plastic covers for custom aftermarket companies to make some cool attachments.
Does anyone know that part number for the Rail Mount Cover. One of mine came off, dealer won't cover it even though I've only had it one month. They want $130 to replace.
Yeah, Mine fell off.... $130 to replace.
That's crazy! It's a simple strip of plastic and if it fell off on its own one has to wonder if that is what happen to the SC that arrived at a dealer without one of them in place (It would never have passed inspection without it before leaving the factory). Never heard back on what the dealer did for that customer...
If you can, have the dealer look into upgrading you to the cross rail mount type. Everyone is dying to know if a Non-Activity Package SC can be upgraded with the Activity Package rails to mount crossbars to.
At $130 for one plastic piece, I'd be tempted to put that $130 towards the upgrade if it can even be done. Good luck.
That’s exactly what I was thinking, thanks.
Well, I was pleasantly surprised this morning when the general manager of the dealership called to let me know they are covering the cost of replacing the part. The power of a legitimate negative review.
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Hi everybody, i just found this,
Im looking for Santa Cruz SEL but doesn’t have activity package , so not include the side roof rail and I found this …
Hyundai OE 87280K5000CA - Right Roof Molding
I don’t know if is possible.
Thanks
Im looking for Santa Cruz SEL but doesn’t have activity package , so not include the side roof rail and I found this …
Hyundai OE 87280K5000CA - Right Roof Molding
I don’t know if is possible.
Thanks
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It appears installing roof rail later on a "flush rail" Santa Cruz model would be expensive either DIY or by a Dealer - if it is even feasible.
So... Instead of by an expensive model just for the "raised" roof rail - has anyone tried a "flush rail" roof rack by Thule (or another rack manufacturer) on one of the less expensive Santa Cruz models??
So... Instead of by an expensive model just for the "raised" roof rail - has anyone tried a "flush rail" roof rack by Thule (or another rack manufacturer) on one of the less expensive Santa Cruz models??
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ITS MY SAME ISSUE! I GOT THE SEL MODEL AND IT CAME WITHOUT IT !
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Yup have the same SEL issue and I guess for now we’re stuck until aftermarket comes out with a solution.
To add roof rails they are bolted down which require the interior head liner removal for access 😡
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To add roof rails they are bolted down which require the interior head liner removal for access 😡
Activity Package Roof Rail Removal
Has anyone with an Activity Package tried removing their roof rails yet or even looked at them to see how they are actually attached to the cab? Are there bolt covers visible? Maybe someone has removed them while doing a wrap or changing the color of their roof making their SC a two-tone(?)...
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Remove the HEADLINER !!!!!!!!! :0Yup have the same SEL issue and I guess for now we’re stuck until aftermarket comes out with a solution.
To add roof rails they are bolted down which require the interior head liner removal for access 😡
Activity Package Roof Rail Removal
Has anyone with an Activity Package tried removing their roof rails yet or even looked at them to see how they are actually attached to the cab? Are there bolt covers visible? Maybe someone has removed them while doing a wrap or changing the color of their roof making their SC a two-tone(?)...
Even after you remove the headliner there are no bolt holes as shown in post #3. So you would need to drill holes in the roof 
spaced perfectly and secured using the proper bolts. The roof rails are rated to hold 220lbs so this isn't some little plastic piece of trim that just clips in place... they are bolted thru the roof for strength.
spaced perfectly and secured using the proper bolts. The roof rails are rated to hold 220lbs so this isn't some little plastic piece of trim that just clips in place... they are bolted thru the roof for strength.1 - 20 of 20 Posts
