Shaun Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have a 2011 Edge with roof rack rails and I would like to offer them up as an even trade for anyone with the plain roof trim strips... I have no use for mine and prefer the clean look without. Even swap, my roof rack rails and trim strips for your non roof rack trim strips... I'll ship mine and you ship yours. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Still up for grabs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimp Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 You might find an interested taker in May or June when peoples minds turn to outdoor activities or summer travel that require a set of roof rails. I purchased them and self installed on my 2012 Edge because I needed to carry a canoe. I can't remember the price off the top of my head but your exchange would be an extremely good deal for someone. If you ever find someone to do this, you will also need to exchange the front and rear roof mounting brackets that are underneath the black trim piece. The brackets that come with your setup have two holes for two mounting bolts. That provides the extra strength needed to secure your loaded roof rails. The mounting brackets that come with the plain strip only have one hole. There is also a middle bracket on each side but that doesn't change. Since you are removing your rails you will end up with an open bolt hole at each corner of your roof that needs to be filled or you are going to end up with a roof leak. I would expect that a clear, all weather sealant such as the type made for a gutter would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Shaun, I'll probably take you up on your offer but I want to do a little research to see how difficult it is to get the strips off. I'm in Michigan and could use a rack during deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks for the info Gimp! Fishx65 - I have poked around on this forum and found some others doing the same thing... sounds like it is definitely doable. PM me if you are interested and we can work it out. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Rails have been swapped... thanks Fishx65! Hope the deer are comfy up there on top of your Edge. I will post the steps and pics of my conversion from rails to no rails once the strips are installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Shaun, I'm thinking we are gonna have to seal up the new screws pretty good to prevent any leaks or rust. Not sure if I'm gonna use silicone or flexable body caulk. I'm definitely gonna put a little silicone on the screw threads. I wonder what they used at the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm going to use a silicone caulk... it works great stopping leaks on the roof of my home. Should be fine in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Got the rack installed tonight (Thanks Shaun!). Like Gimp said, it's a very simple procedure. Ya just have to uncover the four extra holes and bolt it on. If anyone else is looking to swap their rack for the strips, I've got a fellow deer hunting friend that would be up for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser64 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Hell I'm kinda of interested in doing this. I have the side rails and will never put anything on top but am worried in roof leaks after the swap. How do the racks come off does anyone have pics in the removal of these and what one is left with after the new strips are installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Cruiser, If you are interested in swapping for the strips I have a buddy that would be up for it. I didn't take any pics but it's very easy to do. You will just need to fill in four small holes with body caulk, bolt on four plastic brackets in the same holes the side rails used and snap on the black strips. Ford used body caulk to cover the holes on vehicles that did not come with a rack. Each plastic bracket is held on with 1 screw. You won't get any leaks if ya fill the four empty screw holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wyman Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I'm interested as well. I have a 2007 Edge with the black strips/covers. I'm interested in trading for the side rails. I'm in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatlinz Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 I may be too late to the game, but I have the black strips and am in need of the rails. please email me tiaktrader@yahoo.com signed....middle aged snow skeeeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReactiveD Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Anyone interested in rails and strips? Have been traying to trade for sometime now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JNA Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 ReactiveD, I am interested in trading. Please send me a PM with contact info. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReactiveD Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Sent you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf2008 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 ReactiveD, If you haven't found someone interested in a swap yet let me know, I have the factory strips from an 08 Edge with vista roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReactiveD Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Hey lonewolf I still have them and it seems that everyone is interested but no one wants to go through the trade. Which is crazy because the cost of them and the money saved by trading. Just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonewolf2008 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 I hate to say this, but a 10 just rolled into our dealership with rails, which i'm going to snag, and being in Michigan this will be a lot cheaper. Sorry :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReactiveD Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 That is awesome lone wolf. Could you send the strips and I will send the rails and strips like nothing ever happened and would be helping a fellow member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preid24 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hey ReactiveD, I've got a 2012 with the strips and I'd like rails if you're still up for a trade. Feel free to send me a message. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReactiveD Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hey Preid24 sent you a PM with my email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyk665156 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have strips and would like to trade for rails. If anyone is interested please let me know. I have a 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiacuda Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 looking for roof rails and I have an 2007 my phone 310 529 0484 Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjlkemp Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have a 2013 with strips and would like to trade for rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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