Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Roof Rack Side Rail Mounting Nuts

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-05-2015, 06:13 PM
  #1  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
matt0106's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Little Elm, TX
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 cylinder
Default Roof Rack Side Rail Mounting Nuts

So, I noticed the other day that the little rubber nuts that go in the roof to attach the side rails, pulled out of the roof. So now I need to get some new ones. What did ya'll use?

Would these be good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-1-00-Roof-...449aea&vxp=mtr
Old 05-06-2015, 03:48 PM
  #2  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
matt0106's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Little Elm, TX
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 cylinder
Default

Anyone?
Old 05-07-2015, 12:28 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Cheddarnut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 734
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by matt0106
So, I noticed the other day that the little rubber nuts that go in the roof to attach the side rails, pulled out of the roof. So now I need to get some new ones. What did ya'll use?

Would these be good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-1-00-Roof-...449aea&vxp=mtr
That listing is gone on eBay. Can you post a pic of the nut you are talking about?
Old 05-07-2015, 05:44 PM
  #4  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
matt0106's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Little Elm, TX
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 cylinder
Default

Old 05-07-2015, 06:45 PM
  #5  
CF Veteran
 
ehall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southern Maryland
Posts: 1,381
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1999 4.0L
Default

On your 87 they are rubber well nuts. They drop in from the top, then you run a screw through it, and the threads inside cause the rubber to mushroom up under the roof

You can buy them in bulk from McMaster-Carr and Grainger but they only sell SAE threads and not metric. If you want metric you'll need to visit the dealer and see if they can get some for you.
Old 05-07-2015, 07:35 PM
  #6  
Seasoned Member
Thread Starter
 
matt0106's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Little Elm, TX
Posts: 312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Inline 6 cylinder
Default

Would these work though?
Old 05-07-2015, 08:48 PM
  #7  
Beach Bum
 
SteveMongr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Posts: 6,123
Received 20 Likes on 19 Posts
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by matt0106
Would these work though?
Those do not look like they seal good. 'Well nuts' are available at most hardware and auto parts stores.
Attached Images  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sandyman
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
5
09-05-2015 07:56 PM
Jakers
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
0
09-05-2015 02:21 PM
Mitchall1
Cherokee Chat
1
09-04-2015 12:53 AM
jay_sco
Wanted
0
09-02-2015 06:46 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Roof Rack Side Rail Mounting Nuts



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:47 PM.