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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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Just picked up a '93 XJ Sport and with a road trip planned, it would be nice if I could make use of a roof rack. Problem being there is no cross members, just rails. These rails are nothing like those on my '89 XJ so I was wondering if anyone could help identify the rails as either Stock for a '93 Cherokee or aftermarket. I'm trying to track down cross members to fit.

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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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They look normal to me. It looks like someone just removed the rails. Grab a set from the junk yard!

The spots that are un-sun damaged look like someone swapped 1999 or newer rails onto it at one point.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
They look normal to me. It looks like someone just removed the rails. Grab a set from the junk yard!

The spots that are un-sun damaged look like someone swapped 1999 or newer rails onto it at one point.
Awesome! junk yard in the AM. Thanks for the help.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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Awesome! junk yard in the AM. Thanks for the help.
To install, just remove an end cap from each side of the rail, and then install the roof rails of the proper year one side at a time. I think those end caps use Torx bolts. They do on my Jeep!

You may also want to add some silicone or another kind of anti-leak to the bolt when you screw it back in to prevent water leaks.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by thatXJguy
To install, just remove an end cap from each side of the rail, and then install the roof rails of the proper year one side at a time. I think those end caps use Torx bolts. They do on my Jeep!

You may also want to add some silicone or another kind of anti-leak to the bolt when you screw it back in to prevent water leaks.
Thanks for the info. I first have to see if the yard has any. Slim pickin's sometimes, but then again, other times they are full of great finds.
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 10:59 PM
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Same as what I have on my 01.
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