Yes, I did also. It's why I watched the video. I wanted to see if I could take the rail off as an assembled unit. I ended up taking off each cross rail.
@@larryclark609 for the removal of the aft crossbrace from the fore and aft rail I used a T30 bit. Although it's a little sloppy. A torxplus is probably what it is. Once I got the aft crossrail off I realized I needed to unscrew the the aft "rooftop clamp" bolt completely with the provided special ford torque wrench and the aft section would dislodge from the roof. Next time I remove the roof rack I'll try to remove it as an assembly without removing the Crossbars.
@@Optinaut_Studios I had the same " stuck to the roof" issue the first time I took off the rack. Be sure you loosen the clamp bolt all the way (the bolt where the ford provided odd looking torque wrench is use) it's a retained bolt it won't come out. Then it's a matter of the getting the rubber pad on the rack that meet the roof to release it friction bond. A mild continuous pressure upward should do it.
Good how-to video, but not sure the removal of the rear rack caps are necessary (2:47). And glad you pointed out the top bolt at the front for the hard top removal. Other how-to instructions only focus on the inside bolts and don't point out the one on the top. I admit that I missed that one on my first top removal.
The Torx bolts on these are not regular Torx, they are Torx Plus. If you use a regular torx bit you will either break your tool or strip out the hardware. These bolts are also what is on the front bumper. Removing the covers on the rear part of the luggage rack is also unnecessary. All you have to do is loosen the triangle bolts and the clamp will release.
Not trying to offend anybody, so please don't get personal. But, at the 3:55 mark, there is a paint scratch on the paint and glass. That is what it appears to me, that's why I asked was it him or was it already there?
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Why would you pause/hide the video removal of the roof rack and the top after you unbolted it?!?
Insane amount of work for a convertible
Not really only takes me about 10 min.
There is a easier way to take it off. I found a better video
@@motivationrodgers1701 where?
lol guess you have never done a lot of work
Can you run the hardtop without the roof rails? It would make it that much easier to take the top off whenever you feel like it
You guys edited out the part I needed: the rear roof rack removal.
I needed to see the rail removal which was paused!
Yes, I did also. It's why I watched the video. I wanted to see if I could take the rail off as an assembled unit. I ended up taking off each cross rail.
@@trialmxhow did you get the (back) cross rail off? What Ford tool did you use pls thx
@@larryclark609 for the removal of the aft crossbrace from the fore and aft rail I used a T30 bit. Although it's a little sloppy. A torxplus is probably what it is. Once I got the aft crossrail off I realized I needed to unscrew the the aft "rooftop clamp" bolt completely with the provided special ford torque wrench and the aft section would dislodge from the roof. Next time I remove the roof rack I'll try to remove it as an assembly without removing the Crossbars.
@@trialmxwhat? Is there a latch holding the back part of the roof rack onto the body of the Bronco? I’m trying to slide it fwd or bwd and nothing.
@@Optinaut_Studios I had the same " stuck to the roof" issue the first time I took off the rack. Be sure you loosen the clamp bolt all the way (the bolt where the ford provided odd looking torque wrench is use) it's a retained bolt it won't come out. Then it's a matter of the getting the rubber pad on the rack that meet the roof to release it friction bond. A mild continuous pressure upward should do it.
I only have one paint matched cover. Know where I can order some?
Nice job.
Looks pretty simple.
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Are you able to place the OEM roof rail without the hardtop on?
Why would you not show the actual footage of taking them off…that’s half the reason for watching 🤦♀️
What tool did you use to take the (back) crossbar off of the sidebars?
Good how-to video, but not sure the removal of the rear rack caps are necessary (2:47). And glad you pointed out the top bolt at the front for the hard top removal. Other how-to instructions only focus on the inside bolts and don't point out the one on the top. I admit that I missed that one on my first top removal.
Where is this tool located? It’s not in the tool kit
Lol he said Bronco Sport
Thank you!
So much work
The Torx bolts on these are not regular Torx, they are Torx Plus. If you use a regular torx bit you will either break your tool or strip out the hardware.
These bolts are also what is on the front bumper.
Removing the covers on the rear part of the luggage rack is also unnecessary. All you have to do is loosen the triangle bolts and the clamp will release.
Not mine
Did he scratch it taking it off, or was that already there?
There are no scratches on the hard top or vehicle, not sure what you are talking about?
Not trying to offend anybody, so please don't get personal. But, at the 3:55 mark, there is a paint scratch on the paint and glass. That is what it appears to me, that's why I asked was it him or was it already there?
@@prime11000 Those are bugs :) Hot humid Michigan summers and TONS of bugs. Needs a good bath soon!
Thank You, Sir. I appreciate your response. 😀
I like the bronco but you can tell they rushed the roof removal design. I see them converting to latches soon
It's not a bronco sport 😂
these has more work to do over a jeep
Bc of copyright