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09-08-2013, 03:50 PM
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A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
This is actually pretty easy. Wedging the putty knife helps prevent cutting into the A pillar. Repop drip rails are available from vendors. Once I make the repair, I'll add to this post.
           
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09-08-2013, 04:17 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Great write-up! Thank you.
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09-08-2013, 04:56 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Nice! I never even thought about that area getting rusty. I'm outta here to go and check it!
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09-08-2013, 05:46 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Nice job!
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09-08-2013, 05:49 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Mine are on the list to be done, good post.
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09-08-2013, 06:34 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
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 Any chance the moderator would let me correct that photo?
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09-09-2013, 02:29 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
The text was added to your photo.
You will need to correct the text in the photo, and upload it to photobucket again. Then edit that post to change the url ....
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09-09-2013, 03:37 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
I know that ...
But he has to change the text on his end first
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09-09-2013, 05:21 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
I'm wonderin how the truck would look, doors closed, A pillar drip rails missing?
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09-09-2013, 10:33 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Thanks for taking the time to document and share this information.
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09-09-2013, 10:37 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Great write up....
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09-09-2013, 11:31 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
I just fixed the original photo 5 on photobucket with the same URL. We'll see if it changes.
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09-09-2013, 11:16 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
It's good to know they repop this,as I know I need to replace mine.Thanks for sharing. BTW how much are the repop drip rails...
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09-10-2013, 09:35 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
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The method of installation and factory design of these drip rails makes them a water trap. Once the seam sealer cracks enough for water to get in, the rust will never stop. Some folks delete them, but that might create other issues with the door seal etc. I plan to put mine back on. I'll post picks when I do.
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09-10-2013, 01:51 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Do the drip rails matter much only for driving in the rain or will there be door seal issues even if its just parked in the rain without those drip rails?
I wonder how much wind noise they are responsible for.
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01-13-2021, 11:06 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Installation methods?
I was thinking to pop-rivot in place or possibly using body panel adhesive. Thinking the adhesive may be the way to go. The stuff is solid; If i glue in the entire face of the rail to the A pillar it would be 100% sealed up Something besides spot welding back Posted via Mobile Device |
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01-14-2021, 10:17 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
Here’s a link to my original photos in case photobucket goes down. I no longer have an active photobucket account but my website is always best anyway.
A Pillar Drip Rail Removal - DIY
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01-14-2021, 04:08 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
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 Thanks for the write up. Did you weld yours back in place?
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01-14-2021, 08:26 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
I was originally going to leave mine off but it would take a lot of metal work to make the door and the a pillar lineup so it looks right so I glued them back on I don’t think it would have any thing to do with how the door seals
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01-14-2021, 09:09 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
What did u use?
I was thinking 3m body panel adhesive |
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01-15-2021, 09:18 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
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01-17-2021, 10:49 AM
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01-17-2021, 10:55 AM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
I’d move it up. There should be a small drip hole in the roof rail too.
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01-17-2021, 01:14 PM
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Re: A pillar drip rail removal - DIY
There is
Wasnt sure how close it was suppose to be Posted via Mobile Device |
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