rocklaurence wrote:jaber wrote:Just find some rubber grommets that fit snugly and RTV them in place.
What would you recommend for the skids that are screwed to the roof under the rack? Does anyone sell gaskets for the skids?
Hello Rock,
I put my skids back on my 87 GW about six weeks ago. There were signs of leaking at the screws for the skid strips, and also at the roof rack attachments.
I put in new well nuts and as for the plastic seals for the skid strips, I used silicone fuel tubing that I had for RC aircraft. I had some that the screw threads lightly threaded into, and I cut a piece 1/2" long, when tightened the silicone tube expands and puts pressure on the roof and also between the screw and the trim strip. I have not had any leaks with several water tests and many rains.
The silicone tubing holds up for years, especially not being exposed to UV rays. Find a local hobby shop and check for the size that lets the screw thread into, there are several sizes available.
Hope this helps...