Are rubber inserts for crossbars useful?

[sonicserve]

Helllo, everyone:

I just got a new 2007 4Runner SR5. Since the dealer did not install crossbars and just left them in the trunk, I installed crossbars myself.

The installation was fine. But I forgot to install those 4 rubber inserts? Are they important? Where should those rubber inserts be installed?

Anyway, if I need to put them in, I have to remove rail caps. I searched this forum and it seems removing rail caps is a little tricky. I am afraid I will break it. Any suggestions?

 

[J.A.]

Congrats on the purchase, Hope this helps...there appears to be no need to remove the end caps...

 

[sonicserve]

Re: Re: Are rubber inserts for crossbars useful?

Thanks a lot for your illustration pics. They are very very helpful.

I like my new 4Runner and this forum.

Congrats on the purchase, Hope this helps...there appears to be no need to remove the end caps...