Loose roof rack standoffs

[mdryden]

My 07 HR next level has some loose standoffs where it attaches to the roof. After removing the sealant it appears that the factory doesn’t anchor these to the substructure , only through the rubber roof and thin plywood for the most part with the exception of one of the standoffs that was anchored to the substructure. I would like to replace all the short screws with longer ones that anchor to the structural components. Is this appropriate?

[Cobra21]

My attatchment screws all became loose, so I removed all of them and resealed the roof years ago. It was only decorative in my opinion, I'm glad all those potential leak spots are gone.
Brian

[mdryden]

I honestly only have used it a handful of times in the past and I thought of removing it but figured I might as well keep it since it was on the trailer from the factory.

[ScottG]

Do you actually put stuff up there? If so, that's cool but just wondering because I've never seen anyone use that rack. :@
I've never used it on any trailer I've had so when they replaced my roof, I had them leave it off.
If you don't use yours maybe you should just remove and seal up the holes.
Just a thought.

Scott,

[Tyler0215]

Sure, just make sure you don't go all the way thru the roof. Unless you know where the cross braces for the roof are located longer screws won't do any good.