SSD Performance - 2012 Kia Soul Roof Rails - Installation Video

[@rioamericanolibrary4540]

This was a great install video. :) It'll be very helpful when I go to install my rails. I'm not a mechanic either, but watching stuff like this helps.

[@livingtherufflife]

Good camera work, just needed to know how to take off the rail to paint (flaking off). Just good to know where screws are and clips so I don’t break it.

[@allangourdji3476]

Very helpfull video to watch before trying the install as the paper instructions are weak. I sprayed the two roof tracks with soapy water before unclipping them from the roof. I think it made it easier to remove them as you have dry dust in there and when you lift them out, don't try lifting them straight up but rather twist inward and lift as this forces the clip to snap out instead of breaking. I also had the "Problem" of a bump under the track when I re-installed them but with the metal brackets installed on top and the nuts tightened in place they either disappeared or were no longer visible.

[@XMSMLL]

+Allan Gourdji Good idea about the soapy water... I had a bump too on each side in the front but after tightening down they just went away...

[@thetreblerebel]

Wow what performance....😳 Where's the headers and 3" exaust? Maybe coilovers or throttle body? Souls can be fast and nobody is trying

[@excelsciors]

Why did you buy a pilot drill bit if you were not going to use it?

[@kenh586]

Did you by the cross bars from a different company?...Looking to get this setup to carry a surfboard.

[@XMSMLL]

Yes at the time I did buy the crossbars from them (SSD) but it seems they don't sell them any more... I would ask them to see if they do though...

[@aawhite12]

what length were the Malone crossbars you installed?

[@Reirose87]

How did this hold up?

[@XMSMLL]

I still have the vehicle and the rails are just like the day they were installed. 😎😎

[@grontek]

Is not the problem with your tools just you are the person with two left hands.Will newer give to you any job in to the shop.

[@Jaxdaddy8617]

Seems as if you have 2 left hands as well if you need a shop to do this anyway. dick.

[@edwardbain6597]

is this the same roof rail system that would work on a 2011 soul?

[@XMSMLL]

+Edward Bain Yes it would... see the link in the description... they have newer versions... though I like my style better... maybe they still make that one too...

[@Eddie_adventures]

Thanks Im about to do it now!

[@aawhite12]

What length were the crossbars you installed?

[@XMSMLL]

They were Malone 50 inch rails... they have newer version here... amzn.to/3n1lMT7

[@wesleyd.7433]

"Not a mechanic", really, you dont say?... uses a metallic grinder bit on plastic powered by a joke motor and a drill bit to "ream out" tab hole. Pliers on hardware threads, damn thats classic. No loctite anywhere, perfect. Should hold up nicely for a few days..... Sorry, just messin with you, came out great.

[@megg7558]

I don't believe this is this difficult.

[@XMSMLL]

Meg G Most all "ready to go” car accessories need a little extra modification... 🤯