The rails are terminated above the windshield with tape, but they are held on with 5 or 6 bolts that are welded to the roof along each side.

I am also in Florida and so far so good no lifting, and I am told that Dodge has replaced the old "all plastic" rails with one that has a metal bracket embeded in the plastic in front to keep it from lifting. If yours does not already have it, if you have any issues they will replace them with the new ones under warranty.

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2007 Nitro R/T, Chrome Bug Deflector , In Channel Vent Guards, Stainless Bull Bar and Nerf Bars.