Grate rails installed before the first burn are 1/3 the work to make and install than ones done later. Take it from one who has tried this "down the road" through all that "seasoned flavor" that's now in the way…..
And on the eighth day God created barbecue …. because he DOES love us and he wants us to be happy.
Current smokers: Egor (trailered RF) and Easybake (tabletop pellet drive)