rack removal

SWSS · Jun 21, 2012

roof rack that is, not cup size reduction as that is a totally different website!
i have been out of action for a while so forgive me while i try to get my hand back at this.
Well, the wife has agreed to open up the purse strings for some modding to begin!

one quick thing I would like to do is a roof rack removal. anyone every do this before? do I need to remove the headliner? is there a kit with hole fillers or am I on my own?

Any thoughts very much appreciated.

White07Tahoe · Jun 21, 2012

Easier than you think, I think its 5 or 6 torque screws each side. You can either find little caps that fit in the holes or do what I did, bring the screws to a hardware store and tell them you need that size screw but 1/4 the length. When I put the new screws in, I put a little bit of silicone in them.

Donovan · Jun 21, 2012

Did mine. Dorman makes a plug I bought at oreilys 3 bucks for one package. May be worth painting them white for your truck, I only saw black. I read some on a thread about 2 different guys who had issues with putting silicone in screw holes. If you look at the close up you can see the plugs

Donovan · Jun 22, 2012

Pic of plugs I used. I think they are use like retainers.

VTburban · Jun 22, 2012

I used the same thing, and put a little silicone under each cap for retention/water intrusion. Some guys took is a step further and put down strips of vinyl door trim along the whole roof line, hoeing out the spots where the screw caps protrude from the roof line. It looks pretty sharp and darn close to OEM, but not sure where you'd find white.

SWSS · Jun 22, 2012

Sweet! Thanks much...
How do I post Pics??

Gzes · Jun 22, 2012

Theres a yellow pic that looks like a mointain. Click it and upload the pic

zona · Jun 22, 2012

funny your trying to remove yours and want to add the esky to mine.

I would say if you do not plan on putting back on ever than take it to a paint and body shop and have them covered and painted.

metalemt · Jun 22, 2012

Donovan said:
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Pic of plugs I used. I think they are use like retainers.

Do you remeber what size they are?

Donovan · Jun 22, 2012

metalemt said:
Do you remeber what size they are?

I've got the box at the house I will get you the size or part number

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