Luggage Rack removal....Has anyone done this?

[RSTahoe99]

ok so for a temporary fix i just bought some 6x20 metric bolts. The existing bolts seem to have some sort of thread sealer on them. Anyone know what kind it is, ie. loctite brand?

I was thinking of using teflon tape instead of silicon, Any Thoughts? Or has someone tried that already?

 

[DJTricky]

i have done this. i will get some pics today and post up. its not that hard if you have a welder. and some time and skill

 

[RSTahoe99]

Ok the 6 x 20 bolts did not work, they were approx. 1/8th on an inch too long. So i went to home depot and bought some 6 x 12mm set screws. I wrapped the threaded with teflon tape and put some UV protected waterproof silicon on the threads for good measure and on top of the set screw to prevent it from retaining water.

So far it looks pretty decent and it will do fine until im able to do the body work.

 

[DJTricky]

ok got some pics last night, sorry for crappy cell pics but here is what im rockin right now.

(bolts cut off and gridded down.)


(done body work)

 

[RSTahoe99]

Not bad DJ! I noticed you left the center strips on the roof too any reason?

Does anyone know if they are just glued down like the side moldings and badges?

Know of an easy way to remove without hurting the paint?

 

[DJTricky]

well i left them on there cus i cant find my 3M eraser wheel. and well i still put stuff up there. i think i am gonna take them off once i lower it some more.