So i am thinking about removing the roof rack but need to find out what size the screws are so i can get replacments. Also there wont be any leaking issues if i replace with a stainless steel screw or plastic plug? Right?
roof rack delete. ?'s
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secfogecko
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Good write up.
Good write up.
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White07Tahoe
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Just take them off and bring one of the screws to the hardware store and tell them you need something half the size, thats what I did
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Cool, Thanks- I figured it was just an insert but before i went tearing it off I wanted to find out for sure. If I take it off I plan on just getting some stainless steel allen screws with a rounded top.
What did you use for screws/plugs? if anything?
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Why not use set screws? I plan on using these. I took the cross bars off yesterday and i like the look. However, i think removing the wole rack is the way to go. I will post some pics after doing this mod...
You know, I'm thinking there must be GM part numbers for roof rack filler screws and any other associated parts. PPV/SSV Tahoes come with pre-drilled roof rack holes but without racks on ... whatever GM uses to cap those gaps is probably the best way to do it.
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Btw, the advantage of using the GM spec parts is that god forbid there should ever be a leak/corrosion, it will still be covered under that element of the warranty. Use random screws and plugs and a potentially incredibly expensive problem would have to be funded out of pocket.
Just thinking out loud ...
---------- Post added at 12:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 PM ----------
Btw, the advantage of using the GM spec parts is that god forbid there should ever be a leak/corrosion, it will still be covered under that element of the warranty. Use random screws and plugs and a potentially incredibly expensive problem would have to be funded out of pocket.
Just thinking out loud ...
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You sure about that? You're saying that they have the threaded inserts but nothing in them?
