Stock Tahoe roof rails vs. Escalade roof rails

[My01yuk]

I'll go so far as to say that you ought to have Esky/Denali chrome-accented running boards (assuming you already have chrome door moldings) with the roof rack, as the truck tends to look "chrome top-heavy" without them.

I had the Esky racks on my truck with just the standard running boards, and it didn't look right to me. I ditched the racks until I decided to get the chrome running boards. Once they were on the truck, the Esky rack looked correct to me. So, that's how my truck is now.

I've gone for the chrome look, obviously.

I don't know bro, I think with your door handles, door moldings, mirror covers and of course the wheels you had enough chrome for the esky rack to blend in with the standard running boards. I hope to find a set on the cheap at a wrecking yard next year.

 

[OHSIXX]

I'll go so far as to say that you ought to have Esky/Denali chrome-accented running boards (assuming you already have chrome door moldings) with the roof rack, as the truck tends to look "chrome top-heavy" without them.

I had the Esky racks on my truck with just the standard running boards, and it didn't look right to me. I ditched the racks until I decided to get the chrome running boards. Once they were on the truck, the Esky rack looked correct to me. So, that's how my truck is now.

I've gone for the chrome look, obviously.

I agree.

Your Tahoe is spot-on with its mods...Well Done

-J

 

[KMeloney]

I don't know bro, I think with your door handles, door moldings, mirror covers and of course the wheels you had enough chrome for the esky rack to blend in with the standard running boards. I hope to find a set on the cheap at a wrecking yard next year.

I hear you, and that's what I thought -- but with the rack on there along with the standard running boards, your (well, MY) eye just went right up the truck to the chrome rack, which made the truck look out-of-balance to me. The chrome on the running boards really tied things together for me.

I don't expect others' eyes/minds to work like mine, but... What can I say? haha

JZ -- Thanks for the kind words!

 

[Redsled]

You missed the vot on no rack. That's the best look IMO.

 

[StevenFromTexas]

You missed the vot on no rack. That's the best look IMO.

I won't argue with that at all. But it's just not worth the effort to me to undo the ten-hole mess General Motors bestowed on the Tahoe's roof.

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As of December 14, 2011, the dumb-asses at General Motors still show the right-side Escalade roof rail on national backorder. That's been the case for at least 3.5 months. Wonder what General Motor's problem is?????????????????

 

[doktorek]

Contact me about Escalade Roof Rails. I may have access to a few of them. Email me at [email protected]. I have to find out how many of them he has.

 

[JochenWoern]

ESCALADE Roof Rack on NBS Yukon

The chrome roof rack is a very nice touch to the tahoe, my friend.

I just added mine on Monday this week, and I love the look with the rest of the chrome on my rig.

 

[tbrooks80]

I hear you, and that's what I thought -- but with the rack on there along with the standard running boards, your (well, MY) eye just went right up the truck to the chrome rack, which made the truck look out-of-balance to me. The chrome on the running boards really tied things together for me.

I don't expect others' eyes/minds to work like mine, but... What can I say? haha

JZ -- Thanks for the kind words!

Your ride is looking good! Keep inspiring us!

 

[doktorek]

Ok....I officially have a 3 sets of roof racks from 07-up escalade and one roof rail set from the 07-up ESV. Let me know if anybody needs it.

Out of topic - I have 2 sets of retractable steps from 07-up escalade. Black and white. Let me know.

 

[defigh]

Anyone have the Tahoe rails and can they be installed on a non rail equipped truck?

Thanks