Howdy, all! Couple quick questions re Esky roof rack swap...

[KMeloney]

Hey folks,

Glad to see there's a new Tahoe-specific forum around [that I hope will take the place of the crapped-out tahoeforum.com site]. Some of the other Tahoe/Chevy forums just aren't specific enough for sharing info about the '07+ Tahoes. Hopefully, this place fills the bill.

I'm considering the Escalade rook rack for my '09. A couple questions:

1. Is GMpartsdirect.com the place to go for the rack? Or, have you all been going directly through the dealership?
2. I remember seeing that folks were having trouble tracking down the end caps for the rack. I think I might have also read that it is NOW coming as a complete package (with the caps). Can anyone confirm any of this?
3. How long does the swap take? And do you need to re-silicone anything?

Thanks, folks!

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[05Yukon]

Im not sure if the caps come painted or not but other than that its a direct swap.

[mdtahoe]

I got mine from the dealer because working at a shop we get a discount. The caps do not come painted. It took about 10 minutes using a battery operated impact gun. No modifications are needed, it directly bolts on. No need to use any silicone.

[KMeloney]

I got mine from the dealer because working at a shop we get a discount. The caps do not come painted. It took about 10 minutes using a battery operated impact gun. No modifications are needed, it directly bolts on. No need to use any silicone.

Thanks, folks!

Md -- Do you mind sharing what your cost for the compete get-up was?

Also, do you happen to have parts numbers handy for everything I'll need?

Thank you.

[mdtahoe]

I will have to look to see if I still have the part numbers at work. I think I paid $347 for all

[KMeloney]

Thanks, Md. If you have the info, I'd appreciate it if you could share. That sounds like a good price for everything.

[e-dub75]

What I remembered seeing (on the other site) is that gmparts will not sell you the caps and the dealer is going to charge you out the ass. I end up finding mine on ebay and paid $500 for it. Then I got the dealer to paint the caps for me which cost around $175.

[KMeloney]

What I remembered seeing (on the other site) is that gmparts will not sell you the caps and the dealer is going to charge you out the ass. I end up finding mine on ebay and paid $500 for it. Then I got the dealer to paint the caps for me which cost around $175.

Thanks, e. I think (THINK) that might be old info. I just came from my Chevy dealer who located a "kit" for the roof rack that appeared to have everything you need in it except for the cross rails (and some people don't want them anyway). You have to buy a "right" and "left" kit -- but, they both appeared to include the end caps.

I've ordered the kits, so we'll see exactly what comes with them...

[Timmy]

how much did you pay?

[ChevyGirl]

What I remembered seeing (on the other site) is that gmparts will not sell you the caps and the dealer is going to charge you out the ass. I end up finding mine on ebay and paid $500 for it. Then I got the dealer to paint the caps for me which cost around $175.

Thats what I paid at the Cadi dealer!!

[KMeloney]

Yep, GM definitely sells these things as a "kit" now (yes, they still show individual parts, but they also have a part number for a left kit and a right kit).

I need to get into the boxes, but I'm assuming that I did NOT get the cross rails in the kit (pretty sure you have to order them separately).

I got it for $344.58. A buddy of mine will be painting the caps, and he'll probably charge me $30 (that's what he asked me for for painting my mirror caps). So, not too shabby!

Oh -- For those of you who did this swap, are you using the cross rails? I'm assuming I need Esky-specific rails for this, yes? If so, can I put the side rails on now, and add the cross rails LATER with the side rails already on the truck? Or do they need to attach with at least one side rail off of the truck?

Thanks!

[e-dub75]

Oh -- For those of you who did this swap, are you using the cross rails? I'm assuming I need Esky-specific rails for this, yes? If so, can I put the side rails on now, and add the cross rails LATER with the side rails already on the truck? Or do they need to attach with at least one side rail off of the truck?

Thanks!

My tahoe did not have the cross rails come with it but my Esky did come with them so I am not sure if they are the same. I doubt it though. You can put on the rails on now and add later. You will need to remove the end caps towards the back to slide them on though.

[KMeloney]

Thanks, eDub! Good to know.

[rpark08]

Yep, GM definitely sells these things as a "kit" now (yes, they still show individual parts, but they also have a part number for a left kit and a right kit).

I need to get into the boxes, but I'm assuming that I did NOT get the cross rails in the kit (pretty sure you have to order them separately).

I got it for $344.58. A buddy of mine will be painting the caps, and he'll probably charge me $30 (that's what he asked me for for painting my mirror caps). So, not too shabby!

Oh -- For those of you who did this swap, are you using the cross rails? I'm assuming I need Esky-specific rails for this, yes? If so, can I put the side rails on now, and add the cross rails LATER with the side rails already on the truck? Or do they need to attach with at least one side rail off of the truck?

Thanks!
I am looking to add the chrome roof racks to my 2009 Tahoe, but the dealerships in my area can't seem to find the information I need. Would you happen to have the part numbers for the left and right kits? The only place I can find them is through Custome Creations in CA and they want $699 for both and another $75 to paint.

[Conor]

I am looking to add the chrome roof racks to my 2009 Tahoe, but the dealerships in my area can't seem to find the information I need. Would you happen to have the part numbers for the left and right kits? The only place I can find them is through Custome Creations in CA and they want $699 for both and another $75 to paint.


I would look in local wrecking yards that carry late model GM parts, or keep and eye on eBay. Thats the cheapest option. Also, you should be able to paint the end caps yourself.

[rpark08]

I've checked with a couple wreck yards and none around my area have them. I just keep seeing that people are finding them through GM, but for some odd reason the dealers in my area are lost when it comes to this part.

[Conor]

The rack is expensive as shity from the dealer. eBay has them every now and then. You can check on gmpartsdirect.com.

1000th post!

[carcrz]

175.00 to paint end caps! wow im in the wrong business

[Fast55]

Here are the part numbers:


25996380 "rail kit"
25996381 "rail kit"
15838222 "rail", 2 of these
15916756 "plate" , 4 of these

The first 2 numbers are the left and right sides. You don't need the cross rails unless you want to be able to carry something, and yes, the ends come grey and must be matched to your paint code. GM Parts direct is cheap on the parts but stick it in and break it off on the shipping cost. You might try negotiating with the dealer. I gave up waiting on E-bay for this but did get a killer deal on the Escalade third brake light there.

[KMeloney]

Here are the part numbers:


25996380 "rail kit"
25996381 "rail kit"
15838222 "rail", 2 of these
15916756 "plate" , 4 of these

The first 2 numbers are the left and right sides. You don't need the cross rails unless you want to be able to carry something, and yes, the ends come grey and must be matched to your paint code. GM Parts direct is cheap on the parts but stick it in and break it off on the shipping cost. You might try negotiating with the dealer. I gave up waiting on E-bay for this but did get a killer deal on the Escalade third brake light there.

You also need the "nut" for centering and holding down each side rail. They're literally $2.xx a piece, as I recall, so they're practically nothing -- but you really do need them. Don't know the part #s to them offhand, but I can probably locate them tomorrow...

[Modded]

I took my rack off the other day just to see what it would look like....
Lets just say I was quite anxious to put it back on, looked naked!

[KMeloney]

Did it look like this?!

[Modded]

Dropped on 26s it looked pretty different from that, basically it looked retarded!

[KMeloney]

Dropped on 26s it looked pretty different from that, basically it looked retarded!

HAHAHA! Well, I'll take that to mean that mine DOESN'T look all too terrible as it is. Thanks. haha

Anyway, as soon as I get wheels (whenever that might be), I have a feeling that the rack is going back on...

[Modded]

Yeah you will want to put it on when you get wheels, if I got a dirt cheap price on an Esky roof rack locally I would get one, but I do not see that happening soon.