Esky Roof Rack Installation on Un-drilled Roof

[felixgun]

lol, dude I'm petrified.

I'm pretty sure I'll only get one shot at this, better get those suckers aligned right or I'll be crabbing.

Yep... I was that nervous for the side mouldings as I too am a stickler for symmetrical alignment. Better have a helper!

 

[07Burb]

If you're going to do it take your measurements and mark precisely with tape (to the inside of where the rack will be) where you'll lay down the racks. Once that is laid down measure again to validate that the rack will lay exactly where you want it THEN start putting the rack on. Then just take the tape of you used to mark it with and your golden. It's really not that hard. Just very time consuming to do right and make sure you don't screw something up. Would be a good idea to get a second set of hands especially for when you apply the rack to the vehicle.

 

[BOSS]

The 3M VHB, as demonstrated in the video, bonds so strong that it can pull rail cars ... if I use it, the issue isn't going to be if the rack stays on

Okie dokie

But the gap issue is a valid one ... not so much because I'm concerned about adhesion but more from an esthetic pov.

You'll see the gap....IMO, just put one on last week

 

[GalaxyBlackEsky]

Good luck with yours. Can't wait to get mine back tomorrow painted all black.

 

[BogeyBoy82]

leave it no rack. Looks so much cleaner...just my 2 cents

 

[soulsea]

leave it no rack. Looks so much cleaner...just my 2 cents

I'm going to mock it up, see how it looks, and take pics for you guys before any final decision.

Keep in mind however that I am going for a look that incorporates chrome elements. Esky oem handles are being installed tomorrow, and I'm also tinkering with the idea of the oem tubular steps. No chrome side molding, chrome window sills, or mirrors. Like I said just elements to compliment the wheels.

 

[THE YETI]

no tubular side steps. no. no. no.

 

[soulsea]

We'll see ... I kinda like them:

 

[felixgun]

We'll see ... I kinda like them:

no no no no no please don't. Friend of mine has a denali truck with those side steps and they are hideous.

 

[LuSe4]

LOL! You will never see a gap. That 3m tape is so thin. Also, a roof rack catches very little wind. It isn't going to go anywhere. You can do what you want Soulsea, but I would use 3M tape before I would ever let someone drill holes......in my roof! That seems like a way bigger deal to me. Hope they get sealed up tight!

 

[soulsea]

lol, you guys crack me up.

SLT Kon-Man has them and I like his truck:

In any case, as you know the regular esky/nali boards won't fit the hybrid ... these are the only ones tha MAY work without me having to remove the hybrid specific molding.

But this is all for later consideration ... let's see if what happens with the rack first. If I don't like the look of it the boards might be a moot point.

 

[07Burb]

I, too, like Kon-Man's ride! Very nice IMO!

 

[edgaranah1]

Yeah i like those tubular chrome thingies lol.=)

 

[Tahoewhat]

Just get the ones that retract when you close the door. Thats what im looking for. Open w/ the door and close w/ the door. Cant think of what they are called right now. Automatic running boards? but those tube ones are eh.. ok.