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

[RSTahoe99]

I want to remove my luggage rack, so i need some ideas.

If so what did you do to fill in the screw holes?

How do you like it?

Do you have any pics?

 

[roadrageror]

quite a few threads on here about that. i believe most use panhead bolts..cant remember the length but also put silicone in the holes before the bolts,and some touch up paint.

 

[RSTahoe99]

Thanks for the input, i couldn't find the Search icon for the longest. I have read pretty much every post and it seems everyone is just putting screws in with silicone or painting for waterproof. I only saw one post with one guy saying he was going to fiberglass and paint, but hadn't yet.

Has anyone done anything else, like tack some metal to fill the hole and repaint. I'm all for easy and simple, but eventually i would like to do it right.

 

[Badluck]

My plan is remove the threaded brass inserts and welding in patch pieces.

 

[grnrpr68]

just think about it you already have the bolts in the roof now with the rack so just get the right bolts and paint them with out the rack thats what i did plan on welding metal in and repainting the hoe but it works for now and you cant really see it so no big deal

 

[Badluck]

Since my kon is lowered and I'm 6'5", I would be able to see the bolt heads and it would bug me every time.

 

[grnrpr68]

yea probably you can always have the snap over covers and paint to match bt you will still know that they are there just a cheaper fix i am goin to do mine right this winter when i paint my hoe

 

[tybardy]

there are some VERY good threads about this already... complete with pictures of completed removal jobs, and pictures of the products used.

Search feature up top is your friend my friend

 

[Brandon X]

Such an easy mod to do. Just remove the bolts then fill in the holes with clear silicone. Then buy some touch up paint and paint over. I suggest having a buddy help since it will be a lot quicker and it's nice to have someone help you take off the roof rack after all the bolts are removed.

 

[RSTahoe99]

Thanks for the input guys. I definitely agree with Badluck. Like i said i would like to do it right and be done with it, but a quick fix will probably be the solution for now, at least until i get around to do the body work and paint.

 

[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.