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12-23-2007, 07:27 PM
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luggage rack ???
i have an 07 sierra crew and ordered the factory luggage rack side rails. anyone have any advice on attaching them without drilling all the way through and removing the headliner? thanks in advance
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12-23-2007, 09:07 PM
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Re: luggage rack ???
The factory uses a "nut-sert" which is like a pop rivet that is threaded in the middle. Thats going to be your best bet.
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12-25-2007, 02:18 PM
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Re: luggage rack ???
yeah i was thinking something like that. who carries that kind of stuff?
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12-25-2007, 07:50 PM
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Re: luggage rack ???
Do a Google search for "Threaded inserts" and you will get plenty of hits.
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01-05-2008, 03:35 PM
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Re: luggage rack ???
well i did it. driller 8 11/32 holes into the roof of my brand new truck. after the holes were drilled the rest wasnt so bad. i was just scared about doing it. now lets all hope i never have a leak!
i will try and post a pic tomorrow Last edited by ostncoln; 01-06-2008 at 07:31 PM. |
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01-08-2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: luggage rack ???
here are a couple pictures. i really like the way they look
  
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