newls1 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Guys, really want to remove this ugly roof rack from my 2002 tahoe, but obviously before i do it i have a few questions. 1st, will i have holes in roof that i cant cover up without doing body work? or can i simply place a stainless steel bolt in the threads (assuming there are threads) and just do that with a very short bolt so it wont be noticeable....???? Anyone remove theirs yet and not do body work mods afterwards? Please holla at me with pics and some info... thanks I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've been contemplating this with my equinox as well. If they're small enough holes, I would think maybe something like this might work, stainless steel hole plug with a rubber gasket to seal it, nut and washer on the inside with a little loctite to make sure it doesn't come loose. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I would be interested to see if those plugs would work because the only time I have removed roof racks was when we were painting a car and we just welded in the holes and smoothed them out. But if the plugs work I would love to get rid of the retarded rack on my daily! Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evermaxx Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Been wanting to do this to my jeep also.. same questions lol Team Subsonic Lows Get your garbage EMF products of my amp bitch Man....it makes a nice work bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 someone please chime in who has removed their roof rack on tahoe please... im sure out of the 6700 tahoe owners here, someone has done this I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have removed mine a llong time ago. I was worried about holes too but I just went and did it. I thought it bolted thru the roof, but there where actually nut like things welded into the roof and the bolts bolted into them, I replaced the llong bolts with shorter stainless steel bolts to plug the threaded holes, once i had my headliner out at a later date i noticed there wasnt no need to really put a screw back in there since it was still all sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I have removed mine a llong time ago. I was worried about holes too but I just went and did it. I thought it bolted thru the roof, but there where actually nut like things welded into the roof and the bolts bolted into them, I replaced the llong bolts with shorter stainless steel bolts to plug the threaded holes, once i had my headliner out at a later date i noticed there wasnt no need to really put a screw back in there since it was still all sealed. i love you sweety I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csill420 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yeh ive had mine removed for awhile. Its a threaded insert its just a little cup. Water wont leak through. I put black rtv silicone in ther for shits and giggles to stop it rusting out. Let it dry then i chopped the excess to make it flush. Fuck warning points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yeh ive had mine removed for awhile. Its a threaded insert its just a little cup. Water wont leak through. I put black rtv silicone in ther for shits and giggles to stop it rusting out. Let it dry then i chopped the excess to make it flush. yup, i went to fastenal and bought 10 6mm x 1.0 set screws, wrapped pipe tape around them, threaded them in using 3/16ths allen wrench to just "under" the flush point, then sealed them with clear rtv... Dried to perfection and cant even see anything. Came out great. I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith77 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I may have to do this to my Hoe ^^^^^ Thats cool. Im way too old to be upset by shit like that. Your name is winston. Your own parents hated you even before you were born. My penis is bigger than your penis I'm far from loud and my roof/headliner flaps around like Adam's ass on a windy day. I think it depends more on the structure of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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