Removing the entire roofrack?

[Thewes]

I have a 07 Yukon and was curious how easy it is to remove the entire roof rack without having any leaks? Anyone ever done this?

 

[bocaytomas]

I removed it from my tahoe and I left the screws in to prevent any leaks it was REALLY simple to remove it, all you need is a torx screwdriver, forget which number.

 

[gbleezy]

Wanna sell me your cross rails?

 

[houtex]

when you replace the torx screws do they stick up?are they flush? got any pics?

 

[bocaytomas]

I would sell them, but the Tahoe is a Lease and i don't want the dealer to charge me extra for not having them

 

[mary900]

I removed mine and did what bocaytomas did. However, the screws look like nubs and I couldn't stand it so I put my roof rack back on.

I want the esky rack but a sound system is at the top of the list.

 

[Thewes]

Just got it out of the way. I really don't mind the screws poking out a bit.

 

[2007TahoeLTZ4x4]

imo it looks awful w/o it on there...like a minivan or something

 

[Hardin Thicke]

There's an old thread here about removing the roof rack, with a picture of the results. I believe the author replace the screws with short stainless fasteners.

<edit> Oops, I see you've done it already. Looks nice IMO.

 

[riverst]

Wanna sell me your cross rails?

Sent PM

 

[metro273]

imo it looks awful w/o it on there...like a minivan or something

I concur! A Dodge Caravan to be exact...:crazy:

 

[houtex]

dodge caravan....really

 

[tenmark262]

Rubber grommets. That's what the Police Pursuit Tahoe's use. Cheap. Flush. ...and keeps the water out!!

 

[InTruckDesign]

I removed mine a couple years ago and used a body side molding from a Autobody paint shop to cover all the holes..actually just looks like another rib in the roof. As far as the Police package Tahoes all the ones up here in the Northeast have no holes at all smooth as can be...why can't GM just make it an option and give the rest of us the smooth look.

 

[tenmark262]

I've two Police Pursuit Tahoes, an 05 and 06. Both had grommets shown below. Easy, low cost, problem solved project.

 

[tenmark262]

I've had two Police Pursuit Tahoes, an 05 and 06. Both had grommets as shown below. Easy, low cost field-tested solution.

 

[biggie1976]

roof rack

do it the right way. do knot cheap out . just remove the roof rack drop the headliner drill out the nutcerts it kinda sucks . then weld in steel in holes . dont just fill in with bondo it wont last . sand smooth get panted ol done last as long as you own it

 

[ezstriper]

I fill the holes with a paintable sealant, let dry then touch them up with paint...always remove the dam things, ugly, in the way to wash/wax never use....