Mounting roof rails to a 2nd gen
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Mounting roof rails to a 2nd gen
Hey Yotatech. I currently own a 91 Surf, with no factory roof system/channels. Im currently planning to rip off some rails from another vehicle and mount them ontop of the surf. I have a few questions for anyone else who has done this.
- Will rivets be strong enough? Or do i have to remove the headliner and bolt it down?
- I have a sunroof along with some interior lights. Will there be anything in the roof that might be in the way?
Thanks for any help that can be given!
- Will rivets be strong enough? Or do i have to remove the headliner and bolt it down?
- I have a sunroof along with some interior lights. Will there be anything in the roof that might be in the way?
Thanks for any help that can be given!
#2
Raised rails (like on mine in picture) or rail flat on the roof?
Many people have used "Riv-Nuts". However, I think bolting through the roof is more secure. I had easier time with my first-gen because it is very modular and easy to access behind (above) the headliner.
BTW, I suggest you think hard about how you plan to use the roof-rack. If planning to mount a very long item on top, I suggest doing the full-length of the roof. That'd be easier to do with a flat-rail.
Raised-Rail from Chevy Trailblazer transplanted to 1986 MoreFunner
Many people have used "Riv-Nuts". However, I think bolting through the roof is more secure. I had easier time with my first-gen because it is very modular and easy to access behind (above) the headliner.
BTW, I suggest you think hard about how you plan to use the roof-rack. If planning to mount a very long item on top, I suggest doing the full-length of the roof. That'd be easier to do with a flat-rail.
Raised-Rail from Chevy Trailblazer transplanted to 1986 MoreFunner
Last edited by RAD4Runner; 11-13-2019 at 12:03 AM.
#3
Thanks for the input. I'm planning to put rails on that span the entire length of the roof and then mod a roof basket i have to have an opening for the sunroof. So i would be using a flatrail.
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