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Tklei14 Enthusiast

Tklei14

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I kinda like the way the roof racks look on the NNBS Sierra, I just wanted to see what everyone else on the forum thinks. I really have no use for them because I would be scared to scratch up the paint, but I feel that the truck is missing something without them. Does anyone know how they are installed?

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56kz2slow

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Depends if you are looking for a permanent or temporary roof rack.

 

Myself, I want a temporary roof rack to carry my canoe. Since I have a crew, the canoe over the roof seems the logical place as it will be centered front to back and not stick out. I was planning to use foam blocks and straps designed for that, like I used to do in my younger days with my Civic. It held the canoe solid at speeds over 80mph.

 

But the truck is high and it's harder to put stuff on the roof, so a roof rack would help protect the roof when loading and unloading. I found this one at a local shop yesterday: Turbo Rack. Looks like crap, but it would only go on seconds before the canoe and would come off seconds after the canoe, so I don't care. Plus it was only 50$.

Z71Adrenaline Enthusiast

Z71Adrenaline

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I really like roof racks on trucks. Around here, most people that have them are simply posers, but I think they're great when you have a use for them. When I upgrade to a crew some day, I Plan on getting the factory rails and buyings some Yakima crossbars to attach to those if the configuration will allow it.

 

I think it boils down to the fact that it is your truck and you do what you like with it, regardless of what we think!.. Unless it's just a really bad idea!.. :cheers:

pwall Senior Enthusiast

pwall

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I like them....gives you an easy place to attach a wind-deflector when towing larger trailers. ;)

WilliamsVMAX Enthusiast

WilliamsVMAX

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When I upgrade to a crew some day, I Plan on getting the factory rails

 

As far as I know you can't get them on the new trucks anymore. I personally like them. I had them added when I ordered my truck just because I liked the look of them and that's the only reason.

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Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

Matt_

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I think the roof racks look OK on CCSB trucks... when they're on RC or EC trucks, it makes the cab look too tall/un-proportional to the rest of the truck.

 

You could always put the "roof rack" over the bed like I did... then it's very functional too (not to mention I think it helps the truck look more proportional).

 

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ArkansasHellRaiser Enthusiast

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matt, that looks pretty good. I agree with your statement about roof racks on extended and short cab trucks. Mine will be used rarely it's more for looks, yes I am a poser. It'll get used every now and then though(once every 6 months) I love the look of them on the cab but I don't want to screw one in to my roof incase I ever want it off. Do the yakima's screw in? One other reason I don't want a factory one is because they charge $280 just for installation + $160 for the 2 side rails...what ya think?

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

Matt_

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I have the Thule rails and they just screw in with special sheet metal nuts that expand with a special tool. You could always take the rails off and cap the new threaded holes with a small screw or silicone....

 

I believe the factory ones screw in as well..

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

Matt_

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yeah I know the factory ones do but it's possible to 3m double side tape them. The yakima system comes with clips. I wonder if it just clips on?

 

No... really, no its not. Have some respect for other peoples safety and don't do that.

Diesail Enthusiast

Diesail

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No roof rack for me, I like the way the look on the crew cab but I have to many parking garages that are a close call as it is. I already have two that I can't get in and know of two more that I would not clear with a rack.

ArkansasHellRaiser Enthusiast

ArkansasHellRaiser

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I won't be able to get in my garage anymore which is fairly important considering we've had tornado's and hail the past 2 days and past 3 weekends. I'm moving into a dorm august 19th though so won't have a garage anymore any who

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