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Making the Sport Bar.......sportier....

2003 SSEi

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Mars2878 Enthusiast

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if you dont mind me asking, how did you mount it to the rear stake pocket?

also, what year/model gmc was the donor?

Ozer Enthusiast

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Your truck looks nice with the 22" wheels. Lowered will look killer.

Im not too fond of the bar though but good job.

Mrsmokinggun Enthusiast

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Looks great, I’m gonna have to track down a set of those side rails and give it a shot myself.  If you remember, what size hole did you need to cut into the sport bar? And any hint on length to cut the side rails? Thanks in advance.

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On 10/31/2019 at 10:11 AM, Mars2878 said:

if you dont mind me asking, how did you mount it to the rear stake pocket?

also, what year/model gmc was the donor?

The Rails have a bracket that mounts into the stake pocket

 

if your going to use them for the sport bar then you can use the ones off a Canyon or a Sierra as the length wont matter because you will be cutting them

 

6 hours ago, Mrsmokinggun said:

Looks great, I’m gonna have to track down a set of those side rails and give it a shot myself.  If you remember, what size hole did you need to cut into the sport bar? And any hint on length to cut the side rails? Thanks in advance.

I believe the actual rail is a 1 1/2 OD but I used a 1 1/4 hole saw, but I filed the rest to make everything fit extremely tight.  As far as length once I had a hole opened up to the correct size I just shoved the rail into the bar as far as it would go, then took a rough measurement to where it connects to the Rear.  I cut off the side that goes into the sport bar, because the rear connection at the stake pocket is on an Angle and has a locating tab on the bottom 

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2 hours ago, Mrsmokinggun said:

Thanks for the info SSEI, will let you know how it goes 

No problem, I have a few more pics if youd like them.  let me know if you have any questions, its pretty scary making the first cut into the Sport Bar!!

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37 minutes ago, 2003 SSEi said:

No problem, I have a few more pics if youd like them.  let me know if you have any questions, its pretty scary making the first cut into the Sport Bar!!

Thanks, once I locate a set of side rails, I’ll definitely hit ya up

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Home Run with the mod. It really accentuates the bar and brings out the “Avalanche-iness” of the whole thing. Whether or not you like that direction for your truck, you have to respect the vision and the caliber of his work. Well done.

Now, this is a departure for me: That truck would look sharp dropped a bit. If it’s a “street” truck, then commit to it’s role and keep going in that direction. I believe it’s Miami where they have a really rich performance street culture for our trucks. You’re well on your way to having one helluva beautiful machine. 

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