[AlonzoPro-4x]

I know its been talked about alot, but i finally decided to install a roof rack on my Titan. I was thinking of doing an oem style by using the luggage rack of an armada but i went with a tahoe one instead. I think it will look alot cleaner, better lines. So im thinking of drilling into the roof to bolt it on, what would be the best nutsert/plus nut or how ever you call them for the job?

Any help will be greatly appreciated, Thanks!

 

[carlo_natit]

A buddy of mine used a threaded nutsert tool on his 4runner's roof and no leaks according to him. This method might be applicable to you.

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Thanks carlo_natit for the help. I have been doing some research and most people add silicone to make it more water proof. I'll keep this thread posted i might get it done next week. Once again thank you

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Ok i took on the task of making my own roof rack. I purchased a roof rack off a tahoe, up until this week i started messing with it and tacking measurements. The side rails i decided to go with 40-1/2 inches long. With the end caps it's going to be a little longer. I haven't finished but this is what i have so far. I cut the side rails to size I still need to drill hole for the end caps to fit like stock, i was gonna do that today but the weather didn't allow. I didnt take pictures of the rails cut it got dark on me yesterday. But ill put pictures up as im going.

 

[TheHops]

I'm looking at doing a rack soon myself. I'll be interested to see your progress.

 

[honda250xtitan]

I'm looking at doing a rack soon myself. I'll be interested to see your progress.

Frontrunner has sweet stuff. Do itttttt

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Ok I finished the rack today. I just have to drill the roof and bolt it down, but the hardware store didnt have all the things i needed, i have to wait till Wednesday. But i drilled the holes for the end caps to fit and re-painted so they look newer. I was thinking of painting the plastic but im just gonna armor it or use that wipe new thing to restore the plastic. That way it matches the mirros/door handles/fenders and all that good stuff. Any way i dry tested it on the roof. What do you guys think?! I HONESTLY LOVE IT!!!!

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

I cant wait to have it permanently on my roof.
I don't know if you guys can tell the difference, but in the first pics i placed the rack the way it goes on the tahoes with the longer end cap to the front. I also place it the other way in these photos to see what side looked better.
I like it the original way, what do you think?!

 

[MTKross]

That looks really good! Makes me want one too


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[TheHops]

Coming along nicely man.

What's the total length of the rack? I'm still trying to figure out what length I should go with. I don't have access to my rig, so I'm not sure just how much flat roof length I have to work with for mounting some tracks.

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Coming along nicely man.

What's the total length of the rack? I'm still trying to figure out what length I should go with. I don't have access to my rig, so I'm not sure just how much flat roof length I have to work with for mounting some tracks.

I went with 40-1/2 inches just on the metal side piece, the end caps added some length to it but i haven't measured it all together

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

After exhausting time going to the hardware store to see if they had re-stocked there inventory and nothing, I decided to buy a metric nutsert. I only needed one to start drilling. After that i got to it, its finally on my roof. I didnt take many pictures kinda got late on me. I started of with a small drill and increased from there just enought to fit the nutsert a little tight.

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

This video helped me out alot. Hopefully it loads to the page, and helps someone else too
https://youtu.be/7JUuVlbPVmM

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Oh and istead of using the screw on image 1 to tighten the nutsert use a screw like the one on image 2 it'll save you alot of time and struggle. And save you from messing up a screw.

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

I'll take pictures of the truck with the rack later on today

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

They day got cloudy but this is what i got.

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

Overall lenght of the rack is 56-1/2 inches long. I left it the original width of the rack, it sits inside the grooves for the rain they overlap a little but it doesnt bother me

 

[LSturbointeg]

I noticed the YouTube video the guy doesn't use any sealant after the crush nut install? Isn't there worry of the roof leaking or is this method pretty my leak resistant?

 

[AlonzoPro-4x]

I noticed the YouTube video the guy doesn't use any sealant after the crush nut install? Isn't there worry of the roof leaking or is this method pretty my leak resistant?

I put some on just to be safe, but when we did the nutserts they seemed pretty tight. So its up to you if you use it or not.

 

[LSturbointeg]

Man...it looks OEM! nice job!