edpdx

Just bought this back from the U-Pull IT. Cost $45.00, all steel with rubber coating. It came off a minivan; but needs only mild persuasion with an over sized hammer to lay flat. Question: This seems like an obvious question at that: Should I not plan of securing this to the fiberglass top? Will the torque on the vehicle ream and rip at those holes.

I was thinking about adding a rail piece on either side of the bed- sandwiched between the top of the bed rail and the top. 1/4" steel to build support struts to the rear section of the carrier?

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It attaches with 16 bolts on the two 1 3/4" flat padded rails. Bolts into inserts. Think it needs support or can the fiberglass top cope?

thanks,

Ed

2deuce

I would say it would be ok if you keep it tight, and don't bolt it to the fiberglass, but make a fiberglass sandwich where you attach it. If you do have a problem with the top I have seen free ones on CL in OR. Probably depends on what you plan on putting up there too.

drgreg

I think if you use some plates for support of the bolts you will be OK. Here are a few GL pictures of a truck with a rack.

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I'm a fan of nice racks! Both suggestions above are good, use the plates or large washers to make the sandwich and that will distribute the load so you don't punch holes in your roof.