rigrat2011

i was just concerned about bolt marks on the paint.

BrowningSCrew

It's going to do that either way. If you drill out the hole a little bit bigger and put a rubber grommet in there it may isolate it a bit and save the paint a little depending on how big the lip on it is.

97maroon4x4

Drilling into the roof isn't the only way to mount a roof rack
Get a rail system and mount the rack to the rails
http://www.etrailer.com/roof-2001_Fo...style=SuperCab

01f1502wd

I mounted one using yakima stuff

SilverGhost

Was there ever any sort of OEM roof rail similar to an SUVs? One that just runs parallel with the sides of the truck? Or would it be possible to modify one from an explorer or something?If so that would make mounting a roof rack much easier.

BrowningSCrew

How do the yakimas mount?

FX4MAN2002

Yakima and Thule brands are the best without drilling into the roof!

rigrat2011

Which are best? Im getting the rails on the canopy first, then pick out my cargo basket when i can decide on which on i want.

01f1502wd

using gutterless mounts. atleast thats what I got.


and no, our trucks never came with roof mounts. I met a guy who made his own mounts...just need to email him on how he did it haha

BrowningSCrew

I went and watched the YouTube vid lol. If I ever decide to do roof lights I'll probably use a Yakima bar.