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« on: February 06, 2010, 08:46:27 PM »

Ventured out into the wind whipped cold today.  These rails were burning a whole in my garage.  LOL!!  The whole procedure took 5 minutes.  Maybe 7 b/c of pics.

Step #1 - Remove cover to the rail system.  
The easiest way is to lift the piece out in the middle to gain access to the top of the clips.  Then just used your fingers to pry clips (in red circles) back and pull it out.


You will now find access to the rail system.


Step #2 - Readying the rails

Unpacked and Labeled LH & RH so you know what side goes where




Each rail has a door that lifts up.  Lift it up to move and down to lock into place.  You can see the difference in the shape of the clips in the second pic.




Step # 3 - Inserting into the rail system

Place on end into the open section and it should allow you to place the other end in as well.  Line up the knobs on the end with the rail and slide in.



There are 4 points you can stop and click the rails in.  They are circled in red with the green dots.



Step # 4 - Replace End Cover

Pops right back in.



Step # 5 - Sit back and enjoy



Once I receive my new EasySnap mounting clips and Thule Fairing, I wil test mount the box and document that as well.  Hope to catch a warm day to do it.


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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 09:05:27 PM »

Cool!  Pictures and everything.  Thanks!

Interesting, I just read somewhere that the rails should be placed as far forward and as far back as possible in order to reduce wind resistance.

My hands were frozen.  The things I do for this forum.  LOL!!

That is true but I also ordered a fairing to hope and divert the wind up and over the box.  Waiting on delivery.
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Quicksilver Metallic/Jet Black Leather
Navi & RSE
GM/THule Cargo Box on Factory Cross Bars
Front & Rear Mud Flaps
Tinted Fronts
Grey/Red/Black Pinstripe
Accessories to be Added
3 piece Billet Grille (ordered)
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« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2010, 04:15:01 AM »

Cool!  Pictures and everything.  Thanks!

Interesting, I just read somewhere that the rails should be placed as far forward and as far back as possible in order to reduce wind resistance.
The fore/aft rail location apparently helps for wind noise as well.


My hands were frozen.  The things I do for this forum.  LOL!!

That is true but I also ordered a fairing to hope and divert the wind up and over the box.  Waiting on delivery.
Thanks NY_Joe, excellent documentation!
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« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2010, 07:39:43 AM »

I found the "4 locking positions" by accident.  Our LTZ already had rails, and I noticed one day that one of the locking levers was not locked down and loose.  After tinkering with it for a bit, I found that the rails seemed to rest better in a very specific spot, and the locking lever would lock down tight rather than float loosly.

So, if you see the lever float upward or feel very loose, it's probably because you're not in the designed position for it to rest.
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2010, 10:45:14 PM »

How much were the rails! Very nice review BTW!
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