How to (somewhat) Install Beagle Prototype Trunk Bar.
Alphaxomega
Senior Wagonist
Well finally got around to installing the bar, ive been hesitant about drilling holes, given theres no real (how to) on this.
I didnt take pictures of install, either way i dont think my measurments would work with everyone else, my bars bolts werent on the center of the ends of the bar. So measurements wouldnt be the same for everyone.
Its pretty simple to install the bar just get a 5/16 drill bit for the holes.
I tried to measure the bolts to line up with the middle of the reverse lights, because thats as close as i can see on the beagle pic online.
Also i want to point out that if you plan on installing this, get a slimer gasket, the one supplied was too fat and when i installed it squished out and i had to cut excess off the sides when i was done installing.
And the gasket kinda warped in a way, theres this little wave thing going on, idk how to fix it.
As for putting the bolts on the other side its pretty simple, get the cross plastic screws of the bottom of the plastic on the trunk, then just pop of the metal tabs from the top of the plastic near the rear window, and the holes should be hidden behind metal.
What I did is get a 7/16 drill bit and made a hole (that was already on the metal blocking my way to the crew) bigger. and i wiggled around until i could get my socket on.
Oh by the way i used a 13mm socket for the bolt supplied.
Just tighten and tighten to your liking.
Thats about it.
Just remember measure twice and drill once.
You dont want a crocked trunk bar.
If you have any questions, ill try and answer them for you.
Now on for pics:
What ya think?
I didnt take pictures of install, either way i dont think my measurments would work with everyone else, my bars bolts werent on the center of the ends of the bar. So measurements wouldnt be the same for everyone.
Its pretty simple to install the bar just get a 5/16 drill bit for the holes.
I tried to measure the bolts to line up with the middle of the reverse lights, because thats as close as i can see on the beagle pic online.
Also i want to point out that if you plan on installing this, get a slimer gasket, the one supplied was too fat and when i installed it squished out and i had to cut excess off the sides when i was done installing.
And the gasket kinda warped in a way, theres this little wave thing going on, idk how to fix it.
As for putting the bolts on the other side its pretty simple, get the cross plastic screws of the bottom of the plastic on the trunk, then just pop of the metal tabs from the top of the plastic near the rear window, and the holes should be hidden behind metal.
What I did is get a 7/16 drill bit and made a hole (that was already on the metal blocking my way to the crew) bigger. and i wiggled around until i could get my socket on.
Oh by the way i used a 13mm socket for the bolt supplied.
Just tighten and tighten to your liking.
Thats about it.
Just remember measure twice and drill once.
You dont want a crocked trunk bar.
If you have any questions, ill try and answer them for you.
Now on for pics:
What ya think?
Comments
from what i read you drilled holes in the body and then there was a bracket/something behind the holes to bolt to? or is it just bolted onto the sheet metal?
No bracket, the bracket was in the way, it had an existing hole, which i made bigger to fit my extension wrench through, to be able to tighten the bolt for the bar.
And it's seems pretty sturdy, no shake or wierd feeling or sound in the metal when closing it.
I think the washer really helped keep the bar sturdy and from moving in any direction.
It's not going any where.