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Just got an OEM luggage rack for my wagon for 10 dollars. Installation question 700 1992

At the local pull a part. The rubber slats on the ribs are in good shape, as well as the rubber feet for the 4 corners. I was not able to salvage the rubber grommets though. The local volvo dealer said it would be 94.00 to install it for me. My questions are:

Where could I buy new grommets for it?
How difficult a job is it to get it lined up properly?
Would it be worth the trouble to do this, or should I just let the dealership do it?
Any thoughts appreciated.








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Just got an OEM luggage rack for my wagon for 10 dollars. Installation question 700 1992

The rubber grommets that go in the holes in the roof are called Well-Nuts and are available from most good hardware stores. Make sure you get the right size. Hope you got the mounting screws---they are specific to that application. Use a stop on the drill bit so you don't make holes in the headliner.

My wagon has a rack and I wish it didn't. It adds drag, reduces gas mileage, and creates wind noise. It also makes it impossible to mount my Thule bike rack on the car. Think twice before installing the rack on yours. Be absolutely sure you want it on there. Once you start, there's no going back.







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