Lund Sun Visor install ?

[bigwhite6oh]

anyone have any insight or maybe have a handle on some installtion instructions for the lund sun visor for the 03-07 SD (part #12160, drilled installation)? picked one up for cheap locally and would like to have it installed the "proper" way. would like to do myself as opposed to bringing it somehwere.

Thanks in advance

[PGreenSVT]

Drop the headliner and have at it.

[bigwhite6oh]

Thanks. I had some ambition to get it done this weekend, but decided to wait and at least check and see if i could get the kit with the screws, screw caps and directions,and for $12, everything will be here tomorrow...maybe ill get it done this weekend

[bigwhite6oh]

finished product pics. very simple install, as long as you get over the fact that your drilling holes in your roof

[rednekexprez]

Looks great...Does it make any noise going down the road???I have always wanted one..

[bigwhite6oh]

Originally Posted by rednekexprez

Looks great...Does it make any noise going down the road???I have always wanted one..

I am not sure yet. I wanted to let the silicon set for a while before i drove it around. By touching it it feels sturdy as hell. We shall find out. I used this caulk from 3M made for sealing windshields and other exterior trim in addition to the silicon for extra protection against possible leaking. Hopefully it wont be an issue down the road...

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Last edited by bigwhite6oh : 06-02-2008 at 11:45 AM. Reason: added pic of strip caulking

[bigwhite6oh]

Originally Posted by rednekexprez

Looks great...Does it make any noise going down the road???I have always wanted one..

the sealant is called STRIP-CALK, in a blue box by 3M. $15, and you only need one strip...waste yes, but it will outlast silicon.
as for noise, i can tell theres something different by the way the air is flowing over the cab (mostly because i know the truck and how it used to sound) but a passenger would never notice the difference.
all screws still tight after 100 miles of driving, and after a day of rain, my headliner is dry

[rtm038]

Originally Posted by bigwhite6oh

the sealant is called STRIP-CALK, in a blue box by 3M. $15, and you only need one strip...waste yes, but it will outlast silicon.
as for noise, i can tell theres something different by the way the air is flowing over the cab (mostly because i know the truck and how it used to sound) but a passenger would never notice the difference.
all screws still tight after 100 miles of driving, and after a day of rain, my headliner is dry

I had a visor on my 2006 and noticed some wind noise. It bothered me somewhat, so I took it off and made the 2 main vents larger (by about 1/4" all the way around) and that really made a difference. Just a thought. BTW, looks good.....

Ryan

[bigwhite6oh]

Originally Posted by rtm038

I had a visor on my 2006 and noticed some wind noise. It bothered me somewhat, so I took it off and made the 2 main vents larger (by about 1/4" all the way around) and that really made a difference. Just a thought. BTW, looks good.....

Ryan

thanks for the tip. now that im on the jobhunt, in the time im not out hunting, i can work on that. ill keep it in mind. thanks

[rtm038]

Originally Posted by bigwhite6oh

thanks for the tip. now that im on the jobhunt, in the time im not out hunting, i can work on that. ill keep it in mind. thanks

No problem. I just used a light-grit sanding drum on my dremel to trim out the holes.

Ryan