Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - Trunk Rack Damaged Deck Lid Warning!!

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Originally Posted by PAO

not defending either...but if the weight allowed is 50.....and the weigh carried was 65 as listed....even if evenly distributed......it exceeded the recommended weight bearing for the rack......

sorry about the damage.....hoping Dent Dr..or the like and pull it out.....

Not to pile on but I would think the 50 lbs. limit is a static load limit but if you have 60 some odd pounds then slam your truck lid down, which is typically required to fully shut the truck lid, you have gone way beyond the 50 lbs. static load limit.

This rack is not designed in my mind to carry heavy loads--have to stick with a small duffle or "carry on" size suit case that only includes a light load of clothes, then it would be wise to not try slamming the trunk closed with the rack loaded up.

Another issue--one of our So Cal Solstice group scratched up his trunk lid due to one of the connecting bolts coming loose that tie the two mounting straps together on each side. Word to the wise is to periodically check for bolt tightness. I ditched the L shaped allen wrench that was provided with the rack and purchased the appropriate sized allen head socket so I could tighten with my socket wrench w/extension--much more convenient and was easier to install the rack with this tool.

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	russsims Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cypress, CA--SoCal	Quote: Originally Posted by PAO not defending either...but if the weight allowed is 50.....and the weigh carried was 65 as listed....even if evenly distributed......it exceeded the recommended weight bearing for the rack...... sorry about the damage.....hoping Dent Dr..or the like and pull it out..... Not to pile on but I would think the 50 lbs. limit is a static load limit but if you have 60 some odd pounds then slam your truck lid down, which is typically required to fully shut the truck lid, you have gone way beyond the 50 lbs. static load limit. This rack is not designed in my mind to carry heavy loads--have to stick with a small duffle or "carry on" size suit case that only includes a light load of clothes, then it would be wise to not try slamming the trunk closed with the rack loaded up. Another issue--one of our So Cal Solstice group scratched up his trunk lid due to one of the connecting bolts coming loose that tie the two mounting straps together on each side. Word to the wise is to periodically check for bolt tightness. I ditched the L shaped allen wrench that was provided with the rack and purchased the appropriate sized allen head socket so I could tighten with my socket wrench w/extension--much more convenient and was easier to install the rack with this tool. __________________ GXP--Cool / 5-Spd. TSW Nogaro 19" Rims, 245/40ZR-19 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx XL Tires, M/F 3" Exhaust, Norm's Cowl Panels & Side Skirts, Gentex Rear View Mirror, Stubby Antenna, Little Chromies, Momo Shift Knob, Hand Brake, & Floor Plates, Full Interior Reupholstery. Stereo Upgrade: Kenwood DNX8120 w/Garmin Nav, iPod, DVD, XM, Bluetooth, Rear Camera, Alpine PDX-4.150 Amp, MB Quart QSD 216 6.5" Speakers, 8" Boston Sub, Full Dynamat Interior.