I just picked up a racerback (used) for my 98 quadcab, and I see it requires drilling into the sides of the cab to mount it. my question is, could I get away with using some good double sided tape to secure it? I am willing to drill into the rear of the cab to screw the brackets on but I hate to do it on the sides, in case it's not a permanent addition. I will be adding 4 rectangular lights to it also. Would the tape and the bracket on the back of the cab be enough to support it?

It's sitting funny here because I have to trim it around my box rails, but this shows how much room I have for tape

 

There is an industrial 3M (I think) double sided tape that is used to hold semi trailer panels on with. I have used it to hold an aftermarket part on my dirt bike frame for several years now with no problems. I think over the years it just gets stronger as it flows a bit. Amazing stuff, sorry I can't remember part number.

 

thanks ugly1, ya I was thinking about that 3m stuff, I knew they had something crazy strong for tape. Has anyone ever secured one of these things with double sided tape? The more I think about it the more I am convinced it would be good enough but would like your opinions

 

Whatever you do I would not drill into the cab to mount that.

 

Personally, I think those look retarded, but if you like them, the go for it. I think the 3m tape will work for that.

 

x2. i kinda like it,but would never drill any holes.

 

...The 3M industrial grade should work...it's called 3M VHB tape...just search it on the web.

 

you are going to paint that right?

 

what? why?? I kinda like the colour combo.......



no jk haha I am sanding it in the morning and will be matching it to the truck

 

I've been looking for a double single rollbar for it since I got it, but found this cheap and thought I'd try it out....it still gives me a lightbar to mount some lights. I am about 80% convinced to put it on so I'm gonna paint it and bolt it together for a good look before I commit to it. I kinda like it though, something different from every other Dodge around here