Thread: It shouldn't be this hard!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by bbarkz

Hi All,
For 2 days now I have been searching for the rubber blanking grommits to plug the holes when I remove my factory racks.Easy you would think,just go to an auto shop or industrial supply place and grab some.WRONG.I have been to Stupid cheap auto, Repco,Bursons,Bearing whlesalers even Boronia marine and still no luck.
If any one knows an outlet some where ,I am chasing 4 rubber blanking grommits (excuse the imperial measurements) 1-3/8" grommit with a 1-3/4" cap.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Clark Rubber perhaps? If not I know a neat little rubber shop (Fitch The Rubber Man) in Adelaide if that is needed...I buy all my grommets there.

VIC Pool Shop, Rubber, Foam, Clark Rubber

Thanks bee utey,I will see if Clark Rubber has them ,if not,and it isn't to much trouble for you,I would be happy to send the money through and get you yo mail them to me..?????

There are covers you can buy for when a radio aerial is removed from a car - not completely flush but may be suitable - Repco, Auto barn sell them - well at least they did.

Garry

I know i read in another post the other day and im pretty sure he used Steele rubber products for the plugs said they were a perfect fit he pre ordered them before removing the rack though.... I'll search for the original post

Originally Posted by bbarkz

Hi All,
For 2 days now I have been searching for the rubber blanking grommits to plug the holes when I remove my factory racks.Easy you would think,just go to an auto shop or industrial supply place and grab some.WRONG.I have been to Stupid cheap auto, Repco,Bursons,Bearing whlesalers even Boronia marine and still no luck.
If any one knows an outlet some where ,I am chasing 4 rubber blanking grommits (excuse the imperial measurements) 1-3/8" grommit with a 1-3/4" cap.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

huh found the link
Here is a good link to the job: http://www.discoweb.org/roofrails/index.htm
hope this helps

What about the rubber grommet at the rear of a D2 roof to blank the satnav antenna mount??


Sent from my mobile stone using smoke signals!!

some of the classic car rubber shop should have them like "jacksons auto rubber" and "the rubber shop" in QLD

Originally Posted by bbarkz

Hi All,
For 2 days now I have been searching for the rubber blanking grommits to plug the holes when I remove my factory racks.Easy you would think,just go to an auto shop or industrial supply place and grab some.WRONG.I have been to Stupid cheap auto, Repco,Bursons,Bearing whlesalers even Boronia marine and still no luck.
If any one knows an outlet some where ,I am chasing 4 rubber blanking grommits (excuse the imperial measurements) 1-3/8" grommit with a 1-3/4" cap.Any help would be greatly appreciated.

bbarkz,
Try auto spares galore on Burwood hwy at the end of dorset road in Ferntree gully. You could also try Piranha off road!

Cheers

Jim