Carpet Hold Down Kit Question

[Jc.av8r]

I can't find an answer for this specifically, but when installing the carpet hold down trim, am I just supposed to drill right through the carpet/flooring sheet metal?

I assume I should do some pilot holes first and then use the provided screws. Is there anything important to be aware of?

 

[Slowleak]

Be careful if you have an auxiliary fuel tank. A lot of people have drilled into their tank. I would not drill thru the carpet. That stuff can wrap around your drill bit really quick. Just pull it back out of the way while you drill.

 

[Bitch'nBronco]

I used a punch, heated it up with a torch and stuck it in the holes of the trim to burn a hole in the carpet prior to drilling to keep the carpet from getting snagged on the drill bit. But to answer your question, yes drill holes and then screw the trim down

 

[Jc.av8r]

Be careful if you have an auxiliary fuel tank. A lot of people have drilled into their tank. I would not drill thru the carpet. That stuff can wrap around your drill bit really quick. Just pull it back out of the way while you drill.

I used a punch, heated it up with a torch and stuck it in the holes of the trim to burn a hole in the carpet prior to drilling to keep the carpet from getting snagged on the drill bit. But to answer your question, yes drill holes and then screw the trim down

Thanks both. No aux fuel tank to worry about. Appreciate the advice!

 

[Justin Palmer]

Thanks both. No aux fuel tank to worry about. Appreciate the advice!

I used a punch, heated it up with a torch and stuck it in the holes of the trim to burn a hole in the carpet prior to drilling to keep the carpet from getting snagged on the drill bit. But to answer your question, yes drill holes and then screw the trim down

I use a soldering iron to burn the holes. It works well..

 

[Jc.av8r]

What I've discovered is that my roll cage is in the way. I guess I can just cut the hold down strip a bit short so that it fits.

Anyone had to deal with the same issue and done the same?