[Bushie]

Hi all,

Have a '97 Sierra (JX) hardtop. Will mostly be used in muddy conditions so wondering about the carpet in it. Was this standard on this model and if so will it take to being hosed off or should I just remove it? If removing it - is there anything I need to know before I start (like a hidden surprise that requires taking the whole goddam car apart to do the job!).

I'm going to take out the back seats and probably change the front's as well so will do it when I'm doing that job. Just collecting info at the moment.

Cheers

Bushie.

[coily96]

Must be a hard top thing as soft tops have a two peice vinyl floor. I like washing the foor out after muddy trips. You might be able to find a vinyl floor and swap it over.

To answer your question you will have to remove seats, transfer boot and gear stick boot.

[coily96]

Also you might notice a bit more road noise.

[PurpleZOOK]

Soft tops where made for mud slinging adventures so carpet wasn't even thought of haha, I'd recommend remove the shit and coat with a tub liner or spray adhesive to rust and water proof

[Hybrid]

PurpleZOOK wrote:

Soft tops where made for mud slinging adventures so carpet wasn't even thought of haha, I'd recommend remove the shit and coat with a tub liner or spray adhesive to rust and water proof

This ^ I had marine carpet in mine and the floor rusted out where the body factory applied body deadener was under the seat and in the footwell. That was with the plugs removed too to let it drain. I repaired it and went with UPOL raptor tub liner. It came up a treat.

[Bushie]

Thanks PurpleZook - sounds like a plan. Early days yet but getting some good info / ideas from this site.

Cheers

Bushie

[Bushie]

Thanks Hybrid - UPOL looks the gear.