Hard top latches won't latch

[Stinger]

Sitting around outside will NOT warp it. Pictures or all else is guessing.

 

[glwood]

No one's calling weak or whiney...just need to see what the issue is. Do the latches just not extend far enough to catch in the windshield slots?

 

[Chris]

I agree... I hate to sound like a broken record, but without photos of the latches lined up (or at least lined up as best they can) with the top of the windshield header, we're all just guessing.

 

[Tbird Clair]

I will post pictures. When it's light out [emoji6]

 

[Tbird Clair]

No one's calling weak or whiney...just need to see what the issue is. Do the latches just not extend far enough to catch in the windshield slots?

Was calling myself cause I'm beginning to wonder... [emoji57]

 

[glwood]

If nothing else, this is proof that it was on at one time...:

Nice looking TJ, by the way...

 

[EJD]

Could it have warped stored for the summer outside? I'll do my best to get detailed pics, but honestly it looks perfect.

No way it would warp, i've had my top off for 9 months straight in the Endless Summer here and mine is fine...interior latch pics for sure!

 

[glwood]

Any updates?

 

[Chris]

If nothing else, this is proof that it was on at one time...:
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Nice looking TJ, by the way...

Totally agree. It was on at one time and I can guarantee it didn't warp, so something isn't adding up here.

 

[Tbird Clair]

Any updates?

I took her to the shop to have the suspected electrical issue looked into and asked them to look at the top. They were able to get it on right, so they'll tell me what was off. The day I drove it into town last the winds were very strong and I noticed the top being lifted at highway speeds. It was scary, so I couldn't mess around with it any longer. Picking it up today... I'll find out then what I was missing.

 

[glwood]

I took her to the shop to have the suspected electrical issue looked into and asked them to look at the top. They were able to get it on right, so they'll tell me what was off.

Let us know what the mystery issue was!

 

[Chris]

Yes, I'm dying to know!

 

[dylansalrin]

Hey Tanya, are both latches offcentered to the right, or left? or are they both two far apart or two close together?

 

[UPJOHN]

I haven't had a hard top since my first TJ 10 years ago, but is it possible to install a hard top with the door surrounds in place?

 

[Chris]

I haven't had a hard top since my first TJ 10 years ago, but is it possible to install a hard top with the door surrounds in place?

No, it's not.

 

[EJD]

is it possible to install a hard top with the door surrounds in place?

I don't believe so.

 

[Tbird Clair]

Well, I'm a complete and utter idiot... and now I have to announce it publicly. Everything was fine, I just didn't know that the latches opened up. Go ahead and laugh! I had a good laugh when the guy showed me today [emoji851]

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Well, I'm a complete and utter idiot... and now I have to announce it publicly. Everything was fine, I just didn't know that the latches opened up. Go ahead and laugh! I had a good laugh when the guy showed me today [emoji851]

Ok I don't normally publicly laugh at anything like that but since you invited us to do just that... :risas3: :applaudit:

 

[UPJOHN]

No, it's not.

I don't believe so.

I knew that but figured it had to be something simple.
That's all part of the fun of owning a Jeep.

 

[Chris]

Well, I'm a complete and utter idiot... and now I have to announce it publicly. Everything was fine, I just didn't know that the latches opened up. Go ahead and laugh! I had a good laugh when the guy showed me today [emoji851]

Hahaha... Ockham's Razor strikes again!

It's like I always say, the most difficult answer is usually the simplest solution.

You probably feel really dumb now, huh? Don't worry, I've had my stupid moments as well... We all have!