What hardware do I need for first time OEM soft top install?
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Wait a second. What exactly are those for? I don't have anything quick disconnect that I know of and I don't mess with the frame when folding the top back it just folds back. Am I doing something wrong? Lol
They just make installing the bows to or removing the bows from the brackets a tool-free job. They work the same as the stock hardware when folding the top up or down.
Stupid question.... So is that just for taking the entire top with frame on or off the jeep?
My OEM soft top has the Sunrider function (Sunroof bit) They were a factory option on mid to late 06 and onwards.
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I dont think it is? I have the OEM factory sunrider and I think the NX has a slightly different folding mechanism on top of the door surrounds. OEM "without" the sunrider would be a different header as well, My OEM has 2 sockets moulded to the header one each side where the flip bows are fitted to.
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How did no one just link this:
http://site.justforjeeps.com/guide/82207728.pdf
http://site.justforjeeps.com/guide/82207728.pdf
I like that
I didnt realize the OEM header had bow parts going into the header! lol
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Well, got my OEM soft top on for the first time. It was a bit of a learning curve, and a whole lot of pulling and tugging, but fits like a glove. The guy I bought it from said it had never been on-I am a believer. It is in great shape and was definitely in need of some stretching. Having the only experience in a standard drop-top convertible, this was a change. It is actually, a very, well thought out minimalist system.
Thanks for all the help everyone.
Thanks for all the help everyone.
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Finally got my top on. Bit of a learning curve since this is my first Jeep experience-It is a far cry from doing a standard drop-top convertible.
The guy I bought it from stated that the top had never been on, and I believe him! It was in need of a lot of tugging and pulling to get squared up. Once done though, it fit like a glove and not a mark on the windows or top. I find the flange attachments quite ingenious as to how they work-Simple, but effective.
Thanks for all the help and advice that got me here. As summer approaches (or what we call Summer in the Pacific Northwest) I am sure I will be getting some practice on taking it on and off.
The guy I bought it from stated that the top had never been on, and I believe him! It was in need of a lot of tugging and pulling to get squared up. Once done though, it fit like a glove and not a mark on the windows or top. I find the flange attachments quite ingenious as to how they work-Simple, but effective.
Thanks for all the help and advice that got me here. As summer approaches (or what we call Summer in the Pacific Northwest) I am sure I will be getting some practice on taking it on and off.
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You we need a Tailgate hatch seal and the brackets to install it. These are used to secure the back window to the frame in its closed position.
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Yup. The top came with that and all parts except for the quick releases, and the roll bar attachment brackets. Thanks
Dumb question. On my sons 99, we took the hard top off and put a soft top. It's a rampage black diamond. It has the full front doors. The kit we got was the full kit with hardware, however, it does not have surrounds. Are these needed when using the full door? I am inclined to get some, as I think it would look cleaner.
We are new to the Jeep world and still learning.
Yes, you need the door surrounds. The soft top attaches to surround in a groove to pull soft top taught. Also, the door seals against the surround to keep the water out. The surround does add support for the doors window frame too, otherwise the door frame around glass would crack at top of door panel from moving without support.
That's an aftermarket soft top mount, it's way different from the much easier to use factory soft top mount.