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Post by untitledproject on Nov 30, 2007 15:00:10 GMT -5
As I took off my hardtop last spring, I compiled all the hardware in a bag, I chucked them on the hardtop in the garage, and like most people thought, 'Ill worry about getting them a secure place later"
Well, Winter is here guys, and that hardware is loooong gone.
What should I do? Can I pick them up at the Hardware store?
Thanks in advance, and Happy Holidays.
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Post by jeepguylj on Nov 30, 2007 15:05:56 GMT -5
You can try the dealer i know they should have them for sure good luck.
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Post by untitledproject on Nov 30, 2007 15:12:48 GMT -5
Thanks. I just have been getting too lazy putting it on.
Happy Holidays man.
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Post by jeepguylj on Nov 30, 2007 15:42:24 GMT -5
Your welcome, take care.  |
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Post by timmy24540 on Nov 30, 2007 17:02:20 GMT -5
You could also get some after market parts to replace the factory hardware. I have seen some stuff on the Quadratec site, looks like clamps and other items. Might be easier to put on than those bolts. Maybe the same price as the dealership. IMO...........Good luck
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Post by wilcav on Nov 30, 2007 17:22:46 GMT -5
Ace hardware should have all of that stuff. I went to put the steps back on the Jeep when I got tired of jumping and I was able to find the zinc coated, grade 8 bolts there. I think it was 25 cents a piece.
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Post by moneypit on Nov 30, 2007 18:50:03 GMT -5
The original bolts for the bottom are rectangular. I assume it spreads out the load some. They may be hard to find. You can substitute some counter top joint fasteners that have a similar bolt. Any big box store will have them.
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Post by wanderer1951 on Dec 1, 2007 8:41:43 GMT -5
I saw ebay has some hardtop fasteners.
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Post by Clouseau on Dec 2, 2007 10:27:58 GMT -5
Try the salvage yard. I think you will want the rectangulat block nut to make things easier. I salvaged a few from my totalled LJ just for that reason.
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Post by sylvanis on Dec 2, 2007 10:34:21 GMT -5
Just hope that you've got the little rubber winshield seals.
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Post by bigun on Dec 5, 2007 21:01:26 GMT -5
Howdy,
The nuts are rectangular so they will not spin once you go to tighten them down. That way you don't need two wrenches to put them on.
The factory soft tops are the most quiet. Bestop has a special top they call Sailcloth and they say it is the quietest. However, I have ridden in a new soft top from the factory for the last year and it is quietier than the sailcloth tops from Bestop that I have ridden in with friends. However, they are not as nice to their jeeps as I am. They really pound their Jeeps offroad.
Have a good one!
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