Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
09-19-2004, 05:33 PM
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Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Hi,
I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
thanks,
paul
I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
thanks,
paul
09-19-2004, 07:22 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Installation instructions for Bestop:
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
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pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-19-2004, 07:22 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Installation instructions for Bestop:
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-19-2004, 07:22 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Installation instructions for Bestop:
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
http://www.Bestop.com/index.php?a=3
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-20-2004, 07:27 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Paul;
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-20-2004, 07:27 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Paul;
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-20-2004, 07:27 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
Paul;
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message news:<MWm3d.12021$1d6.5619@fe1.texas.rr.com>...
> Hi,
> I purchased a used Jeep having a soft top. Looking at the jeep from the
> rear looks like one of the rear corners are sagging when the top is on. One
> jeep passed me on the hiway and it looked real squared off and tight. I
> have what looks like 'J' brackets/brases that hook from the roll bar on each
> side of the rear seat. Is there anyway to tighten a sagging rag top? The
> top, fabric is a replacement top from Bestop.
> thanks,
> paul
09-20-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
I always thought those were called sonofabitches.
Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
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Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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09-20-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
I always thought those were called sonofabitches.
Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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09-20-2004, 10:26 PM
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Re: Rag top question, rear sag - 97 Wrangler
I always thought those were called sonofabitches.
Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
Greg Allen wrote:
> Paul;
>
> Your description sounds like the stock top. Look at the plastic
> dammits that connect the bows (braces) to the roll cage. I suspect
> that they may be deformed and can be replaced. Jeep dealer has new
> dammits, Sun Performance sells aluminum billet ones, too.
>
> If the bows are bent, I have heard they are expensive to replace. The
> bows on our TJ make 90 degree angles with the J-bends.
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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