Cold Weather - Check Hard Top Bolts

[Lunentucker]

Checked mine tonight.
I think it was about 70 when I put the top back on last. They weren't loose but they weren't tight either.

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[Maximus Gladius]

I was just looking at this on mine this evening and was wondering what the torque spec is for these bolts ??

 

[Lunentucker]

I was just looking at this on mine this evening and was wondering what the torque spec is for these bolts ??

.75 ugga dugga.

Mine hit a bottom out feel.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

That worked! Thanks!

 

[Hootbro]

I was just looking at this on mine this evening and was wondering what the torque spec is for these bolts ??

 

[Lunentucker]

I doubt they're that tight but I'll check them tomorrow.

 

[Hootbro]

I doubt they're that tight but I'll check them tomorrow.

Do not forget the two up top under the Freedom Panels. If you did not catch it already, the torque spec is in inch-pounds, not foot-pounds.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Do not forget the two up top under the Freedom Panels. If you did not catch it already, the torque spec is in inch-pounds, not foot-pounds.

Thanks very much!

 

[Angler3]

I had a rattle that I couldn’t figure out. Thought it was in the door, pillar, seat ,etc. checked everything but the top. After constant attempts with sitting in the rear passenger seat and losing my mind, I checked the hard top bolts. Yup, that was the gremlin . Two of them were loose.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Mine were all loose, about 50 in lbs.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Time to get out my auto transmission valve body torque wrench. It's a cute little thing.............perfect for this.

I could make a comment related to the hard top structure and the recent cold weather like
"some things shrink in the cold" but there's a small risk you guys would take it and run with it..........in a different direction.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Time to get out my auto transmission valve body torque wrench. It's a cute little thing.............perfect for this.

I could make a comment related to the hard top structure and the recent cold weather like
"some things shrink in the cold" but there's a small risk you guys would take it and run with it..........in a different direction.

It was also a good time to grab the Areospace 303 conditioner and wipe down the rubber seals.

 

[GrubbyBaja]

Thanks for the info. All my bolts could be tightened another 1/4 turn when I checked them tonight. I didn't use a torque wrench, but I know when I put the top on back in September all bolts were tight. I had also been noticing a slight "bump" sound when I hit a rough spot in the road. I'm sure this will resolve that issue.

 

[Vtur]

Time to get out my auto transmission valve body torque wrench. It's a cute little thing.............perfect for this.

I could make a comment related to the hard top structure and the recent cold weather like
"some things shrink in the cold" but there's a small risk you guys would take it and run with it..........in a different direction.

Yeah everything shrink when cold except for water ?

 

[Rusty PW]

Time to get out my auto transmission valve body torque wrench. It's a cute little thing.............perfect for this.

I could make a comment related to the hard top structure and the recent cold weather like
"some things shrink in the cold" but there's a small risk you guys would take it and run with it..........in a different direction.

Yep.......shrinkage could be a major problem on a cold night when someone else wants some internal friction.

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