I had the dealer look at mine as it was still under warranty and the service guy played around with it a bit and couldn't get it open. He told me to bring it back on Monday and they would cut the Tri Fold off and replace it with a Mopar Tri Fold. I was able to get it open that weekend, so I...
I had this happen. I was able to use a coathanger to reach the pull cord on the Tri fold top. Once I got that open you can take the panel off the tailgate and see if anything is broken. My tailgate had just come apart on the inside. The parts inside the tailgate are very cheaply made...
I don't understand why there is so much drama with this. OP found a solution he liked and wanted to share. If you don't like the solution don't buy it. I thought it was good information. Whether I buy one or not.
I feel the same way. I loved the old mini trucks of the 70's and 80's. Even the "little" Ford Maverick is big. I've owned an 80 Toyota, several TJ's, a Samurai and a 45 MB. All of those were small and fun.
I have a black textured top for sale. Rear tinted window with defrost. Bag for freedom panels. Asking $1,750. Make me an offer if you don't like that price. It is in very good condition. Currently in the dining room and I would like it gone! I have all the mounting hardware and will help...
Steering wheel shakes and death wobble are two entirely different experiences. I had a Tacoma that had steering shakes on cold mornings. They would go away as the tires warmed up or whatever they did. But it would go away. Death wobble is crap your pants scary. I have been in a vehicle that...
Mike, I have a black textured hard top with the freedom panel bag. $1,800. I have a soft top so I don't need that. If you are interested I can help you install the hard top.
Tom
Loosen all the bolts that fasten the back section of the top with the front panels off. Put the front panels back on, then snug the bolts back down. You don't have to get them real tight.
It worked for my hardtop rattle.