Soft Top Brackets and Bolt size/type

[Fordlvr55]

I am looking for the quarter panel interior brackets for the soft top also need to know the size/type of bolt to hole those on as well as the bolt type for the soft top to attach to that bracket. TIA. any information would be greatly appreciated. Photo for reference.

Thank you
Richard
Bridgewater Ma

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[ironmann]

The bracket part is M2DZ-7829452-B. Brackets for both sides should be included.

The same bolts are used to connect the bracket to the truck, as well as connect the soft top to the bracket. You need 10 total (5 per side). 2 to connect the bracket, 3 to connect the soft top. The part number for those is W707288-S442. You get one bolt per package, not 4 as shown in the picture (edited based on comment below)

The brackets or soft top may already come with bolts, I can't remember for sure.

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-quarter-panel-reinforcement-bracket-m2dz7829452b

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-upper-bracket-bolt-w707288s442

 

[Fordlvr55]

Thank you for the reply back. just to clarify do you think you get a pair of them for the side brackets.

and thanks for the bolt counts and how many needed and they use the same bolts

I appreciate it.

 

[ironmann]

Yes, I'm pretty sure that ordering the $29 part from the attached link will get you 2 brackets. It's been a bit since I bought it, but that's what I remember anyways.

 

[Fordlvr55]

Thank you for the information!!!

 

[Bschurr]

The bracket part is M2DZ-7829452-B. Brackets for both sides should be included.

That part includes both brackets, bolts and a 3D printed alignment tool for installation.

(the previous part # that ended in “-A” was just a single bracket)

 

[Greenbronc]

The bracket part is M2DZ-7829452-B. Brackets for both sides should be included.

The same bolts are used to connect the bracket to the truck, as well as connect the soft top to the bracket. You need 10 total (5 per side). 2 to connect the bracket, 3 to connect the soft top. The part number for those is W707288-S442. I believe you get 4 in a package. The brackets or soft top may already come with bolts, I can't remember for sure.

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-quarter-panel-reinforcement-bracket-m2dz7829452b

https://parts.levittownfordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-upper-bracket-bolt-w707288s442

These bolts are sold individually, the website shows 4 in the picture. I ordered 3 thinking they were packs of 4. Instead I have 3 bolts.

 

[Greenbronc]

I bought a factory soft top not knowing mine didn’t come with any brackets or hardware. So I looked through the forum and online and found what I needed. However, I have 3 bolts instead of 12 (needed 10). I’m assuming the roll bar brackets above the rear doors use the hard top bolts because they didn’t come with any. And I seem to have an extra set of the M2DBS28126AA (the bracket that the soft top mounts too on the rear panels). Although can’t be sure until I take it apart and see where everything goes. I’ll try and install this weekend to verify I got the right brackets.

 

[ironmann]

These bolts are sold individually, the website shows 4 in the picture. I ordered 3 thinking they were packs of 4. Instead I have 3 bolts.

Sorry about that, I was writing from memory from when I did it last summer and must have misremembered. I edited my comment for future visitors to this post.

 

[Greenbronc]

Sorry about that, I was writing from memory from when I did it last summer and must have misremembered. I edited my comment for future visitors to this post.

No biggie. The website makes it look like there are 4 in the picture.

 

[BCRBronc]

@Greenbronc Did you get the parts and top installed? If so, would you mind sharing your parts list? I’m in the same boat. TIA.

 

[Greenbronc]

Not yet. I’m trying to wait out the rest of the heavy pollen/spring storm time. I may try this weekend if I get time and the weather allows.

 

[Greenbronc]

@Greenbronc Did you get the parts and top installed? If so, would you mind sharing your parts list? I’m in the same boat. TIA.

I got the top installed last night, I'll try and get all the parts listed out. I do have an extra set of rear brackets and the plastic covers for the C pillar. I'm off to the Texas Offroadeo this weekend so it might be when I get back.

 

[daryl6784]

Hey! Any update? I’m trying to install a soft top I got from marketplace advertised as having all the brackets but now I’m sure it’s missing pieces

 

[Greenbronc]

Mountains to metal rear latches

M2DZ-78515A52-B top hinge RH
M2DZ-78515A53-B top hinge LH

M2DZ-7829452-B panel reinforcement
These are plastic mounting brackets. They’re removed after install

W707288-S442- bolts, sold individually
I purchased some M8 1.25x30mm bolts, the hard top bolts are the same thread also.
Think you need 10 total.

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