Soft Top <--> Hard Top Swap : Tips & Lessons Learned - UPDATED

[Stevenson James]

Is this the correct parts list? I'm in the same boat as you. Purchased new top and didn't realize I needed them to uninstall these components.

As far as in know. That’s my list. Still waiting on my top and some of these parts to arrive.

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[Mcobble1]

As far as in know. That’s my list. Still waiting on my top and some of these parts to arrive.

I just ordered those parts as well. Crossing the fingers they work. Expensive for the amount of parts.

 

[Stevenson James]

Is this the correct parts list? THe internal panel are supposed to have a cut out, correct?

yes, they are. i received mine and they appear to be correct.

 

[Mcobble1]

yes, they are. i received mine and they appear to be correct.

Did the parts come with the bolts or screws or did you have to order them as well

 

[Stevenson James]

Did the parts come with the bolts or screws or did you have to order them as well

I was just responding to the plastic trim pieces. I don’t have the brackets yet but I believe the bolts are extra. There are part numbers for the bolts in another post.

 

[Mcobble1]

I was just responding to the plastic trim pieces. I don’t have the brackets yet but I believe the bolts are extra. There are part numbers for the bolts in another post.

Can you show me the link to those. Need to order those as well.

 

[Mcobble1]

Thank you for all the help. The ford dealer has been useless trying to gather this info

 

[Mcobble1]

I was just responding to the plastic trim pieces. I don’t have the brackets yet but I believe the bolts are extra. There are part numbers for the bolts in another post.

Are these the same as you ordered?

 

[MOMan]

For those looking, I have the complete hardware needed to add a soft top. I sold the top only.

I am interested. Do you still have the hardware?

 

[Stevenson James]

Are these the same as you ordered?

I’m gonna be honest here. Those don’t look like what I’ve ordered but I’ve only ever seen them laying flat or actually assembled on the vehicle. So they very well could be.

 

[Jagch23]

For those looking, I have the complete hardware needed to add a soft top. I sold the top only.

Do you still have available and will you ship?

 

[Brian_B]

This may be the appropriate place to post.

I recently swapped back from my hard top to soft top for the summer. This winter I had added a 3/4" body lift for new tire clearance.

I found I had to adjust the brackets for the soft top for the mid-latch on the passenger side to catch. I had to slide the mid-latch catch up on the roof all the way back, and that wasn't quite enough, so I also had to slide the rear installation plate forward all the way.

The previous summer, I would occasionally have to guide (slam) the passenger side in to get it to latch, but it would latch. This summer, it wasn't even close - almost 1/4" off from the clasp being able to catch the latch. I suspect just a bit of drift from adding the body lift.

Now it catches perfectly every time. I didn't have to adjust the front clasps at all, oddly enough.

 

[paradisepwoffrd]

I’m gonna be honest here. Those don’t look like what I’ve ordered but I’ve only ever seen them laying flat or actually assembled on the vehicle. So they very well could be.

Any chance someone has an alignment tool they are going to need anymore? Id be willing to purchase or rent it. I installed a soft top on my hard top model, and it seems tight, but it looks like the rear is down/back far enough, and I get some road noise from behind. Would love to verify the brackets are in the correct spot.

 

[slacker83]

Any chance someone has an alignment tool they are going to need anymore? Id be willing to purchase or rent it. I installed a soft top on my hard top model, and it seems tight, but it looks like the rear is down/back far enough, and I get some road noise from behind. Would love to verify the brackets are in the correct spot.

Sent you a private message i've got a couple you can borrow.

 

[Kach Vartan]

Sent you a private message i've got a couple you can borrow.

If you're willing to rent/loan to me next, I'd appreciate it. I couldn't get the soft top seat correctly on the left side and it's very tough getting that side to latch shut. Happy to pay shipping and a reasonable fee!

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