Soft top prep parts (kit)

[JackM]

I have been searching and searching and so have the 2 potential buyers of my new soft top are to find a complete list of part numbers needed to install a soft top if your Bronco isn't currently set up for it. Soft top includes windows and side panels. I found the there are 2 brackets above the rear passengers doors that are needed along with two brackets that get mounted in the cargo area both sides under the access panels and the 2 latches. Bolts to go along with all the brackets. I have read a bunch saying this and that but what I'm looking for is just a list of these parts and part numbers. Someone must have put a list together. Semms there are a lot of folks looking for this. Thanks in advance.

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[ironmann]

Trunk bracket - M2DZ-7829452-B (part # includes 2 brackets and alignment templates)

Trunk bracket bolts - W707288-S442 (sold individually, need 10 bolts)

Right C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A35-BA

Left C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A34-BA

Right roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A52-B

Left roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A53-B

Roll bar bracket bolts - W721070-S450B (I believe this is sold individually. You need 4 bolts)

Tailgate window catch bracket - M2DZ78515A54D (I believe this is a pair, but not positive)

Left interior trim - M2DZ-7831288-BA

Right interior trim - M2DZ-7831289-BA



That should be all the pieces to fully install the softtop. Some aren't strictly necessary, and some can be pulled off the seller's Bronco, if that's an option. More info below on where to find parts on donor bronco:

Trunk brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, if it came with a soft top or dual top. 1 bracket on either side of the trunk, each attached with 2 bolts. Bolts and brackets are only required for OEM soft top installation, so they can be removed and sold with the top.

6 bolts (3 per side) attach the soft top to the trunk. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, these bolts should be included (under the window).

Left and right c pillar bracket should be installed on the donor bronco. They would be hidden by the hardtop clamshell if still installed. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, they should be there instead, under the window.

Left and right roll bar bracket should be on the top roll bar of the donor bronco for both soft top and dual top broncos. They are each attached with 2 bolts. They can be removed and sold with the soft top.

Tailgate window catch brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, both soft top and dual top versions. There are at the far rear of the trunk, just below the top of the tailgate on either side. If you need to buy them, Mountains to Metal makes an aftermarket version that is almost certainly cheaper than buying from Ford (https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-window-catch-set/)

The left and right trim pieces just snap in to cover the mounting brackets. They are almost identical to the hardtop version, just with the top cut back to allow the soft top bracket to fit. You can either swap trim pieces between the buyer & seller, the buyer can use a box cutter to cut their trim to fit, or you can just leave it off if you don't mind some exposed bolts.

 

[JackM]

Thanks thats the best info I have found so far. Wish Ford would put out that info and maybe sell a kit with the all the parts needed. Thanks again.

 

[Buckeyedave]

Trunk bracket - M2DZ-7829452-B (part # includes 2 brackets and alignment templates)

Trunk bracket bolts - W707288-X442 (sold individually, need 10 bolts)

Right C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A35-BA

Left C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A34-BA

Right roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A52-B

Left roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A53-B

Roll bar bracket bolts - W721070-S450B (I believe this is sold individually. You need 4 bolts)

Tailgate window catch bracket - M2DZ78515A54D (I believe this is a pair, but not positive)

Left interior trim - M2DZ-7831288-BA

Right interior trim - M2DZ-7831289-BA



That should be all the pieces to fully install the softtop. Some aren't strictly necessary, and some can be pulled off the seller's Bronco, if that's an option. More info below on where to find parts on donor bronco:

Trunk brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, if it came with a soft top or dual top. 1 bracket on either side of the trunk, each attached with 2 bolts. Bolts and brackets are only required for OEM soft top installation, so they can be removed and sold with the top.

6 bolts (3 per side) attach the soft top to the trunk. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, these bolts should be included (under the window).

Left and right c pillar bracket should be installed on the donor bronco. They would be hidden by the hardtop clamshell if still installed. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, they should be there instead, under the window.

Left and right roll bar bracket should be on the top roll bar of the donor bronco for both soft top and dual top broncos. They are each attached with 2 bolts. They can be removed and sold with the soft top.

Tailgate window catch brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, both soft top and dual top versions. There are at the far rear of the trunk, just below the top of the tailgate on either side. If you need to buy them, Mountains to Metal makes an aftermarket version that is almost certainly cheaper than buying from Ford (https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-window-catch-set/)

The left and right trim pieces just snap in to cover the mounting brackets. They are almost identical to the hardtop version, just with the top cut back to allow the soft top bracket to fit. You can either swap trim pieces between the buyer & seller, the buyer can use a box cutter to cut their trim to fit, or you can just leave it off if you don't mind some exposed bolts.

Thanks for this list. Do you have a different part # for the trunk bracket bolts by chance? W707288-X442 does not bring any part up and the Ford parts person said that isnt a valid number.

 

[ironmann]

Thanks for this list. Do you have a different part # for the trunk bracket bolts by chance? W707288-X442 does not bring any part up and the Ford parts person said that isnt a valid number.

Sorry, had a typo there. It should be part W707288-S442 (not W707288-X442). I edited my comment.

 

[DavieO]

Thanks for this info ironmann. Was tremendously helpful, as the facebook marketplace soft tops I saw listed did NOT include everything.
My soft top is now installed!

 

[Saharafoxhunter]

Trunk bracket - M2DZ-7829452-B (part # includes 2 brackets and alignment templates)

Trunk bracket bolts - W707288-S442 (sold individually, need 10 bolts)

Right C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A35-BA

Left C-pillar bracket - M2DZ-78255A34-BA

Right roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A52-B

Left roll bar bracket - M2DZ-78515A53-B

Roll bar bracket bolts - W721070-S450B (I believe this is sold individually. You need 4 bolts)

Tailgate window catch bracket - M2DZ78515A54D (I believe this is a pair, but not positive)

Left interior trim - M2DZ-7831288-BA

Right interior trim - M2DZ-7831289-BA



That should be all the pieces to fully install the softtop. Some aren't strictly necessary, and some can be pulled off the seller's Bronco, if that's an option. More info below on where to find parts on donor bronco:

Trunk brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, if it came with a soft top or dual top. 1 bracket on either side of the trunk, each attached with 2 bolts. Bolts and brackets are only required for OEM soft top installation, so they can be removed and sold with the top.

6 bolts (3 per side) attach the soft top to the trunk. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, these bolts should be included (under the window).

Left and right c pillar bracket should be installed on the donor bronco. They would be hidden by the hardtop clamshell if still installed. If the soft top is still on the pallet from the factory, they should be there instead, under the window.

Left and right roll bar bracket should be on the top roll bar of the donor bronco for both soft top and dual top broncos. They are each attached with 2 bolts. They can be removed and sold with the soft top.

Tailgate window catch brackets should be installed on the donor bronco, both soft top and dual top versions. There are at the far rear of the trunk, just below the top of the tailgate on either side. If you need to buy them, Mountains to Metal makes an aftermarket version that is almost certainly cheaper than buying from Ford (https://mountains2metal.com/tailgate-window-catch-set/)

The left and right trim pieces just snap in to cover the mounting brackets. They are almost identical to the hardtop version, just with the top cut back to allow the soft top bracket to fit. You can either swap trim pieces between the buyer & seller, the buyer can use a box cutter to cut their trim to fit, or you can just leave it off if you don't mind some exposed bolts.

Are there C-channels that need to be purchased for the bottom of the rear plastic windows and trunk window? I am doing a hard top to soft top conversion and do not see any C-channels to hold the bottom of these windows. I have the column C-channels and all the parts listed above. Maybe they are integrated into the soft top? I haven't opened up the soft top.

 

[ironmann]

Are there C-channels that need to be purchased for the bottom of the rear plastic windows and trunk window? I am doing a hard top to soft top conversion and do not see any C-channels to hold the bottom of these windows. I have the column C-channels and all the parts listed above. Maybe they are integrated into the soft top? I haven't opened up the soft top.

The C-channels for the bottom of the windows are integrated into the soft top frame. You do not need to purchase them separately.

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