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Bestop Trektop nx instal help!

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Old 12-01-2012, 03:59 PM
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Default Bestop Trektop nx instal help!

Trying to instal my new trektop and its not goin to good. Seems to be a big gap on the front left and right sides of the windshield


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And the zippers for the rear window are no where close the the side zippers. Its almost 6" on both sides



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Any ideas or help would be awesome
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Old 12-01-2012, 04:55 PM
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I had the same gap with the rear.window... I installed when it was 95 degrees outside and it was difficult. Make sure the vinyl is not cold or it will be very hard to stretch into place.
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Take off the rear windows and flip the top open. Then:
1. start the top zipper (2 inches)
2 start the window zippers (2 inches)
3. then tuck the window panels in, starting with the door surrounds and working your way around to tailgate.

When new, these tops are a pain in the ass to install, especially when cold

Edit - Is your front gap with the latches closed? Mine has a gap, but I don't have any leaks there
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Thanx guys. Does it get any easier to put on the windows?
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It will loosen up slightly over time. Big factor is the outside temperature though!

Important steps are to only start each zipper 1 - 2" and then work your way around once you have them all started.

The top needs to be this tight since it does not have a frame.

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First time installing should be done outside in the hot sun.
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Originally Posted by Powderburn
Thanx guys. Does it get any easier to put on the windows?
Yep, it gets easier. Once they are on for a few days, everything will stretch and fit better. Sitting in the sun helps
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I installed it in Houston friday late afternoon. Was about 70 out. But no sun
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I had the same problem in 90° weather..... If u just play with it, and figure out which way works best for u..... I just start the zippers before pulling the top tight then after the top is snapped into place I zip the windows up.... Still hard to do but not bad.... Good luck!

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Got it all zipped up finally. (Was out of town for a week) and this happened...



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And i woke up to find sunlight coming through the roof...


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Guess im calling bestop


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