Soft top wear spot by header
08-13-2009, 07:36 AM
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Sunrider top wear through by latch/header - PICS added
I searched but couldn't find anyone with this problem so I'm wondering if I'm the only one... I've got the sunrunner soft top setup and I like run with it flipped back (not completely lower it) and straped down like the manual shows. I just put it up today and noticed there is a wear spot that it darn near through the top right at where the header panel curves back forward - anyone else have this problem? What did the dealer do (I'm guessing replace the canvas?)
I'm guessing the fabric is moving in the wind and rubbing against the sharp edge (and it's real sharp actually when I felt it) If I leave it much longer I'll have a hole in a top that's just over a year old!
I'm guessing the fabric is moving in the wind and rubbing against the sharp edge (and it's real sharp actually when I felt it) If I leave it much longer I'll have a hole in a top that's just over a year old!
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08-13-2009, 08:23 AM
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Here's the Jeep Soft Top Video that I use. It's GREAT! Just click the "PLAY" button in the middle of the screen. Are you folding the Soft Top material into a "W"? That might be your problem with the rubbing.
JEEP SOFT TOP VIDEO link!
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JEEP SOFT TOP VIDEO link!
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08-13-2009, 08:44 AM
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I do it just like they show - It's folded in a "W" pattern and I strap it down every time - if I don't then it starts to flap around abotu 60-65 MPH (did that the first time - flipped it back on a whim and had to drive slower to get it to stop until I got to where I could strap it down...)
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I searched but couldn't find anyone with this problem so I'm wondering if I'm the only one... I've got the sunrunner soft top setup and I like run with it flipped back (not completely lower it) and straped down like the manual shows. I just put it up today and noticed there is a wear spot that it darn near through the top right at where the header panel curves back forward - anyone else have this problem? What did the dealer do (I'm guessing replace the canvas?)
I'm guessing the fabric is moving in the wind and rubbing against the sharp edge (and it's real sharp actually when I felt it) If I leave it much longer I'll have a hole in a top that's just over a year old!
I'm guessing the fabric is moving in the wind and rubbing against the sharp edge (and it's real sharp actually when I felt it) If I leave it much longer I'll have a hole in a top that's just over a year old!
08-13-2009, 09:00 AM
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It's right by the bar that holds the latches - if you follow the plastic cover for the header it curves back 'thinner' after the latches and towards the center of the vehicle. I think a pic will explain it better...
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Mine is wearing in the corners. Where the top meets the plastic corner cover on the windshield. I have about 5 holes from the corners of the cover. Im going to try to get to the dealer to see if its under warranty.
I meant the corner of the header not the piece on the windshield.
I meant the corner of the header not the piece on the windshield.
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