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Cannot remove hardtop

 
Old May 9, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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The last two torx screws are jammed. Like hyper jammed. And I don't wanna strip the head. Any pointers? Much appreciated.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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WD-40 maybe...?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Tried. And literally not budging a bit. It's never been this difficult.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Tried getting at it from the bottom? Maybe putting some counter torque on what the bold screws in to will help. I would recommend channel locks because of the shape.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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are u using a ratchet or a srcewdriver?

once you get them off,,look into these,,i bought them and no leaks or problems what so ever.

Cool Tech LLC. Hardtop Quick Disconnect T-Bolts
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JK4x4wrangler
Tried getting at it from the bottom? Maybe putting some counter torque on what the bold screws in to will help. I would recommend channel locks because of the shape.
i dont believe you can get at the bottom of this,i think its in the body. i might be mistaken though.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Yeah. It's definitely sealed off from the bottom. But the ratchet isn't giving me leeway either. I'm still working at it between checking the thread.
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Did you put it on too tight? How did it get stuck?
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Old May 9, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Did you try putting the others back in and tightening and then try to remove these last 2 frist?
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On my 08 the bolts screw into some rectangular shaped nuts that slide in and out of slots in the body, There is not a lot of room to get into where they slide in and out of but enough you might be able to but a little torque on them.


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i dont believe you can get at the bottom of this,i think its in the body. i might be mistaken though.
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