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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 04:45 PM
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I have a 4 door hard top that leaks like crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on fixing that? I bought two soft tops both of which are broken and the people I bought them from wont go back on the sale. Any help would be awesome!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Aruffo05
I have a 4 door hard top that leaks like crazy. Does anyone have any suggestions on fixing that? I bought two soft tops both of which are broken and the people I bought them from wont go back on the sale. Any help would be awesome!
Where is the hard top leak?

what is wrong with the soft top?

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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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The hard top leaks in the front center almost where the freedom top meets and meet the window. Also leaks where u screw in the freedom tops in the middle. The right side of the freedom top fills with water.

One I the soft tops I bought is bent in the front kinda where the window channel is and that leaks as well. The windows on that are extremely scratched and the sun setter part is broken. It didn't bother me at first I just wanted to keep the rain out but if doesn't even do that. Just purchased another one of a so called friend and the back window has a broken zipper. I could have bought a brand new one for what I've spent on these tops. So frustrating!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Aruffo05
The hard top leaks in the front center almost where the freedom top meets and meet the window. Also leaks where u screw in the freedom tops in the middle. The right side of the freedom top fills with water.

One I the soft tops I bought is bent in the front kinda where the window channel is and that leaks as well. The windows on that are extremely scratched and the sun setter part is broken. It didn't bother me at first I just wanted to keep the rain out but if doesn't even do that. Just purchased another one of a so called friend and the back window has a broken zipper. I could have bought a brand new one for what I've spent on these tops. So frustrating!
Good news is that most zippers can be replaced! (If you deem it worth your time... may need to research and find the right zipper size). If you have two tops, can you mix and match the pieces to make a complete top?

For the hard top, I think you can buy seal replacement kits

Original Replacement Parts D4012 - Hardtop Seal Kit - Quadratec

I would verify with quadratec that the kit above is what you're looking for though
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Yeah I just don't feel like putting anymore money into these soft tops. I was told it would be over 150 to replace the back zipper :/. Thank u very much for the suggestion on the hard top! I will def look into it!!
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Ive got a bestop sailcloth top and ive never had a leak on it! IMO i think you should just replace the hardtop seals but before you do that clean the seals real good to make sure no dirt, mud, sand ir things like tht are trapped in the seals causing them to fail
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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I'm new to this. How do I replace the hard top seals and what will that run me? I think the soft top is a best top the window channel seems to be warped.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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You must set the front freedom panels in place....not slide them into place....same happened to me , when I slid them into place it crushed the corner seals causing the leak your describing..... It's almost a pain in the a@@ !
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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I thought I was setting them in place haha. I tried to be very careful putting them on hoping it would get a good seal but each time it got worse.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Replace the window channel if it is bent. Best top sells new window channels.
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