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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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Hey guys I need a little help here. I went to put my soft top back on because a storm was coming in and I noticed that the bow on the soft top was missing a screw. Now the bar that connects to the bow is all over the place. Does anyone know what screw this is so that I can replace it? It's really bothering me.
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There are two screws and the one on top fell out.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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$4.99 at Quadratec. A bit pricy. You can also use a regular screw with a plastic or metal sleeve.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11132_9148.htm.


Originally Posted by SebasCbass
Hey guys I need a little help here. I went to put my soft top back on because a storm was coming in and I noticed that the bow on the soft top was missing a screw. Now the bar that connects to the bow is all over the place. Does anyone know what screw this is so that I can replace it? It's really bothering me.
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There are two screws and the one on top fell out.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Thank you so much!! If all else fails I guess I will have to get it from Quadratec!
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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I bet they are the same ones used to hold the arms on the rear brackets, the brackets on the rear part of the cage. Take one of those off and test it. If it fits go to your local hardware store or bolt store and get a few matching ones. They might not be black or use the Torx 30, but the thread and length should not be too hard to match.
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by remark
I bet they are the same ones used to hold the arms on the rear brackets, the brackets on the rear part of the cage. Take one of those off and test it. If it fits go to your local hardware store or bolt store and get a few matching ones. They might not be black or use the Torx 30, but the thread and length should not be too hard to match.
+1. I lost one of these same screws. I took one out from the other side and found a perfect match at lowes. Got a pack of 4 for under $2.

Also, check all the other screws on the soft top frame. I found several more that were very loose. I re tightened them all with a little blue loctite so it wouldn't happen again.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by harraid5711
+1. I lost one of these same screws. I took one out from the other side and found a perfect match at lowes. Got a pack of 4 for under $2.

Also, check all the other screws on the soft top frame. I found several more that were very loose. I re tightened them all with a little blue loctite so it wouldn't happen again.
I ordered a few things from quadratec the other day so I figured I might as well get the screw. Came in the mail put that bad boy in and noticed that all of the other screws were really loose. I re tightened them and all is ok now! Thanks for the help guys
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SebasCbass
I ordered a few things from quadratec the other day so I figured I might as well get the screw. Came in the mail put that bad boy in and noticed that all of the other screws were really loose. I re tightened them and all is ok now! Thanks for the help guys
glad u fixed it... also i check all my soft top screws occasionally as i found one on my floor one day, decided to hold onto it, and then when spring came and i opened the top i discovered where it goes!
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