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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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Is this the right size bit for removing the hardtop and doors?
It did not come with the dual top package. You think it would have.

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Doors are a T-50.
Soft Top bow assembly is a T-30

i dont have the hardtop to verify, but the manual says: T-40
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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It will remove the hard top and windshield hinge bolts, but not the doors. Doors require a T50 bit. I'd just try to borrow one from somewhere since you can leave the nuts off when you put the doors back on without any problems.

I agree, Jeep should have provided tools to do the job...
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Default Throw those bolts away

Then after you have taken them off with your T40, throw them in the trash and replace with these:
Hardtop Quick Disconnect T-Bolts
from Cooltech LLC. You'll still need to keep your T40 for the windshield, but you won't need it for the hardtop ever again.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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Thanks all. Very, very helpful.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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Just buy a full set. You'll need the other sizes somewhere else on your Jeep.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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I'd buy a small set that comes with it's own little rubber boot, and keep that in the little storage cubby in the back of the jeep, that's what I did so it doesn't get mixed up with all my other tools. Plus you never know when or where you might want to take the top off.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Go to Sears and buy a full set, or if your rich - Snap-on
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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Does anyone know off hand what size the threads are on these bolts?
I guess I could go pull one, but I was curious if any one here knew.

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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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the only reason I bought these Torx bits are cause of my JK. I invested $12 bucks for a 6 piece torx set in which I only needed 2 of the sizes. I wish they would of provided the torx bits cause now I have 4 torx hand tools (T60, T55, T47, T45) that I'll probably never need to use.
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