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Soft top doors not fitting right??

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by UncleSam, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor

    I just put on a new Bestop Tiger Soft Top on my 69 CJ5. The doors aren't fitting at the top and at the rear of the door, there's a gap between the door and the top big enough to put my hand through. Has anybody else had this problem and what to do to correct it?


    HELP!!:shock:
     
  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Got a picture?
     
  3. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Did you check the measurement from the windshield to the back of the tub? You may need to adjust the windshield position.
     
  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    If the door just looks like it isn't closing far enough, they need to be adjusted (bent).
    Bend the door frame until it touches/ fits. We need a pic.
     
  5. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Yup. Instructions that come with the top even state that.;)
     
  6. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor


    I'll get a pix tomorrow..
     
  7. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor

    Yes, I check the measurement from the W/S frame to the back of the tub, directions said it should measure 69 1/2 inches, and it does.
     
  8. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor


    I thought about bending it, but wasn't sure..I'll post pix tomorrow..

    It seals good (going counterclockwise) from mid way of the top of the door towards the front down the front to the bottom, acorss the bottom all the way around to the door handle, but from the door handle up to mid way of the top of the door is a big gap..
     
  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    All of my Supertops have required a lot of bending to get the doors to fit.
     
  10. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    I'm having to do the same with the Daughter's Tigertop. Not a big deal. I've had to do in the past with the older Bestop's and the old Kayline I had years ago too, although the Kayline didn't require as much adjustment.
     
  11. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor

    Here's pixs

    The right side is fitting (somewhat) better than the left.

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    I hope just fitting (bending) these will work:?
     
  12. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Oh, yeah. That's not bad at all. Much tighter than my newest Supertop was a couple months ago..;) Bend to fit! :)
     
  13. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    From the Supertop instructions.-
     
  14. UncleSam

    UncleSam Sponsor

    Thanks for the info..:tea:

    My hands are sore from pulling :smash:shock:n this thing and i think that I may have pulled my back and maybe even a rib or two...:D