4xe hardtop removal bolt stripped

[1st4xe]

Not sure if this is a common occurrence, but went to remove the hard top and one of the bolts is stripped.
Will a dealer need to fix that?

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[jludave]

Will a dealer need to fix that?

Not necessarily. If you want to try yourself, you can purchase a bolt/screw extraction tool. They are fairly cheap and should do the trick. You can also try using a pair of channel locks or vise grips on the head of the bolt and see if you can get it to turn that way.

Of course you'll need a new bolt and if you want it covered under warranty, then a trip to the dealer it is.

 

[1st4xe]

I was thinking of using channel locks but then was not sure if dealer would replace bolt under warranty ....

 

[garyji]

Stripped as in Threads, or the torx head?? I think I'd let the dealer deal with it. Extraction and replacement.

G.

 

[ea187]

Stripped or rounded off/out? Stripped is referring to the threads being damaged. If it’s just rounded then use an extractor and get a new bolt.

 

[1st4xe]

Sorry, let me clarify - the head is rounded out so that the torx tool will not work. This is just for 1 of the 6 bolts. I was able to remove the one bolt with channel locks (as suggested above). I am going to just see if the dealer can provide me with a replacement.

 

[dalema]

Or could replace them all with these

 

[lightsout]

Or could replace them all with these

I agree those are

the best way to go, they also make for great tie down hooks

 

[JLSmitty]

I agree those are

the best way to go, they also make for great tie down hooks

Which cargo area cover do you have? Looks sharp and functional. Do you like it? Any issues?

 

[lightsout]

Which cargo area cover do you have? Looks sharp and functional. Do you like it? Any issues?

It is the Slipstream by Diabolical. Had it for nearly 3 years now, could not be happier

Soft top windows store inside

 

[MaskedRacerX]

It is the Slipstream by Diabolical. Had it for nearly 3 years now, could not be happier

That's badass, is it water tight?

(You know, assuming rain level pressure vs. a pressure washer/carwash ...)

 

[lightsout]

That's badass, is it water tight?

(You know, assuming rain level pressure vs. a pressure washer/carwash ...)

It is not water tight, will just slow it down.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

It is not water tight, will just slow it down.

Thanks, yeah, I couldn't really tell if there was enough rubber seals/gaskets around the outside edge. Looks like the soft top in the first pic has a nice little overhang too, you know, to protect my sandwiches :D

Killer ride BTW, I may wind up (well, will, just waiting on the Feds ...) with a 4xe / Tesla combo too.

 

[lightsout]

Thanks, yeah, I couldn't really tell if there was enough rubber seals/gaskets around the outside edge. Looks like the soft top in the first pic has a nice little overhang too, you know, to protect my sandwiches :D

Killer ride BTW, I may wind up (well, will, just waiting on the Feds ...) with a 4xe / Tesla combo too.

The soft top will stop most of the water, and there is rubber gasket on two sides however the tailgate area and lid, and tie down bar has NO protection to prevent water from leaking in. It will keep 90% of the water out but there is still 10% that will get in and there is No outward drain for water setting on the top.

 

[AZJeepwilly]

Or could replace them all with these

What are these called on Amazon? Thank you!

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