Bestop Trektop NX install question

[Riperoo]

Ok, so, picked up a brand new @Bestop Trektop NX slant back for my 4 door for a song. Now I know it's not everyone's glass of beer, but I like it, so keep the opinion pieces to yourself! Haha! I am aware of the controversy!

Anyway, question, I got it all installed, pretty seamless, took my time watched the videos and it all went smoothly, only I issue I came across, and hence my question, on the removable side windows with the hard corners, the window stiffeners (The official name) have a hook on the top that is supposed to clip into support bar #5 for the life of me I could not get them to sit right, see attached pics, everything else lined up and locked in perfect. I'm thinking maybe once the top stretches a bit in the sun I may be able to make the sit. Anyone else experience this on initial install? Another thought I had since they are just held on by 3 small bolts, are they even needed? Anyone just straight up remove them? TIA!

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[MyKeg]

I think you have it misaligned a little bit, or it's overstretched. I remember having the same problem one time when I fully dropped the top and put it back up. Try starting over getting it into place, lining up the windows and see what needs to be tweaked.

 

[wjcubellis]

Mine's always been like that. I just make all the other connections Etc and move on. It's never been an issue. That said, I may be missing something.

 

[zw470]

They'll break off soon enough and you won't have to worry about it

 

[Riperoo]

They'll break off soon enough and you won't have to worry about it

I preemptively took them off yesterday, I could definitely see them breaking off and leaving some nice sharp edges. Let it stretch for the summer and see if they fit latter one. They definitely seemed a little overkill.

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