Soft Top brackets

[Bluepencil99]

So having just had a few blazing hot days here in Boston last week, I had the top down! It was very dusty up there, so when I got home I stood in the back to do a clean and noticed that two brackets opposite each other are starting to fail…
Anyone else come across this phenomenon?!

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[El Zilcho]

Yes. You overtightened the bracket. Very easy to replace. If you have warranty, you can try it.

 

[Bluepencil99]

Thanks…my Jeep came with the Premium Soft Top only, and I have never removed it completely, so I haven’t tightened anything. As is…just turned 4 last week.

 

[AZDIESELRUBI]

Yes, just had one replaced under warranty. All the Jeep Techs said they were cheap!

 

[El Zilcho]

Thanks…my Jeep came with the Premium Soft Top only, and I have never removed it completely, so I haven’t tightened anything. As is…just turned 4 last week.

So its clearly a warranty issue. Its very easy to overtighten them and the design is not optimal. On other hand they are cheap and very easy to replace.

 

[Bluepencil99]

So its clearly a warranty issue. Its very easy to overtighten them and the design is not optimal. On other hand they are cheap and very easy to replace.

Just received a call from my service manager…should be all taken care of

 

[AZDIESELRUBI]

Just received a call from my service manager…should be all taken care of

It took 2 weeks to get the part in on mine - during that time the soft top on the passenger side would slap the plastic track when going down a bumpy road when the top had side to side movement.

I thought that would go away once they replaced the bracket- it did not and the tech went on a test ride with me and was not sure how that would be fixed. I have an appointment next week to see if they can resolve it - my guess is there is nothing to tighten or fix. I think the integrity of the top is gone at this point.

 

[Bluepencil99]

Awww man. That sucks.
Fortunately nothing is technically wrong, I just happened to be up there cleaning and saw the cracks. I hope this doesn’t start something.

 

[Bluepencil99]

So update for those interested:
Cannot just replace cracked bracket…
Have to replace entire rail around rear door and the plastic parts are almost $800….
Without labor.
Super glue anyone??

 

[El Zilcho]

So update for those interested:
Cannot just replace cracked bracket…
Have to replace entire rail around rear door and the plastic parts are almost $800….
Without labor.
Super glue anyone??

You 100% can. Part # 68400420AA Around $20-30. Takes 10 minutes to replace.

 

[Bluepencil99]

You 100% can. Part # 68400420AA Around $20-30. Takes 10 minutes to replace.

Would this clamp work on both sides??

 

[El Zilcho]

Would this clamp work on both sides??

Yes

 

[Shift Happens]

Can confirm 68400420AA works. I just had to replace two of them myself. Super easy to replace.

 

[Bluepencil99]

Yes

You are the best…

Can confirm 68400420AA works. I just had to replace two of them myself. Super easy to replace.

Thank you…ordered two, but not available until May…

 

[hoch]

I know dealerships were shady, but every time I hear stories like this, it still astounds me.

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