Soft Top Mishap

[j-rob]

So I recently purchased a used mopar soft top. While assembling it one thing led to another and the passenger side rear lifting mechanism is toast. It needs to be replaced and I think this is the part:​

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https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/s...-bow-arm-wrangler-jl-unlimited/passenger-side​

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My question is if any of you know how I go about installing this and reattaching the release mechanism cable?​

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Any help would be greatly appreciated.​

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[thecritter]

Those can be a pain if never done it. Some velcro or straps help a lot. Top in folded back position tie it up some way. As for part replacement is it just bent? I accidently bent mine once and was able to straighten it out.​

 

[Rhinebeck01]

So I recently purchased a used mopar soft top. While assembling it one thing led to another and the passenger side rear lifting mechanism is toast. It needs to be replaced and I think this is the part:​

​

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/s...-bow-arm-wrangler-jl-unlimited/passenger-side​

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My question is if any of you know how I go about installing this and reattaching the release mechanism cable?​

​

Any help would be greatly appreciated.​

@j-rob

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/replacing-bent-bow-arm-on-soft-top.51980/

 

[j-rob]

Those can be a pain if never done it. Some velcro or straps help a lot. Top in folded back position tie it up some way. As for part replacement is it just bent? I accidently bent mine once and was able to straighten it out.​

Unfortunately mine is all in the mechanism. The rods aren’t bent.

 

[j-rob]

@j-rob

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/replacing-bent-bow-arm-on-soft-top.51980/

Thanks for that. However mine isn’t bent. I need to replace the whole mechanism. And also disconnect and then reconnect the release mechanism.

 

[j-rob]

I'm guessing that this isn't a common replacement haha

 

[JP29]

Disassembly of that was part of my soft top fabric swap last year. I remember that area being a little tricky, just because the metal was all sandwiched together in such a way. But it's pretty straightforward, take pictures before you take it apart and mirror that when putting it back together. I think it's no more than four bolts.

 

[j-rob]

Disassembly of that was part of my soft top fabric swap last year. I remember that area being a little tricky, just because the metal was all sandwiched together in such a way. But it's pretty straightforward, take pictures before you take it apart and mirror that when putting it back together. I think it's no more than four bolts.

Thanks so much, any tips or pics of your swap?

 

[JP29]

Thanks so much, any tips or pics of your swap?

Sorry, I got through typing all that and thought, "...should've just linked my thread!" Here you go , and if you have any other issues on it ping me and I can take better pictures of how it comes apart later tonight if needed.

 

[Danu924a]

So I recently purchased a used mopar soft top. While assembling it one thing led to another and the passenger side rear lifting mechanism is toast. It needs to be replaced and I think this is the part:​

​

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/s...-bow-arm-wrangler-jl-unlimited/passenger-side​

​

My question is if any of you know how I go about installing this and reattaching the release mechanism cable?​

​

Any help would be greatly appreciated.​

Sorry, I got through typing all that and thought, "...should've just linked my thread!" Here you go , and if you have any other issues on it ping me and I can take better pictures of how it comes apart later tonight if needed.

yes that’s the part. I had same issues. Im
Having trouble with removing the tension cable. Has anyone had any issues with that ?

 

[JP29]

yes that’s the part. I had same issues. Im
Having trouble with removing the tension cable. Has anyone had any issues with that ?

My guess is that part isn't meant to be end user serviceable. I never worked from that end when I swapped the skin on my top - the soft top frame has been on mine since install in Toledo three years ago. Could try to pop it out with a plastic pry tool maybe?

Disclaimer: @JP29 assumes no liability for performing any of the steps that may have been suggested. Perform all disassembly at user's own risk. May contain peanuts.

 

[Danu924a]

My guess is that part isn't meant to be end user serviceable. I never worked from that end when I swapped the skin on my top - the soft top frame has been on mine since install in Toledo three years ago. Could try to pop it out with a plastic pry tool maybe?

Disclaimer: @JP29 assumes no liability for performing any of the steps that may have been suggested. Perform all disassembly at user's own risk. May contain peanuts.

ya. I was prying it gently and had no luck. I ended up taking the old broken mechanism apart and was able to pinch it with pliers from the inside. There was a lot of tension in the frozen light arm mechanism so it blew apart like a bomb. If anyone tries these please wear safety glasses and maybe put a cloth over the mechanism when u pop it apart.

 

[Danu924a]

ya. I was prying it gently and had no luck. I ended up taking the old broken mechanism apart and was able to pinch it with pliers from the inside. There was a lot of tension in the frozen light arm mechanism so it blew apart like a bomb. If anyone tries these please wear safety glasses and maybe put a cloth over the mechanism when u pop it apart.

Sorry about typos. ‘Lift arm’

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