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dandjeep 
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 Posted: 04 Oct. 2021 at 5:18pm |
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WOW! This is a gem! Gonna print this off! Thanks!
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Posted: 05 Oct. 2021 at 6:37pm |
Payment received....thank you, hope they help on your project.  |
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Posted: 06 Oct. 2021 at 7:43pm |
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Ok. Running into a problem. I located the tub brackets with the measurement from the Bestop manual. That is 30 3/4 inches from the back of the tub to the front screw hole. I have everything installed to what I believe is right, but it’s so tight I can’t get it snapped in back. Even put two ratchet straps and tried to stretch it but boy, just doesn’t seem to want to fit. So close. Do you think it would help to try Rich Ms measurement? Seem to be a little farther forward.
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Rus Curtis
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Posted: 06 Oct. 2021 at 8:13pm |
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Did you confirm the measurement from the w/s top to the back of the tub?
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dandjeep
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Posted: 06 Oct. 2021 at 8:44pm |
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Yes. It is 66 1/2 right on. Looked and studied and just can't see exactly where the problem lies.
 Everything looks just right around the doors and the bows.Edited by dandjeep - 06 Oct. 2021 at 8:46pm |
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Rus Curtis
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Posted: 06 Oct. 2021 at 10:39pm |
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I have the brackets like Chad sent. I see the other type that has 3 holes along the bottom for the rear. I can't say that would make any difference.
But, I remember my top being very snug and noticed a big difference when installing on a warm day/in the sunlight. Try to put it on after sunset was mostly a waste of time. I did usually have to pull down the rear bow (top and all) to get the snaps started on the tailgate. Maybe some photos might help since some are still using the old tops - they may spot something right off.
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Posted: 06 Oct. 2021 at 10:58pm |
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X 2 on the sunlight. Let it have as much sun as possible, then leave it and don't take it down/off for awhile.
The back ought to be pretty tight....its more aggravating that way but will look a lot better than a loose fit. |
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Posted: 07 Oct. 2021 at 7:24am |
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x3. you want that sucker tight!
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Posted: 07 Oct. 2021 at 8:49am |
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I have been known to set an electric heater in the cab to warm the top and sides up for the final snapdown. Makes it easier, not easy, but easier. lol
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Posted: 07 Oct. 2021 at 11:08am |
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FWIW, I am currently installing a newly purchased Bestop Tiger Top on my 2A with a 3A windshield. If you would like any measurements from my installation, I will certainly supply. One thing I notice that seems to very between old/new and 2A/3A is how the top fastens to the windshield. One fastens into the existing channel on the top front of the w/s and the other uses a "C" channel inserted into a bracket bolted to the top of the w/s
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dandjeep
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Posted: 08 Oct. 2021 at 10:30pm |
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OK. Got it on! Tried to post pictures and I've done it before but I must have lost my touch. Sun was finally out today and it sat out a couple hours and with a little persuasion I got it handled. pretty nice fit. I knew the sun would help but didn't really think it would help this much. I guess 86 this time of year was allright for this job! thanks for all the help and advice. Dan
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Posted: 09 Oct. 2021 at 9:17am |
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I like that electric heater trick....maybe try that (carefully) since its on and snapped to relieve the places that need stretching a tad.
Maybe just hit those problem spots with a heat gun (again, carefully). |
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Posted: 09 Oct. 2021 at 12:56pm |
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I never dropped the top when the weather was cool. If I needed air, I'd remove the doors but the top stayed up till next spring/summer.
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