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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: Zizzac on May 15, 2012, 01:08:20 PM

Title: Soft top and broken tension straps
Post by: Zizzac on May 15, 2012, 01:08:20 PM

I just bought a Smittybilt top for my samurai for my road trip up California. Almost as soon as I got on the freeway, those cheap aluminum excuses for connectors snapped. They were pulled tight before I got on the freeway too.

Any way, does anyone have suggestions for replacing them? I was thinking carabiner (spelling?) Or possibly key rings. Also there are smudges on my new windows. Ill post pictures later.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Soft top and broken tension straps
Post by: Zizzac on May 16, 2012, 08:23:20 AM

So I was thinking about getting two of these

http://www.rei.com/product/471041/black-diamond-oval-carabiner?preferredSku=4710410004&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-4710410004&mr:trackingCode=587F071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA (http://www.rei.com/product/471041/black-diamond-oval-carabiner?preferredSku=4710410004&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-4710410004&mr:trackingCode=587F071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA)

They will probably be fine replacements. Any ideas how to clean the plastic windows?

Title: Re: Soft top and broken tension straps
Post by: rascott on May 16, 2012, 06:51:37 PM

bummer about the clips- did they come with the top?
i think the less you wipe clean those windows the better you are, and when you clean them use soft cotton cloths and very little mild detergent. they scratch real easy.
figure they will start clouding in a year or so.
i recently got a bestop. pleased so far.
on a kick, but similar materials i suspect.
going up coast or inland?