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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Speedracer7c on July 26, 2005, 07:42:38 PM
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I purchased a new hard top recently, and got it today. Its manufactured by pro top. Everything was going together without a hitch, but I went to put the back section on and I can't for the life of me get the top to fit on the lip of the roof. Does anyone with this type of top have any tricks or tips to get it to go on. After spending a boat load of money on it, I would like to figure it out before I have to send it back. Thanks, Andrew
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You have the newer style tracker, right?(95 and up) You need to remove all of the soft top hardware including the plastic channel around the opening. Remove everything except the rubber gasket. Then the top should slip on right...
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Yeah thats all done, It came with a new gasket to seal it, I just can't get the damn thing on. Its so frustrating.
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It's a tight fit, especially when new. I don't know if you're into R/C cars at all, but if you are and happen to have any silicone shock oil(viscosity doesn't matter), use an old washcloth to apply a very thin coating of silicone oil to the rubber gasket surface. That should help you slide it into place...
Of course if you get too frustrated and send it back, I still have mine for sale and I'll even help you install it! LOL! ;)
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I think that is the brand I have.
Mine was already on it, but I think I understand what your saying.
I can't get the back part on by myself. I need a little help keeping it steady and lined up.
Kinda hold the back part (by the back door) up, while pushing the front groove onto the targa part of the tracker. Once you get that part, you can line up each side as you push it on.
It is kinda difficult to do, but I'm sure that after you do it a couple times, you will have it figured out.
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/.202002541yMsmpA_ph.jpg)
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Yeah thats the same top, but the directions say hold it at a 90 degree angle so it seals properly. So basically I shouldn't tip it and just shove it on. I'll have to try that. Thanks for the tip with the oil digger, I'm into rc/s a bit so I have some shock oil around I'll try that. Also zuks thanks for the help.
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Pick up the back a little bit while pushing toward the front of the vehicle.
No Problem!
You Can DO IT!! ;D
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Yeah i'll try that approach tomorrow, I don't have another set of hands now cause its 11:45....
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i have the same one. you need to tilt the back upwards to get it to fit. here is the installation instructions.
http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/protopaccessories/oldtop.pdf
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i have the same one. you need to tilt the back upwards to get it to fit. here is the installation instructions.
[url]http://lib1.store.vip.sc5.yahoo.com/lib/protopaccessories/oldtop.pdf[/url]
Yeah I know but When i tilt it up, the lower lip is no where even close to slipping over the targa bar. Its almost like the interior trim is too thick for it to work.
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Also thanks for all the replys, but after looking at the top this morning, it just doesn't look like its possible for it to fit. Also i've tilted it to the point of it being vertical and tried to get it on, but the bottom lip just wont slip over, It started to on one side but the other just wouldn't go.
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don't give up, i was experiencing the same problem your having, couldn't get it to fit just the way your explaining it. believe it or not but i think it takes two people to get it on, it did for me. funny cause my old full size blazer i was able to do it myself.
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That was with two people, I just can't get it on. I'll recruit some friends over the weekend I guess and try.
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I'd like to see some pictures of the rig and the edges of the top. There's no reason it shouldn't fit, or go on easily, I can put mine on and take it off by myself in about 5 miniutes, and switch from hard to soft top in about a half hour. Something might be wrong with the top.
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I'll go take some photos brb!
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Here is the best I could get cause the top is resting on the back and I can't get it off by myself. The channel on the top just seems too narrow, to me. I dont' know
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/DSCF0347.JPG)
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/DSCF0348.JPG)
(http://www.omghi2.us/april05/DSCF0349.JPG)
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I see one potential problem, your rubber gasket is on backwards! the way you have it mounted, it sticks out into the opening which would hold the top too far away from clipping on! Take the gasket off, flip it over and stick it back on so it sticks towards the body instead of the opening and the top should slip on...
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hmmm i didn't know you could put it on backwards. Stupid me......DOH
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I also just read that you have an LSI with all the interior cladding. That will make a difference in how tight the top fits, but you should still be able to slide it on... You could always try your original rubber gasket, it might be softer and squish into the channel better.
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Its a 95 and they didn't come with a gasket on them only the 89-94 model years did.
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oh, I didn't know that... I never really looked closely at a newer style top...
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I looked at the gasket, it doesn't seem like you can put it on backwards but who knows, I wont be able to tell till I take it off.
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I don't know about the Protop gasket, I've never seen their gasket before, but the stock one on older models definately have two different sides...
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I'll swap it around anyway for shits and giggles when i get more man power over here to get the thing on.
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well i bought my top used so it didn't come with a weather stip. a friend of mine had a wrecked tracker with a busted hardtop so i borrowed it for mine. i then ordered one from protop, who by the way have a shop here in town. it was the same one that i borrowed from my friend, and it's about half the bulkyness that yours is. so what i'd do is try putting it on without the weather strip to see if it fits. if it does you'll know your weather stripping is wrong.
oh and mines a 95 without the deluxe interior trim, but there is plenty of room for it.
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well i bought my top used so it didn't come with a weather stip. a friend of mine had a wrecked tracker with a busted hardtop so i borrowed it for mine. i then ordered one from protop, who by the way have a shop here in town. it was the same one that i borrowed from my friend, and it's about half the bulkyness that yours is. so what i'd do is try putting it on without the weather strip to see if it fits. if it does you'll know your weather stripping is wrong.
oh and mines a 95 without the deluxe interior trim, but there is plenty of room for it.
Hmm, I'll see about the weather stripping thing, Basically if I get the thing on its not coming off again till I paint the car.
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What year is your kick? I have an 89 hardtop on my 98... I had to remove all the plastic mounting rails so there is just bare metal all around except that rubber gasket.
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Hmmm... I'll trade you tops! I know mine will fit yours... ;)
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well did you get it on ?