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Old 03-17-2018, 10:03 AM
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Do you know where I cab find parts! It appears that the driver side pillar sheared itself and I need to replace it...
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I had mine welded. That's an much less expensive option.
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Thank you! I will definitely check that out!
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Same here, I had mine welded. The whole operation was pricey but at least I have a new top now.
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Why did it cost so much? I managed to get mine off without removing the top. Had it welded at this mom and pop weld shop and I was back in business.

Loupisano- There are many threads about why these break. Your best option is to convert to a semi-manual top. Keep the electric locks on the top of the windsheild but disconnect/remove the lever/transmisson assembly and open and close the top manually. The cables that go from the motor to the transmission twist and shorten over time causing the two sides to become out of sync. This put a lot of stress/load on the metal and the frame snaps.
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I have mine in the semi-manual mode. That has been working out great.




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