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Old Oct 2, 2019 | 05:58 PM
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99 996 cab. This missing circular plug thing...
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Hard Top Receiver Caps?

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/99XHTCAPS.html
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Hard Top Receiver Caps?

https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/99XHTCAPS.html
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I think that's the roll bar cover end cap 996-555-457-00-A10
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I think they're hardtop receiver caps. Suncoast has them but the forum doesn't let me post links...yet.

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Thanks guys, From looking at pics and specs I think you are both right. Different common names but the same part. Pelican and Suncoast both had them. Got one on the way!
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Heineken® beer

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Originally Posted by Dana Whicker
Thanks guys, From looking at pics and specs I think you are both right. Different common names but the same part. Pelican and Suncoast both had them. Got one on the way!
order a few. they break easy if you have a hard top and remove them often. ask me how i know
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Heineken® beer

HaHa, The only things that have been in the back seats are a 4 year old human and 12 packs of beer.
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