Hard top attachment - Page 2 - Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler Forums

Srambler83 · #16 10-30-2009, 12:46 PM

I have a few questions regarding hardtop latches ? I know, I know

Where can I buy them or is there a website From whom can order them from?( other then Matt D./ he doesn't reply)

How do you attach the latches on the hardtop? Do you drill a hole through the roof?( not worry about the hook side of the latch) Is there a gap between the outside layer roof and the inside layer of the roof where you can drill through? I ask because don't want to drill screws through the entire hardtop from bottom to top with screws sticking out the top?

DC CJ8 · #17 10-30-2009, 07:48 PM

I'm no help...but I asked Matt too...no luck. I will follow this thread closely.

Srambler83 · #18 11-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Your telling me no one here in this forum uses the hook type latches to hold the 1/2 hardtop down on the windshield frame or on the bulkhead? Everyone uses the screw on plate right???? Whatever happen to this forum ???

John N · #19 11-01-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Srambler83

Your telling me no one here in this forum uses the hook type latches to hold the 1/2 hardtop down on the windshield frame or on the bulkhead? Everyone uses the screw on plate right???? Whatever happen to this forum ???

I use the original type attachment....it works.

4 bolts in the back and 5 screws in the front.

Bugman · #20 11-01-2009, 02:04 PM

My top came from Matt and was carpeted when I got it. I assume that the screw part of the latch was fiber glassed in which is easy to do and very sturdy. The metal top I now have is latched with marine screw latches, three across the top to the windshield and the regular four bolts on each side in the back. If I could get pics up here I would but that's a challenge I have yet to overcome.

DC CJ8 · #21 11-01-2009, 06:57 PM

Bugman...can you please send pics to my private email address? PM sent.

Srambler83 · #22 11-02-2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by John N

I use the original type attachment....it works.

4 bolts in the back and 5 screws in the front.

John I am sure that the screws work thats how I had my hardtop in the past but trying to go a different route with latches. Thanks

PetesCj-8 · #23 11-02-2009, 04:24 PM

Not trying to steal the thread or anything but Im interested also. Any pics please copy to petescj@live.com.

Bugman · #24 11-03-2009, 10:37 PM

I'll get pics in the morning of the metal top latches. I got the pics of the fiberglass latches and I'll post all at once. Look for them in the morning. Thanks for your patiience.
Steve