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Half Top Latches.

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The latches moabite is talking about.

Sent from my SM-J320P
 
I know I am looking to add them to the edge with the bulkhead as well as on the windshield. I have stripped at both edges
 
Well, I added the latches to my build (used a slightly different latch) on the windshield. Just checked my pics and I don't have any of them. I'll have to correct that. I like the latches up front and plan to put some on the rear. I think the ones on that scrambler in Barry's link are interesting, and I guess they could be locked. I'm looking at how to get them inside for security. I think I have it figured out for the sides, but need to come up with something for the back. The offset between the bulkhead and top is a bit of an issue. Been thinking about putting a spacer of some kind there, but haven't really figured it out yet.
 
IMAG2087-1.jpgIMAG2086-1.jpgIMAG2085-1.jpg Used the latches on the windshield. Going to install or the rear of half top in the fall. Probably going to make a spacers (same depth as lip) to mount latches.
 
Sorry been busy and just caught this. They are very tight. The latch has a threaded rod so you can adjust to a tight fit. Run it on the freeway and rock solid.
 
Also just ran back across this. I have taken my top on and off a couple of times and the latches still work great. It was asked above why I didn't install them on the bottom of the top in the back and re-used the bolts. Honestly I just did so because those bolts and inserts were in such good shape I didn't want to change the set-up. Yea latches in the back would be quicker for install / removal but when I am taking the top on and off I am in no hurry.
 
Ordering now. Dumb hardtop keeps popping up on the pass side at the windshield. It does not help that my w/s is fiberglass and the screws strip out easily.

Getting three for the front. Maybe four for the bulkhead.
 
I had a set on my 91 YJ years ago. I had a set sitting for 10 years and I will be putting them to use on my 1/2 top.
 
Can you believe I still haven't installed these yet?

I'm cleaning up the top now, getting a jump on the cold weather. I was mocking these up to install them on the back, annnnd they're too long. So I started looking at the front and they still look a little long. I haven't thrown the top on yet, waiting for some paint to dry. Once I do I'll mock up again and get some pics.
 
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