quick release kit for hard tops

raysnutt18 · 01-27-2006, 02:34 PM

I will eather have to put even larger screws in over the windshield or convert to the quick release kits I see in the Jeep mags. Any opinions on those kits or is there a better solution/option?

King03Kev · 01-27-2006, 02:53 PM

Recently installed the new hard top qwik kit on my '87, 1hour install, no problems. Actually seals better.

jeepboy21 · 01-27-2006, 05:00 PM

x2 on the kit i have it and like it alot. it is pretty spendy thought for 2 latches a couple of thumb screws and a handfull of rivets. if i were to do it again i would just have made my own. i got a busted hardtop and cut it so i now have a hard bikini top in addition to my hardtop and i just went to the local hardware store and got a set of latches for about $5.

Fenix85182 · 01-27-2006, 05:03 PM

What were the brand you bought for the quick-disconnect set? Or rather, can you take a picture so I can look into fabricating my own?

raysnutt18 · 01-27-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fenix85182

What were the brand you bought for the quick-disconnect set? Or rather, can you take a picture so I can look into fabricating my own?

I found them online at the Quadratec web site.....I am still unsure what the rivits are for....maybe someone can enlighten me

cueball · 01-27-2006, 05:22 PM

they are threaded rivets.. when you put them in, you now have a threaded hole that accepts a machine screw..

YJBlues · 01-27-2006, 07:56 PM

The quick kit I just ordered has lots of rivets in it, but some of them are to rivet the rear flat nuts into place so you never have to worry about losing/having them fall again. They have a smaller hole on each side of the threaded hole, I'll be drilling and riveting them into place.

islander466 · 01-28-2006, 12:24 PM

The screws along the top of my windshiled liked to fall out every few miles, but luckily i found a great replacement on ebay. A seller called Grandboubou sells a kit with metal clips and larger screws for about 15 bucks. All you have to do is drill out the exsisting holes to 1/4 inch, snap the clips in place, and screw the top back on. It doesn't contain anything for the back, but it sounded like your problem was just with the windshield. Just run a search on ebay for "wrangler hard top fastener". Great fix, and he ships them pretty quick.

01-27-2006, 05:00 PM	#3
jeepboy21 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 246 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	x2 on the kit i have it and like it alot. it is pretty spendy thought for 2 latches a couple of thumb screws and a handfull of rivets. if i were to do it again i would just have made my own. i got a busted hardtop and cut it so i now have a hard bikini top in addition to my hardtop and i just went to the local hardware store and got a set of latches for about $5. __________________ 93 YJ 2.5L 5 spd,D35 lockrite,D30 powertrax,4.0L TB,4.0L TB Spacer, Warrior Products rear bumper,Bigrocks offroad front stinger bumper,2.5" ghetto lift,skyjacker hydro's,arb snorkle,31x11.5 super swamper truxus A/T STS on cragar soft 8s,31x10.5 wildcat ext studded on ar 767,hella 500's 1 set fog and 1 set driving,sway bar disco's, extended brake lines,yellow top,CB, body damage to prove I wheel.

01-27-2006, 05:22 PM	#6
cueball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: coatesville, PA Posts: 776 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	they are threaded rivets.. when you put them in, you now have a threaded hole that accepts a machine screw.. __________________ Bye to the old - 1988 6 cyl 5 speed with a 94 rollbar, tomken 2x4 rocker skids and homebrewed OBA. Hello to the New - 1999 TJ Sport 4.0L auto.. stock for now

01-28-2006, 12:24 PM	#8
islander466 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Block Island, RI Posts: 6 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	ebay solution The screws along the top of my windshiled liked to fall out every few miles, but luckily i found a great replacement on ebay. A seller called Grandboubou sells a kit with metal clips and larger screws for about 15 bucks. All you have to do is drill out the exsisting holes to 1/4 inch, snap the clips in place, and screw the top back on. It doesn't contain anything for the back, but it sounded like your problem was just with the windshield. Just run a search on ebay for "wrangler hard top fastener". Great fix, and he ships them pretty quick.