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Might be cheaper @ Quadratec. http://www.quadratec.com/products/11033_301.htm
Bestop 52600-01 Tailgate Bar Replacement Kit for 87-06 Jeep Wrangler YJ, TJ & Unlimited
$100 USD
Replacement Tailgate Bar kit for 87-06 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. Comes with retainer mounts for use on 97-06 Models Only, 87-95 Models re-use the original belt rail mounts.
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I just bought one of these - got tired of waiting for one to show up on ebay.Shorty said:
Because my jeep already had one I didn't have to install the brackets.
That's the good news. The not so good news is, as with most aftermarket parts, it doesn't fit as well as the factory one does. It holds the back down just great but there's space between it and the tailgate. Rain won't get in but it's not a factory fit.
But, I did save $100... :thumbsup:
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I need to replace the tailgate bar on my 99 sport with a best top on it ... the kid i bought it from lost it ... is this the correct replacement ??
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11033_301.htm
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Joined·6,084 PostsTailgate closed. I have the window in currently so the 'tabs' for it tuck under the brackets.
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With the window removed. You can see the C channel for the rubber 'pipe' that is sewn into the back of the window.
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Here is the bracket and bar with the gate open. It closes behind the tailgate (window is removed temporarily for clarity). You can see where the bar fits in.
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Just the bracket with a better view of the channel for the piping behind the window. The bottom part of that bracket is lifted up a bit. That is where the tabs on the back window tuck in to keep water out.
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Inserting the window onto the bar:
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Inserting the bar into the brackets:
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With window installed, tabs tucked under the brackets, and gate ready to close. Note the seal on the bottom side of the bar. It snugs up to the tailgate.
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Just a note about the bracket height:
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This is the slimmer profile bar for the tonneau cover designed for use without a soft top. There are 2 types of tonneau covers from bestop. One allows the soft top to tuck underneath it. The other one doesn't. The one that doesn't is meant for TJ's that didn't have a soft top. I remove my soft top during the summer entirely (including frame) and I prefer this lower profile bar.
If you are needing the brackets and/or bar, check the link below:
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11033_301.htm
This will include the bar AND brackets. You'll know they work together perfectly, and they'll work with either variation of tonneau/duster.
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Joined·1,390 Postshttp://www.quadratec.com/products/11033_301.htm
I found mine on ebay for $10, but it was pretty ratty
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Joined·1,449 Postsyou should be able to get the surrounds on ebay/Craigslist/For Sale section here for less than 100 for both. The rear tailgate bar kit is $49.99 from quadratec.com: Bestop 52600-01 - Bestop Tailgate Bar Replacement Kit for 87-06 Jeep® Wrangler YJ, TJ & Unlimited - Quadratec
The whole set is $209.99 from Quadratec.com: MOPAR 82208115 - MOPAR® Factory Door Surrounds and Tailgate Bar Kit for 97-06 Jeep® Wrangler TJ - Quadratec
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That bolt will have to go. IIRC, there should be enough tension in the top to keep the window rail in place without the bolts.
Look up YJ soft top parts on q-tech. They are not expensive.
A little spray lubricant in the snap head.
If the warm sun does not help, try getting the top wet.
Snap one side, go to other side and pull along the entire edge. Unsnap first side, snap other side, repeat pulling on top from other side. Then try to get the whole thing snapped.
YJ soft top tailgate bar:
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The snaps will fir together, i just dont have enough slack to do it. I removed the bolt thinking it was pushing the rail out too wide, nope. didnt come in any when i removed the bolt. I then raised the rail up slightly to be able to snap the snaps, but when I lowered it back in place, they all popped off
so on my rear window panel, theres a plastic "tube" for lack of a better word, thats in a sleeve at the bottom, is that what slides into this tailgate bar?The only way to get more slack is to get it warm. Wet helps some, too. Especially when setting it out in the sun to warm. Harder to do in winter months, obviously. I have always found that my top never snaps all the way around. It is always snug and keeps rain out tho. Snaps rattle when driving. I just chalk it up to one of those individual quirks about my Jeep in particular. :dunno:
This is the tailgate bar
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It slides out like this
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Attached here
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Yeah, mine is pretty old. 18 years to be exact
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Hooks to the jeep here
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Joined·517 PostsNo problem!
Windshield header
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11120_1001_07.htm
Door surrounds
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11132_9530_07.htm
Tailgate bracket
http://www.quadratec.com/products/11033_301_07.htm
Those are exactly what I bought...you may find them cheaper elsewhere, don't remember where I got mine. I'm sure other brands will work but I KNOW those work! -
Second link for door surrounds says it includes tailgate bar, so no need for buying that separately...
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