Trektop nx frustration
05-02-2012, 05:58 PM
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Trektop nx frustration
Hi
I have a question about the installation of my trektop nx on my 2012 unlimited.
To give you the whole picture, I started installing it yesterday evening when it was only 55 degrees out ( I know, mistake...) but, I was miraculously able to get it all on without getting the tailgate bar engaged. This afternoon, I cranked up the heat and I was able to get the tailgate bar engaged.
But now, I'm on to another problem. It is impossible for me to get the plastic edges of the 1/4 windows into the slot on the door surrounds. It's very frustrating and I can't figure out why I can't do it. I am following the directions to the letter and have even tried different orders of doing things based on advice I found on this message board and others.
So, my question is, do I just leave it the way it is now (everything else is hooked up properly) and just give it a week or so and let the whole thing stretch a bit or should I just take it off and put the hardtop back on until it gets hotter here? I guess I need to know if leaving it the way it is will cause any damage to the top?
Sorry this was lengthy and I really appreciate your time.
Mike
I have a question about the installation of my trektop nx on my 2012 unlimited.
To give you the whole picture, I started installing it yesterday evening when it was only 55 degrees out ( I know, mistake...) but, I was miraculously able to get it all on without getting the tailgate bar engaged. This afternoon, I cranked up the heat and I was able to get the tailgate bar engaged.
But now, I'm on to another problem. It is impossible for me to get the plastic edges of the 1/4 windows into the slot on the door surrounds. It's very frustrating and I can't figure out why I can't do it. I am following the directions to the letter and have even tried different orders of doing things based on advice I found on this message board and others.
So, my question is, do I just leave it the way it is now (everything else is hooked up properly) and just give it a week or so and let the whole thing stretch a bit or should I just take it off and put the hardtop back on until it gets hotter here? I guess I need to know if leaving it the way it is will cause any damage to the top?
Sorry this was lengthy and I really appreciate your time.
Mike
05-02-2012, 06:07 PM
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Mine was tough the first time. Just get the edge by the rear door in and lay all your weight on it and it will clip in. Once you get about 2 imches in the rest should go in. Loving mine now. Had just yhe bikini top on for 4 days now wiyh 4 more good forecasts ahead. Its all worth it. Once its 80 out and you had it locked on to stretch it gets easier
05-09-2012, 03:11 PM
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05-09-2012, 03:15 PM
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Hi
I have a question about the installation of my trektop nx on my 2012 unlimited.
To give you the whole picture, I started installing it yesterday evening when it was only 55 degrees out ( I know, mistake...) but, I was miraculously able to get it all on without getting the tailgate bar engaged. This afternoon, I cranked up the heat and I was able to get the tailgate bar engaged.
But now, I'm on to another problem. It is impossible for me to get the plastic edges of the 1/4 windows into the slot on the door surrounds. It's very frustrating and I can't figure out why I can't do it. I am following the directions to the letter and have even tried different orders of doing things based on advice I found on this message board and others.
So, my question is, do I just leave it the way it is now (everything else is hooked up properly) and just give it a week or so and let the whole thing stretch a bit or should I just take it off and put the hardtop back on until it gets hotter here? I guess I need to know if leaving it the way it is will cause any damage to the top?
Sorry this was lengthy and I really appreciate your time.
Mike
I have a question about the installation of my trektop nx on my 2012 unlimited.
To give you the whole picture, I started installing it yesterday evening when it was only 55 degrees out ( I know, mistake...) but, I was miraculously able to get it all on without getting the tailgate bar engaged. This afternoon, I cranked up the heat and I was able to get the tailgate bar engaged.
But now, I'm on to another problem. It is impossible for me to get the plastic edges of the 1/4 windows into the slot on the door surrounds. It's very frustrating and I can't figure out why I can't do it. I am following the directions to the letter and have even tried different orders of doing things based on advice I found on this message board and others.
So, my question is, do I just leave it the way it is now (everything else is hooked up properly) and just give it a week or so and let the whole thing stretch a bit or should I just take it off and put the hardtop back on until it gets hotter here? I guess I need to know if leaving it the way it is will cause any damage to the top?
Sorry this was lengthy and I really appreciate your time.
Mike
05-09-2012, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
Did you install the supplied peel and stick gasket material?