Now if this only works?

 

I don't think I understand what the problem was that needed fixing and what you have done there. Can you please explain? It might be something very helpful to others if they have the same issue as you.

Thanks

 

Some people have been having problems with cracks forming at the bolt holes where the hard top bolts to the body. Several people have found the cracks before they ever take the hard top off from the factory. They are most likely from the bolts being over torqued. I haven't seen anyone post torque specs for the bolts to keep them from cracking. A few have posted solutions they have on different threads. The general idea is to figure out a way to spread the stress from the bolts across a larger footprint to reduce the stress/cracking right around the bolt. Hope that explination helped.

 

Some people tight too much the bolts. That's why...

 

couldn't you just use a big "fender washer" instead that might work as well as some of the other fix's for the problem. for me I just snug them and then just a little bit more and look at the top you will be able to tell it is to tight when the top flexes under the bolt

Just my idea

keep waving

 

If you look at the clips attached to the aluminum angle you will see where 2 X 4's are attached to support a deck. You can see it in one of my posts.

 

Hey guys. I've come up with a kit for this.

I'm using laser cut 10 gauge stainless steel plates. I think 12 gauge could flex too much and any thicker than 10 gauge would require longer than factory fasteners. The goal is to use a material that will not flex. It's not cheap at $40 shipped, but it's a proper fix that installs in about 5 minutes.

LINK TO DETAILS

 

Looks great, I think I am going to make some for myself similar to what you have done out of some scrap metal I have sitting around. I was actually thinking a full length piece might be even sweeter.

 

That's ok I was going to go with your's but I wanted to do this.
The reason I put test in the heading was it was the first picture I ever posted and I wasn't sure it was going to work.

 

NOW, THAT IS SLICK. I'm actually working on a kit that's similar, but will work when the top is on or off. Lockable storage.

From the looks of that first pick you might want to add some reinforcement though. The metal is bending and that's not good for the crack deal. Or maybe it's just the picture.