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Who can see light through the seams of the trextop nx?

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Old 03-17-2013, 04:22 AM
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The material they use contracts and expands a ton with cold and hot. I was able to install mine on a 60 degree day by fitting it most of the way and then blasting the heater for 30 minutes. It seemed like it expanded 2 inches lengthwise. This is on a jku.


Also if the gaps you are seeing are by the door surrounds, maybe the cables on the sides need to be moved to a different hole to tighten it up?
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Originally Posted by mike1
The material they use contracts and expands a ton with cold and hot. I was able to install mine on a 60 degree day by fitting it most of the way and then blasting the heater for 30 minutes. It seemed like it expanded 2 inches lengthwise. This is on a jku.

Also if the gaps you are seeing are by the door surrounds, maybe the cables on the sides need to be moved to a different hole to tighten it up?
It was real easy to put on in the garage and no the light is coming threw the stitching on both sides on the top in the stitched area I have dumped water in that area no leaks but thought maybe it would when it rained a few days straight. Will post a pic.
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Originally Posted by jeepsta

It was real easy to put on in the garage and no the light is coming threw the stitching on both sides on the top in the stitched area I have dumped water in that area no leaks but thought maybe it would when it rained a few days straight. Will post a pic.
Here it is in the stitch
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Here it is in the stitch
Email that pic to Bestop and ask them.
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Email that pic to Bestop and ask them.
Yea just went in a car wash and the only leak is here at the seam.
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Originally Posted by H00LIGAN

Email that pic to Bestop and ask them.
New top will be here wed.
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That's awesome, glad to hear they took care of you so quick!
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