Taking off the freedom hardtop...how long?
08-17-2007, 03:47 PM
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Taking off the freedom hardtop...how long?
Could someone tell me how complicated it is to take off the 3 piece hardtop and how long it takes? Thanks.
Of course I have yet to remove the doors
sad... I know
08-17-2007, 05:44 PM
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I'm a newbie to the forum, but I've had my JK for a while. If your soft top is already installed inside the hardtop, get yourself a long extension and a torx bit to fit, 45 or 50 I believe, for a ratchet, man that was months ago. 10 minutes tops. Without the extension, good luck.
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08-17-2007, 05:54 PM
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I'm a newbie to the door, but I've had my JK for a while. If your soft top is already installed inside the hardtop, get yourself a long extension and a torx bit to fit, 45 or 50 I believe, for a ratchet, man that was months ago. 10 minutes tops. Without the extension, good luck.
I bought the thumb screws before I even had our jeep for when I put the hardtop back on... but I might not even use them now. The impact gun was so damn quick 
And I'd still have to get out the T-40 for the 2 roll bar bolts...
How long does it take...
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08-18-2007, 04:18 AM
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It is pretty straight-forward to pull the top pieces, but you'll need a few tools (notably, a ratchet and Torx bits) and you'll want an assistant for at least the rear section. It should take less than 10 minutes for the top only. If you're also pulling the doors, figure about 20 minutes total (unless he/she stays and helps--then subtract a couple minutes).
Once you've pulled the doors for the first time, consider leaving out the door hinge nuts to speed this up the next time. Also, if you're installing a mirror or two, add a couple minutes.
Once you've pulled the doors for the first time, consider leaving out the door hinge nuts to speed this up the next time. Also, if you're installing a mirror or two, add a couple minutes.
08-18-2007, 12:50 PM
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I purchased a set of thumbscrews to replace the back Torx screws. This saves time and it means I only have to carry one Torx bit around with me. I only need to pull out my Torx driver for two bolts, the rest are done by end.
I found my thumbscrews on eBay.
I found my thumbscrews on eBay.