The 10mm tool for tops

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The 10mm tool for tops

Post by Briano1234 »

Here is the tool that rocks for an offset. Perfect for any box, avail at AutoZone for about 14 bucks. I have a 13, and a 15, just like it.

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Post by 1lowcab »

i guess your the one to ask, what tools will i need to remove the top frame?
i'm going tomorrow to pull one and need to know what to bring and where the attachment points are.... as of now i haven't a clue. :D
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Post by Briano1234 »

Under the top on the frame its self are two straps that are attached with #2 phillips, 2 per strap, then you have to unwind them and pull them trough the frame.

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The lower part of the frame is held in place with 4 10mm bolts on the bottom edge of the frame and that is it.
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Post by 1lowcab »

sweet!!! sounds pretty easy.

and, per your advice, i just returned from the zone with two of these
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one in 10MM
one in 13MM.

i love tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Post by 1lowcab »

ok, i think you misunderstood me....i meant the WHOLE top frame not the window frame. :P

thats ok tho, pretty easy to see how it's held on once i got my head in there.
i just took mine off:
6- 17MM bolts.
4- 13MM bolts.
10- 10MM bolts.
undo the rear tension cable, take out a few philips screws and it's off!! :D
If you can't beat them, drop the top and pimp by 'em!

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