Late model supertop won't fit early CJ7 (yet!)

[PhilCJ10]

Hi there!
You can change the angle of your windscreen by loosening the hold down fixtures being 2 over center catches or the big screws. I had to do that when I fitted a soft top to my CJ6 and CJ10 in the past. there will be a corect measurment from the top of the screen to a specified datum point at the rear of the body.

Phil...

[AussieCJ7]

for the first couple of times get the top out in the sun to help loosen it up before you put it on

[116gtv]

Thanks for the pointers all.

Well its on now.. i ended up lowering the main hoop by dropping the bolt where it pivots on the tub bracket. This means I would need to slightly trim down the vertical arm which comes down onto the tub corner near the door latches. Left it for now in case it all settles/stretches a bit.

Also used the door latches from a used but also later model top which meant I could use a piece of angled alu on the tub to keep the doors shut, rather than trying to make up a pin type striker plate.. Looks like there is more than one '80+ bestop supertop version..

[Bogged]

How much do you want for the pin style latches?

If it fits, I'd leave it s it is. They do stretch over time and if you cut out all the adjustment, you're kinda stuffed!

80-82 I think had the striker latch. 82 on had the pin latch from memory.

[116gtv]

Im hanging on the the door latches for now, Colin.

The vertical door frame support doesnt fit as it is too long (now that i've lowered the hoop a bit), so it wont go into the bracket that bolts onto the tub corner..which is fine for now.