Soft top installation tips?

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dynaguy
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Re: Soft top installation tips?

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Hi Linda,

Did you use the spring cables? If so can you show a pic?

TIA,

Pat
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Re: Soft top installation tips?

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No, I have a set though, I had them on the other top, but then took them off. I found that they weren't really needed to stabilize the top. Also they can flap around and hit the paint when not secured, as when putting the top down.
I can take a pic if you want to see what they look like.
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Re: Soft top installation tips?

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Linda,

I have a few sets of those. Remember reading that many do not use them on new installs. Since my car is a resto-mod I'm not concerned about correctness, more of if they improve function. Top will be seldom used in the up position, only when the wife is with me and I can't drive fast enough to keep the rain out. :P

Pat
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