51440, 51443
2
Rev. C 0301
Before You Install
You may notice some wrinkling in the fabric of your Convertible Top when you first remove it from its shipping container.
Also, there may be indentations in the windows. Don’t Panic. It is normal for the tops to do this when stored in the ship-
ping container. The wrinkles and indentations will disappear after 48-72 hours of exposure to sunlight.
Note: You should install your Convertible Top in temperatures of 70
°
F (21
°
C) or warmer. The fabric will contract in cooler
temperatures, making proper installation difficult.
You are now ready to begin the installation process.
Installation: Getting Started
To make installation easier, we recommend that two people install the top.
Make sure that the temperature where you are going to install your Convertible Top is at least 70
°
F (21
°
C). If it is cooler
than this outside, we suggest that you install your top in a heated garage. Do no try to install your Convertible Top in
temperatures less than 70
°
F (21
°
C) because proper installation will not be possible.
Tools You Will Need
[] A phillips head screwdriver
[] An adjustable wrench
[] A tape measure
[] A hammer
[] 1 ea. 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16"
[] Scissors
drill bits and a power drill
[] A center punch
[] A piece of chalk
[] A pencil
Unpacking: What You Have
Important - Please Read
Even though Bestop has taken every possible precaution to include all the parts necessary to install your Convertible Top,
sometimes pieces are unintentionally left out. DO NOT RETURN YOUR CONVERTIBLE TOP. Immediately contact
Bestop at 1(800)346-3910 or, in Colorado, at (303)465-1755. We will then be able to forward the necessary part to you or
have you contact a local distributor to ensure the most expedient service.
Carefully remove the parts from the shipping container to avoid scratching the windows. Check each part against the
following Parts List.
USE ONLY PARTS THAT COME WITH THIS TOP, SINCE OLD PARTS MAY NOT MATCH.
Note: On vehicles built after 1975 that have never had a soft top, a metal tailgate panel will need to be ordered. Order Part
Number 51042-01. (Removing the hard top also removes the tailgate).
Note: The Horizontal Assemblies mount to the existing brackets in the upper corners of the vehicle windshield. If the brack-
ets are missing, order Part Number 13.85.
Note: 51443 Only - A small
amount of light weight oil
for Door Pins.
