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Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions

Rev. E 0207

51443 pg. 9

Install Door Strike

If a hard door strike is present, it must be removed.

Close the door against the body and locate the 
Door Strike behind the Paddle Handle Latch. Mark 
the center of the slots in the Door Strikes. Center 
punch and drill two 3/16 inch holes. Secure the 
Door Strikes with two #14 Sheet Metal Screws. The 
Door Strikes may be adjusted in or out until you are 
satisfi ed with the way the door shuts and opens. 
Tighten the machine screws on the Paddle Handle 
and trim any excess fabric from around the Paddle 
Handles. Leave 1/4 inch of fabric around the inside 
of the Paddle Handle.

Some vehicles will use the existing holes 
and bolts from the hard door strike.

Door Strike

Screws

Strap

Detail of Rear 
Curtain

Rear 
Window

Side View

Curtain Up

Fabric

Adjusting the Top

Curtain Down

When operating the 
vehicle with the rear 
window open, one or 

more door windows should be open for proper 
ventilation.

Rear Curtain 

To roll up the Rear Curtain, start at the bottom and 
roll it to the inside. Avoid wrinkles in the fabric and 
window. Secure it in place with the curtain strap 
inside of the top.

Summary of Contents for Tigertop

Page 1: ...ficult TOOLS Vehicle Application Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 1964 1984 Part Number 51443 Tigertop Includes 1 Piece Full Soft Doors www Bestop com We re here to help Visit our web site and click on Ask a Question Click here for more Jeep Accessories by Bestop 1 8 5 32 and 3 16 Bits 10 ...

Page 2: ... Sheet Metal Screw Qty 4 Part Number 1 92 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 Windshield Retainer Right Qty 1 Part Number 225 42 Windshield Retainer Left Qty 1 Part Number 225 43 Bow Assembly Right Qty 1 Part Number 244 52 Bow Coupler Qty 2 Part Number 2...

Page 3: ...ix inches inside the vehicle s doors Check to make sure that both sides measure equally To install this top properly this measure ment must be 81 Adjust your windshield by loosening the Windshield Clamps and adjusting the brackets You may then lean the windshield forward or back as necessary Use a shim to fix the windshield in place if it remains loose after you tighten the screws Rear point of me...

Page 4: ...o the cen ter of the Bow Coupler on the front Bow Assembly Left Bow Assembly Bow Couplers Right Bow Assembly Mounting Bracket Left Bow Assembly Mounting Bracket Left Vertical Assembly Right Vertical Assembly Left Horizontal Assembly Right Horizontal Assembly Right Bow Assembly The flat side at the front of the Hori zontal Assemblies will mount to the outside of the existing windshield brackets Ins...

Page 5: ...ine 1 8 inch holes Use nine 8 x 1 2 Pan Head Washer Screws Drill one 1 8 inch hole between the two halves of the retainer There may be existing holes on some vehicles that may interfere with the holes in the new windshield retainers If so it may be necessary to drill the retainer holes off to one side Install Windshield Retainers Nine Holes required to mount Windshield Retainer The curved ends of ...

Page 6: ...nels are rolled up Adjust Tension on Top IMPORTANT The following steps are extremely important to the fit of the top and will require two people Make sure that the top is as warm as possible before continuing with the installation Close the zippers on the Rear Curtain Slide the Rear Bow up on the Front Bow and insert the small bent tab into the bottom of the four holes in the Front Bow Front Bow I...

Page 7: ...n the Side Pan els and the Tailgate Alternate from side to side as you install the studs and snap the top to each new stud This will keep the tension of the top evenly spread Install Remaining Studs Hex Nut Outside Inside Side Wall Threaded Body Stud Install Rear Corner Studs Hex Nut Outside Inside Side Wall Threaded Body Stud Hex Nut Threaded Body Stud Thread the buckle strap assembly through eac...

Page 8: ...nt Paddle Handle Paddle Handle Mount Latch Inside of Door Left Door shown Screws Check that the hinge pins welded to the door frames are aligned along the same axis Sight along the hinge pin axis or lay a straight edge against them If they have been bent in handling they must be straightened before the doors are hung on the vehicle If necessary use a 9 16 inch box wrench to gently bend the pin int...

Page 9: ...s Tighten the machine screws on the Paddle Handle and trim any excess fabric from around the Paddle Handles Leave 1 4 inch of fabric around the inside of the Paddle Handle Some vehicles will use the existing holes and bolts from the hard door strike Door Strike Screws Strap Detail of Rear Curtain Rear Window Side View Curtain Up Fabric Adjusting the Top Curtain Down When operating the vehicle with...

Page 10: ...etainer and the Horizontal Rod Release the locking tabs on the bow releases from the holes in the Front Bow and slide the Rear Bow down to the Bow Mounts Insert the bow release tab into the hole on the Front Bow just above the Bow Mount Remove the Verti cal Retainer and the Horizontal Rod from their mounts and pivot the Front Bow to the rear of the vehicle until it makes contact with the Rear Bow ...

Page 11: ...able To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance Washing The fabric should be washed often using soap warm water and a soft bristle brush Rinse with clear water to remove all traces of soap or use Bestop recommended Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant Bestop Cleaner and Bestop Protectant are specially formulated to provide a total cleani...

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