Z-top thread

[BRAN]

wow...where exactly did you take it off? The clam shell area?
Just consider, that the window will add a few pounds and the latch will lock and "keep" the TOP down as well. If it took away a few mm, then that might do the final trick.

JB, could you take a few close up pics of your hinges for me, please? I wonder why mine are so troublesome, that I had to grind extended holes into the hinges to be able to move the hatch towards the spoiler.

Thanks.

[JBauer]

Here's the rubber seal I took off from around top of clamshell hole and the hinges. Unfortunately I just took them off. I bought them used off Woody. I don't know what year they are from. Another thing ive discovered it the only thing, I think keeping it from being completely flush at the molding by the door is the spin locks. I grinded mine at the post so it would be flush but the spinlock wont lower it enough to make it flush. I may take the spin lock shaft thing off my factory top just to see if they are shorter. They are kinda pricey new tho

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by BRAN

JB, could you take a few close up pics of your hinges for me, please? I wonder why mine are so troublesome, that I had to grind extended holes into the hinges to be able to move the hatch towards the spoiler.

Thanks.

If you bought them used, maybe they sold you the front hinges and not the rear? The hinges I sold JBuaer were off a 2001 or 98. I can't remember which one but I believe they're all the same from1997-04.

[JBauer]

Its not the spinlock shafts. They are the same length on factory. Don't know if you can tell by this pic but pass side is flush. Hatch on without hinges, latched. It won't go any lower even with weight or downward pressure. Still waiting for small molding piece so i can make the final, very minor trimming. I'm going to work on driver's side today its almost flush. Got tired last night. I'll update as soon as I see how that's going to go.

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

If you bought them used, maybe they sold you the front hinges and not the rear? The hinges I sold JBuaer were off a 2001 or 98. I can't remember which one but I believe they're all the same from1997-04.

I believe Bran bought new hinges. Maybe they are too tightly put together being new? Mine fit really nice. ��

[BRAN]

Originally Posted by itsnotanova

If you bought them used, maybe they sold you the front hinges and not the rear? The hinges I sold JBuaer were off a 2001 or 98. I can't remember which one but I believe they're all the same from1997-04.

Hmmm....I bought mine brand new from my dealership:
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If I use the standard holes, the hatch sits too high up and too up front.
So I extended the holes in the hinges...will see how it fits with the modifications

@JB: What screws did you use for the hatch? Manual says "not to use wrong screws", but does not mention what the correct ones are for the hatch...lol...

[JBauer]

Originally Posted by BRAN

Hmmm....I bought mine brand new from my dealership:
98651215101
98651215201

If I use the standard holes, the hatch sits too high up and too up front.
So I extended the holes in the hinges...will see how it fits with the modifications

@JB: What screws did you use for the hatch? Manual says "not to use wrong screws", but does not mention what the correct ones are for the hatch...lol...

I used the factory bolts. That way I cant lose them and the fit great.