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Old 01-26-2010, 08:00 PM   #1
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Top swap DIY
Hi,

does anyone have a DIY for swapping the whole top assembly (with frame) etc?
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Old 01-26-2010, 08:43 PM   #2
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It's DIY (Do It Yourself), not DYI.
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Old 01-26-2010, 10:08 PM   #3
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Mike Focke's site has a complete DIY guide, I believe Boxtaboy has done it.
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Old 01-26-2010, 11:30 PM   #5
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three bolts and a small screw on each side... easier to do with the clam shell of so no scratching... i've done it twice... where are you located may be able to help if you need it... not to bad at all....
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Old 01-27-2010, 02:56 AM   #6
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Yep, have done it on my 01 when we put an 03 top with glass window on. Here's everything you need to know about top transplants....

http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/thetop-itsmaintaince%26replacement
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