Hard top removal

[miller]

This one is for the hard top guys..

I was wondering if someone could explain and take pictures of how the removable American hard tops work.

I am not interested in the Aussie aftermarket versions unless you have one with a proper mounting solution. ALL of the Aussie hardtops I have come across are silicone and screwed (sometimes with wood screws) and seem to be a fairly permanent fixture.

[RMP&O]

It's super easy. Unbolt at top of windshield, unbolt along the top of tub edges and lift it off. Back doors can be split in half for going topless too. I have actually have managed to do 3 or 4 of them by myself, it is a bit heavy but one guy can slide it backwards off the tub and then lay it on the floor. I don't advise this if you have a nice Patrol!

Cheers

[jazie]

I took the hard top off my 160 by myself. Similar experience with wood screws and silicone as well. Yuck. How does everyone remove silicon?

[miller]

It's super easy. Unbolt at top of windshield, unbolt along the top of tub edges and lift it off. Back doors can be split in half for going topless too. I have actually have managed to do 3 or 4 of them by myself, it is a bit heavy but one guy can slide it backwards off the tub and then lay it on the floor. I don't advise this if you have a nice Patrol!

Cheers

Thanks Ian, how does it seal along the top edge of the windscreen?