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Bestop Tigertop Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
Tigertop™
Includes 1-Piece Full Soft Doors
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INSTALLATION TIME
3 Hours
TOOLS
1/8", 5/32" and
3/16" Bits
SKILL LEVEL
3 - Moderately Diffi cult
10'
Vehicle Application
• Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
1964 – 1984
Part Number: 51443
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Summary of Contents for Bestop Tigertop

  • Page 1 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. INSTALLATION TIME SKILL LEVEL 3 Hours 3 - Moderately Diffi cult TOOLS 1/8", 5/32"...
  • Page 2 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions Parts List and Top Fabric Qty - 1 Hardware Identifi cation #8 x 1/2" Pan Head Washer Door, Right Qty - 1 Screw - Black, Qty - 9, Part Door, Left Qty - 1 Number 200.48 Self-Adhesive Hook Strip, 8"...
  • Page 3 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions Regardless of what Mark Bow Mount Locations type of hardware you currently have on your Measure 15 1/2 inches along the top edge of the vehicle, it is extremely important that you only use the hardware found in this Convertible Top kit. This vehicle from the door jam.
  • Page 4 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions When drilling in the top Install Horizontal Rod edge of the vehicle body, Brackets - If Necessary check underneath for wiring for the rear lights. Pull the wiring out of the If your vehicle does not already have Horizontal way before drilling.
  • Page 5 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions When drilling in the top If your vehicle currently edge of the vehicle body, has a windshield retainer, check underneath for it must be removed and wiring for the rear lights. Pull the wiring out of the replaced with the enclosed windshield retainer.
  • Page 6 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions On vehicles built after 1975 that have never Install Front Side Panel Studs had a soft top, a metal tailgate panel will need to be ordered. Order Part Number 51042-01. Rub chalk on the snaps on the inside of the top to Removing the hard top also removes the tailgate.
  • Page 7 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions Install Rear Corner Studs Secure Buckle Straps Thread the buckle strap assembly through each To ensure a good fi t, have one person pull down Footman Loop and then back through the buckle. on the rear bow while the other person pulls the Do not over tighten.
  • Page 8 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions The doors in this prod- Install Doors on Vehicle uct are designed only for protection against the elements. Do not rely on the doors to contain Check that the hinge pins, welded to the door occupants within the vehicle or to protect against frames, are aligned along the same axis.
  • Page 9 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions When operating the Install Door Strike vehicle with the rear window open, one or If a hard door strike is present, it must be removed. more door windows should be open for proper Close the door against the body and locate the ventilation.
  • Page 10 Tigertop™ – Installation Instructions Adjusting the Top Folding the Top Down Side Curtain Unsnap the Rear and Side Curtains and unzip To roll up the Side Curtains, fold the bottom rear the Rear Curtain zippers. Fold the Side Cur- corner of the panel forward and roll the curtain to tains along the seam and up over the top.
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Product Your Bestop product is made of the fi nest materials available. 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.