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Congratulations on your purchasing decision. Bestop designed the Convertible Top to give you years of dependability and
performance with proper care. If you encounter any problems during the installation of your Convertible Top, or at any later
date, please contact your authorized Bestop dealer or call our Consumer Response Department, Monday - Friday at (800)
346-3910 or (303) 465-1755 in Colorado.
Note: Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning the installation. After completing installation, keep this
manual for further reference.
This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle and to shield the occupants from ordinary
weather conditions.Do not rely in any way on the components of this product to contain occupants within the
vehicle, or to protect against injury or death in the event of an accident. This product will not protect the occu-
pants from falling objects. Never operate vehicle in excess of manufacturer's specifications.
Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this product. Failure to do so
may result in a poor fit and could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation.
We warrant our product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for the terms specified below, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance.
This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement of any item or items found by the factory to
be defective within the time period specified.
If you have a warranty claim, first you must call our factory at the number below for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items
returned for warranty work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage to our products
caused by accidents, fire, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is not covered under this warranty.
THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS: ALL "SOFT GOODS" MANUFACTURED BY OUR COMPANY (USING PRIMARILY VINYLS, PLASTICS, AND/OR FOAM):
ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME
DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For further information or request for warranty work, please contact:
Convertible Top
Installation Instructions
Warning:
Wear seat belts at all times.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Bestop Inc.
Customer Service
(800)346-3910
(303)465-1755
Part Number: 51317
51317 1
Rev. A 1298
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Summary of Contents for Bestop 51317
- Page 1 If you encounter any problems during the installation of your Convertible Top, or at any later date, please contact your authorized Bestop dealer or call our Consumer Response Department, Monday - Friday at (800) 346-3910 or (303) 465-1755 in Colorado.
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Page 2: Before You Install
You are now ready to begin the installation process. Care and Maintenance of your Bestop Top Your top is made of the finest materials available. To keep it looking new and for the maximum possible wear, it will need periodic cleaning and maintenance. - Page 3 IMPORTANT: The Bracket secures to the vehicle by using two #10 Sheet Metal Screws. Use the two holes in each bracket which are closest to the outer edge of the body. Figure 1 Rear edge of cab #10 Sheet Metal Screws Bow Mounting Bracket 2" 44" 51317 3 Rev. A 1298...
- Page 4 3. Repeat this process for the other leg of the Front Bow Assembly. Figure 3 Assemble 2 halves of the front bow Front Bow Hairpin Keeper These two holes should face toward the front of the vehicle Clevis Pin Bow Mounting Bracket Area detailed at right 51317 4 Rev. A 1298...
- Page 5 TO THE REAR TO LOCATE THE TWO REAR CORNER STUDS. IF PULLING THE FABRIC INTO POSITION IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, TIGHTNESS CAN BE ADJUSTED BY MOVING THE REAR BOW INTO THE FRONT HOLE IN THE BOW MOUNTING BRACKET. 51317 5 Rev. A 1298...
- Page 6 Thread the long strap attached to the Top through the loops and then the buckle. This strap will hold down the Rear Bow when the rear curtain and side panels are rolled. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. 51317 6 Rev. A 1298...
- Page 7 12). Smooth out wrinkles and fold the Top in half from front to rear. You may then roll the Top to the back if you wish to keep it in the vehicle, or you may remove the Bows from their mounting bracket by removing the clevis pins and hairpin keepers. 51317 7 Rev. A 1298...
- Page 8 Leave attached to the Rear Bow. If you do not want the Rear Bow laying on the spare tire, you may remove the Clevis Pin and Keeper from Rear Bow and slide the Bow under the Front Bow in the Bow Mounting Bracket. Re-secure the Bow to the Bow Mounting Bracket with the Clevis Pin and Keeper (see Figure 12). 51317 8 Rev. A 1298...
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