Soft Top

[Sam D.]

Just put on my soft top after its been in storage for 32 years. when I adjust the top to go a bit higher so the door don't hit it, Its too tight to pull forward and close. When I adjust it so the doors does close then I can't pull it forward to attach and lock in. If I lock in the front, It will not lock in the back. Is there any adjustments I am missing, other then the adjustments on the side were top top bolts in. Or does anyone have any suggestions.

Thanks,

Sam

[Mike M.]

Re: Soft Top

Sam,
Let it settle for a while, don't try to adjust it. Let it stretch on its own.
Too much manipulation may show evidence of the attempted adjustments that may harm your "untouched original" condition.
HaND

[Wayne P.]

Re: Soft Top

Put it in the hot sun to warm. You may get lucky. Tops shrink over time, especially if not mounted and attached.

[Steven B.]

Re: Soft Top

It was a few decades since I had put my top up and I did as suggested before, I didn't adjust anything, I let it set in the sun for about six hours and then used a hair dryer where it was still stiff. It did appear that it had shrunk somewhat but between the sun and dryer it worked. I did go very slow and carefully and did not try to force the top. Old tops can rip easily, especially the stitching.

Good Luck!