Replacing your convertible top with a Robbins Top
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Uggggghhhh
Anybody else experienced MAJOR issues with the top not closing after install? I'm less than an inch away from it closing and can't make it happen, even with some assistance.
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
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Anybody else experienced MAJOR issues with the top not closing after install? I'm less than an inch away from it closing and can't make it happen, even with some assistance.
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
Joined: Dec 2017
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Anybody else experienced MAJOR issues with the top not closing after install? I'm less than an inch away from it closing and can't make it happen, even with some assistance.
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
I tried to loosen the bolts a bit on the rain rail, but still no dice.
This installation has me pretty much wanting to set fire to my S2K, LOL!!!!
I'm going to try some ratchet straps next, but who knows if that will help.
It's worth noting that it's only in the 30's outside, so sitting and stretching in the heat is not an option. I just want to be able to close the stupid top all of the way - then, perhaps it will properly stretch.
Any thoughts?
Cheers from Cleveland-
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From: Vancouver, WA
It definitely took me a TON of effort to get mine closed once I got it installed. After a few days of it being closed it actually stretched enough to get the latches close by itself. Still had to assist it for a few months to get it fully latched though. I think the suggestions of using a heater are great... I did mine in late spring but I'm sure it would've been very tough for me if I did mine in winter as well.
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Not sure if this is the time or place - but my $0.02 is if you can afford it go with an OEM replacement. Fitment is obviously perfect and no other brand will match that. They aren't THAT expensive either and will save you a lot of frustration. I had LHT replace mine when it was in having a SC kit installed and I couldn't be happier. They also only use OEM and won't install an aftermarket brand based on fitment issues.
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From: Connecticut :(
Not sure if this is the time or place - but my $0.02 is if you can afford it go with an OEM replacement. Fitment is obviously perfect and no other brand will match that. They aren't THAT expensive either and will save you a lot of frustration. I had LHT replace mine when it was in having a SC kit installed and I couldn't be happier. They also only use OEM and won't install an aftermarket brand based on fitment issues.
There’s a few members in this community that install Robbins tops exclusively for other members in their region, and they haven’t had issues with fitment. I like LHT, and their opinion does matter, but refusing to install a certain brand of top other than OEM doesn’t make it bad, and personally I think it’s bad business practice to not give your customers options. If I wanted another vinyl top I’d probably get OEM. But what about people who want cloth?
Also, regarding LHT, they also push the KW kit, which they’ve made quite a few revisions to themselves in terms of finish and for reliability. If a Robbins top needed any small tweaks in terms of install technique or installation hardware I’m surprised they wouldn’t do it.
Last edited by Kyle; Dec 29, 2018 at 04:50 AM.
