Holes worn thru Convertible top from when folded

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Holes worn thru Convertible top from when folded, Anyone else with a vert experience this?

Sep 26, 2006 - 3:32 PM
tnltracy View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '06 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	Anyone with verts have problems with the frame causing wear holes when folded? I have twin spots wearing both sides where the frame rubs on them when down. It seems that the frame pushes down right next to the inner strut mount bolt which is causing the wear. I don't know if I have stock struts or not, but the bolts seem to stick up more than 1/2 inch. Thinking if I saw them down that may solve the problem, but looking for input. -------------------- 1995 Black on Black Convertible

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Sep 26, 2006 - 10:27 PM
Velliety View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (88%)	I read about that before I got my vert - it's apparently a common enough problem that Toyota issued a bulletin about it. Not sure what the fix for it is since mine didn't rub through, maybe dig up that bulletin - I'm sure it's accessible on the web somewhere. Samantha QUOTE(tnltracy @ Sep 26, 2006 - 3:32 PM) [snapback]484062[/snapback] Anyone with verts have problems with the frame causing wear holes when folded? I have twin spots wearing both sides where the frame rubs on them when down. It seems that the frame pushes down right next to the inner strut mount bolt which is causing the wear. I don't know if I have stock struts or not, but the bolts seem to stick up more than 1/2 inch. Thinking if I saw them down that may solve the problem, but looking for input.

Sep 26, 2006 - 10:30 PM
XS4lv1Truch0x View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Long Beach Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)	yup yup lol mines is doing it 2. -------------------- Is this good enuff 4 ya? :D

Sep 27, 2006 - 6:48 AM
6th_celi_vert View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '06 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)	mine did it too, eventually had to get a new top. -------------------- Cuz Thats How Us Country Boyz Roll Growing up racing motocross, i learned one thing..."Always wear clean underwear, you never know when the Paramedics are gonna have to cut your pants off of you"

Sep 27, 2006 - 7:40 AM
neKronos View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Mar 28, '04 From Ann Arbor MI Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)	Ive got a tan top from the 97vert im parting out. Lemme know if you are interested.

Sep 27, 2006 - 8:55 AM
jgreening View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	My car had a couple little wear spots but you couldn't really even notice them. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Sep 27, 2006 - 9:17 AM
95celgt View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '03 From South TX. Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)	can you post a pic of the top where its wearing? i want to see if its in the same place as mine:)

Sep 27, 2006 - 9:45 AM
jgreening View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	QUOTE(95celgt @ Sep 27, 2006 - 9:17 AM) [snapback]484387[/snapback] can you post a pic of the top where its wearing? i want to see if its in the same place as mine:) I dont have the car anymore. But, I doubt they would show up on a picture anyway. -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Sep 27, 2006 - 9:02 PM
Velliety View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '06 From South Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (88%)	I tried to find the bulletin on the internet - that's where I saw it the first time. This is all I could come up with - maybe someone with better search skills than I can dig it up. SERVICE BULLETIN:97062701897 NHTSA ITEM NUMBER:53042 MFG Bulletin Date: 19970627 Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Bulletin Summary: COMPLAINTS REGARDING TOP COVER CHAFING CONDITIONS AND/OR PROCEDURES. *YC Date added to datbase: 19971106 Samantha

Sep 30, 2006 - 8:22 AM
tnltracy View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '06 From Rhode Island Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	I found references to it online, but no available downloads. I'm going to stop by the local Toyota dealer and see if I can get a copy there. Winter's coming, don't want melting snow in my car! -------------------- 1995 Black on Black Convertible

Oct 21, 2006 - 3:31 PM
Terzin1 View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Feb 19, '05 From Indianapolis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	i have a place where wear is occuring too, hope it doesnt break through -------------------- For the best designs and screen printing. WE DON'T PRINT UGLY. www.TERZink.com

Oct 22, 2006 - 9:55 PM
6gsillyca View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 13, '06 From UnderTheGround403 Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)	I called a local dealership the other day asking about some things and out of curiousity asked how much for JUST the ragtop (no motors, no rear window, no install, no weatherstriping etc) and it was $2499 CAD.

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