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Hard Top Removal

BillyBBronco
May 25, 2022

Rank I

May 25, 2022

Is it possible to only remove the first two (driver and passenger) top panels and operate that way? I've watched a couple removal videos and have yet to hear if it's possible to only remove the two and not the entire top. (I'd call my salesperson, but the whole experience has been crappy and the most he could help with was programming the radio stations... no knowledge on the lockers or the real important stuff!)
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Rank VI

May 25, 2022

#1
Yes. You can run with just the rear cap on.
CO OBX 2dr. 2.7l, 4.27 rear locker, tow, Lux, Aux switches, roof rails, Roast Leather. 7/14/20 res, 1/30/21 order.
12/13/21 build week. Blend date 12/16/21 Built 12/29/21 Brought home 1/1/22
okie4570, BillyBBronco

Rank I

May 25, 2022

#2
ressig1
Yes. You can run with just the rear cap on.
It's 4 door, do you mean the front and middle panels, leaving the end cap on? (I appreciate your input)

Burrito Connoisseur

May 25, 2022

#3
BillyBBronco
It's 4 door, do you mean the front and middle panels, leaving the end cap on? (I appreciate your input)
You can remove the font panels, or the front panels and the middle panel with the cap on. Front panels are small enough to fit in the rear of the vehicle so you can remove it on a whim as you are out and about. The middle panel, however, is too big to fit in the rear of the vehicle, so you have to do a little more planning if you are removing the middle panel.

What you cannot do is remove the middle panel but leave the front panels installed.
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Se7en7Se7en, BillyBBronco

Rank I

May 25, 2022

#4
RagnarKon
You can remove the font panels, or the front panels and the middle panel with the cap on. Front panels are small enough to fit in the rear of the vehicle so you can remove it on a whim as you are out and about. The middle panel, however, is too big to fit in the rear of the vehicle, so you have to do a little more planning if you are removing the middle panel.

What you cannot do is remove the middle panel but leave the front panels installed.
Makes perfect sense, appreciate it very much!!

Rank VI

Dec 05, 2022

#5
When I received my GCPA roof anchors the other day I thought it would be the perfect time to lift the roof and get the bottom brackets for my rax pak installed (optional part of the trailrax roof rack). Well when I took the 8 torx screws out I couldn’t budge the roof. I’m guessing it’s maybe got the newly installed never been taken apart before adhesion that mayb just take some working to get popped loose the first time but didn’t want to damage anything in case I was forking up.

Anyone with 4 door have take the back roof piece off any notes? If necessary I have a badlands 4 door with lux package if that adds any PITA (pain in the @$$) to the process. I mean it seems very straightforward and simple and from this video looks pretty light I just don’t wanna break anything.

Any info would be great or I’ll just give it another go and put more @$$ into it and see what gives first.

I did a search and found this topic already here vice startign a new one.
22 | Badlands | Cyber | NonSAS | MIC | 2.7 Auto | Lux | Leather | Tow |
Res: 07/27/2020, Order: 11/04/2021, Sched: 8/8, Re-Sched: 8/15, In-Prod: 8/15, Blend: 8/19, Mods: 8/23, Chip Hold: 9/29, Built: 10/3, Ship: 10/4, Train #: 10/5, Delivered: 10/20.

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#6
Well got my answer from a FB group. Looks like I forgot the two front roll cage screws.
22 | Badlands | Cyber | NonSAS | MIC | 2.7 Auto | Lux | Leather | Tow |
Res: 07/27/2020, Order: 11/04/2021, Sched: 8/8, Re-Sched: 8/15, In-Prod: 8/15, Blend: 8/19, Mods: 8/23, Chip Hold: 9/29, Built: 10/3, Ship: 10/4, Train #: 10/5, Delivered: 10/20.
rws, Deano Bronc

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#7
RagnarKon
You can remove the font panels, or the front panels and the middle panel with the cap on. Front panels are small enough to fit in the rear of the vehicle so you can remove it on a whim as you are out and about. The middle panel, however, is too big to fit in the rear of the vehicle, so you have to do a little more planning if you are removing the middle panel.

What you cannot do is remove the middle panel but leave the front panels installed.
I know you didn't ask for this, but we did a video on hard top removal. Hopefully it helps in some way.

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Deano Bronc, SocalG

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#8
radar3d
When I received my GCPA roof anchors the other day I thought it would be the perfect time to lift the roof and get the bottom brackets for my rax pak installed (optional part of the trailrax roof rack). Well when I took the 8 torx screws out I couldn’t budge the roof. I’m guessing it’s maybe got the newly installed never been taken apart before adhesion that mayb just take some working to get popped loose the first time but didn’t want to damage anything in case I was forking up.

Anyone with 4 door have take the back roof piece off any notes? If necessary I have a badlands 4 door with lux package if that adds any PITA (pain in the @$$) to the process. I mean it seems very straightforward and simple and from this video looks pretty light I just don’t wanna break anything.

Any info would be great or I’ll just give it another go and put more @$$ into it and see what gives first.

I did a search and found this topic already here vice startign a new one.
Did you feel that the roof was still being held down at a certain point? There are two screws on the top where the panels meet the rear box that need to be pulled out and you can find those on the top.

Last thing, the roof is bulky and (wasn't heavy for me) but I needed two people to help take it off. I have since bought a system that helps me take off the roof easily. (see pic below)

I have the same roof rack you do and had to do the same thing, I didn't find it to be too difficult.IMG_0907.jpeg
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14U, Deano Bronc

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#9
bdawson24
I know you didn't ask for this, but we did a video on hard top removal. Hopefully it helps in some way.
I had already watched it when I searched the site for an existing thread, just missed the front top screws….
22 | Badlands | Cyber | NonSAS | MIC | 2.7 Auto | Lux | Leather | Tow |
Res: 07/27/2020, Order: 11/04/2021, Sched: 8/8, Re-Sched: 8/15, In-Prod: 8/15, Blend: 8/19, Mods: 8/23, Chip Hold: 9/29, Built: 10/3, Ship: 10/4, Train #: 10/5, Delivered: 10/20.

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#10
bdawson24
I know you didn't ask for this, but we did a video on hard top removal. Hopefully it helps in some way.
Video does not mention the two bolts at the front edge. Guessing a pre production unit that did not have them?
22 Black Diamond 2dr non sas w tow and roof rails.
radar3d

Member 2541 Jerry

Dec 06, 2022

#11
dover157
Video does not mention the two bolts at the front edge. Guessing a pre production unit that did not have them?
It also says to use your key to remove the rack cover.
There’s actually a extrusion on the tool itself, to remove the caps & not your key.
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dover157, Deano Bronc

Rank VI

Dec 06, 2022

#12
dover157
Video does not mention the two bolts at the front edge. Guessing a pre production unit that did not have them?
No, and maybe that’s why I missed it, but the Ford video does…
22 | Badlands | Cyber | NonSAS | MIC | 2.7 Auto | Lux | Leather | Tow |
Res: 07/27/2020, Order: 11/04/2021, Sched: 8/8, Re-Sched: 8/15, In-Prod: 8/15, Blend: 8/19, Mods: 8/23, Chip Hold: 9/29, Built: 10/3, Ship: 10/4, Train #: 10/5, Delivered: 10/20.
dover157, 14U

Rank VI

Dec 07, 2022

#13
dover157
Video does not mention the two bolts at the front edge. Guessing a pre production unit that did not have them?
Good catch. You're probably right. Thanks for the feedback.
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