Top Removal Directions
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Top Removal Directions
I remember a while back seeing very thorough directions on how to remove the hardtop of a 1982-1996 Bronco in the tech section of www. mybigbronco.com. However, it seems as though that article has since disappeared. I basically know how to remove the top, but would feel much more confident if I had more explicit directions than just removing interior trim, unscrewing the bolts, and placing the top on 2x4's to preserve the weatherstripping. Does anyone have a copy of this article or any other more detailed directions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Top Removal Directions
Well, thats pretty much all there is to taking the top off an 80-96.
but I can tell you exactly what I do for my 82.
I stated by pulling the philips head screws off the interior trim panels and pulling them out. I then use a screww gun with a 5/16" socket w/ 1/4" drive and 1/4" universal to make it easier on myself. After all screws are out, I kneel down under the back side of the top right infront of the tailgate and push up with my back to pop the seals loose, and drag it back a few inches to make sure it's clear of the cab.
Then me and a buddy pick it up by each side and lift it off and set it on four spools that I have collected over some time, they work just as good as 2x4s.
Hope this helps.
but I can tell you exactly what I do for my 82.
I stated by pulling the philips head screws off the interior trim panels and pulling them out. I then use a screww gun with a 5/16" socket w/ 1/4" drive and 1/4" universal to make it easier on myself. After all screws are out, I kneel down under the back side of the top right infront of the tailgate and push up with my back to pop the seals loose, and drag it back a few inches to make sure it's clear of the cab.
Then me and a buddy pick it up by each side and lift it off and set it on four spools that I have collected over some time, they work just as good as 2x4s.
Hope this helps.
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Top Removal Directions
There's just not that much to it. The big differences in what people will tell you are a) how to move it between the truck & the ground, and b) how to store it. I set a sturdy box behind the t/g and step off with it on my shoulders, but I'm 6'2" & 225lb. I store it leaned against a wall with the bottom on wood blocks, and I've never had a problem.
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