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Meyer hardtop supports, will these fit?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Zoomer, Feb 28, 2005.

  1. Feb 28, 2005
    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    I found an auction on ebay listing supports for the hatch on '70's/'80's metal hard tops. My hardtop is lacking these, and I'm thinking of bidding but neither I nor the seller are sure they are correct. I'm pretty sure my top is a meyer like the ones Jeep installed from the factory up to '75. Here's a link to the picture, does anyone know if these are the correct ones?

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    Thanks, Mark
     
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  2. Feb 28, 2005
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    They're the correct type but length will matter. Ask the seller to measure them in the stretched out/locked in place mode and compare that to the measurement you have where the brackets should be attached to the top and the hatch. At least get a ballpark idea anyway. I'm sure someone here can give you the correct measurement if you need it.
     
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    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    I just emailed the seller and I'll see how they respond. The auction ends in about an hour and a half, so I doubt someone here will see it in time to tell me if the length is correct. I'll try measuring on the top to see if it looks about right. I did notice there are 3 mounting holes along the vertical side of the hatch opening. Any idea which holes are supposed to be used to mount the supports? I did the part number, AMC JEEP #2043669.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I've got a Kelley hardtop so can't really help on the holes, and my Jeeps' at home and I'm at work so I can't really give a ballpark idea on mine either. If you don't get those, places that sell service type truck bodies should have them or something close enough in length to work.
     
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  5. Mar 1, 2005
    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    Thanks Glenn! I got the following reply from the seller:

    Arms measure 11-1/2" and extend to 20-1/2", holes on both ends body and liftgate measure 1-1/2" center to center.

    I went out and measured my top, and the mounting holes match the 1 1/2" spacing. Eyeballing it, the length also appears to be about right. I think I'm probably going to go ahead and roll the dice! Thanks for the advice!
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    That's good! Sounds like they should work.
     
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    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    Well, I bought them. NOS, $20 plus shipping for the pair. I hope they fit.
     
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