Rugged Ridge Factory Replacement Soft Top Hardware, 87-95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) - Manual (Page 5)

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12. With the Bow Assembly secured together, slide the ends of the front and the rear bows into the tracks in the
Side Belt Rails on each side of the vehicle (Figure 12 & 13). NOTE: Slide the Bow Assembly from the rear of
the vehicle towards the front.
13. Insert Side Rail Pin all the way through on the hole located at the rear of the Side Rail (Figure 13).
14. Unfold Passenger Upper Side Rail towards the front of the vehicle until it reaches the Passenger Upright Pin.
Insert the plastic Upright’s Pin through the Side Rail’s hole and lock it in place by sliding the square clip to the
opposite side (Figure 14 & 15). NOTE: Make sure the Upper Side Rail is properly secure prior to installing the
soft top. Damage to the vehicle or personal injury can occur if not installed properly. Repeat this step for
opposite side.
15. With the Bow Assembly in position, locate the Adjustable Spreader Bar. Secure it by inserting the steel pin
through the hole of the spreader bar (Figure 16).
16. To loosen or tighten your soft top, locate the adjustable sleeve on the Spreader Bar and twist to tighten or
loosen the soft top (Figure 17). NOTE: Ensure to adjust the spreader bar equally on both sides of the vehicle.
The adjustable bar can be used to keep your soft top fabric tight in hot weather.
Locking Position
Figure 12
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 16 Figure 17
Figure 13
Side Rail Pin
NOTE: DO NOT twist bow assembly when installing plastic ends into track.
The help of a second person is recommended. Slide the Bow Assembly
from the rear of the vehicle towards the front.