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YOUR RESEARCHquestion for cab owners who also have a hardtop
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Note: I had some open cell roll bar foam that I used for extra padding under the top edges.
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Using #8 hook the chains to the ring slide the 1/2" pipe foam over the chains put another #8 on the ends
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CORRECT PART #s courtesy of a few members here (relinluca, fpb11, Down South):
996 563 421 01
Picture of actual part courtesy of Loren @ Renntech
Is there an insert/tab in the hole where the pins go into (pls see below pic from the owner's manual, its part J). Would appreciate it if you can pull the part # for it. I thought below were the part #s for it but online sellers are stumped. TIA for any help.
Thanks, Frank. Any chance you have the part # for it? Below is the parts diagram that I was looking at (part 27 looks like it could be the snap on cover)
that's a new one, I've never seen the part "j" on my car, didn't know it existed. i think fbp111 is correct,, it just prevents scratching from moving the posts around on the hardtop. i've never had an issue with it at all over the years. hate to think what Porsche will charge you for those bits of plastic
Another picture I found, this time looks like an "actual" piec and not just a drawing
P.S. If this is part#27, then it will cost around $70 EACH
(need two)
[QUOTE=kromdom;9785972]Another picture I found, this time looks like an "actual" piec and not just a drawing
P.S. If this is part#27, then it will cost around $70 EACH
(need two)
so out of curiosity, i went to have a look at the openings where the posts go in and there are no abrasion or wear marks around them at all; i've been putting that hardtop on for years. so if it's any comfort, that part "j" may be superflous....esp for $70 bucks apiece!
Thank a bunch for checking. While you're at it, here's one more question for you.....did your hardtop come with part #7/8 in diagram below? (# G99656355400 HARDTOP LINING COVER)
My top has 7 & 8. My "J" part looks to be made of the same plastic as the round caps with no fabric on them. I will have to go look to see if there is a part# molded on.
[QUOTE=kromdom;9786110]Thank a bunch for checking. While you're at it, here's one more question for you.....did your hardtop come with part #7/8 in diagram below? (# G99656355400 HARDTOP LINING COVER)
yup, got 'em. kinda flimsy. unlike all other interior parts. -_-
Build yourself a hard top hoist:
Rennlist thread with multiple homemade hoists
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...oist-help.html
This is the top hoist that I made for less than $150 to allow me to mount\remove my top by myself.
1. 52" x 3/4 DIA steel pipe
2. Two 45 Deg fittings
3. Two 4" nipples
4. Two 3/4" caps
5. Two 1/4" eye bolts
6. 1 length ea of 3/4" and 1/2"pipe insulation
7. 10' of lightweight welded link chain
8. 6 pcs threaded chain joining links mine are ~5/16"dia (it was a 6 pack card)
9. Two 2 1/2" x 5/16 welded chrome rings
10. if you don't have any buy some 10-12" plastic wire ties while you are there
11. Two sets of bike rack straps - fabric straps with flat vinyl hooks for trunk lid ( Sears or local bike store) $15
12. Harbor Freight 440 lb. electric winch ($89 on sale in store)
1-10 Cost less than $35 total at Home Depot
http://www.harborfreight.com/110-vol...rol-40765.html
Strapworks.com
http://www.strapworks.com/Flat_Hook_Straps_p/fhs1h.htm
Sears
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=SPM237857509
1. Screw the pipe bits together to form a "\______/"
2. Drill holes in the pipe cap for the eye bolts. put them together and mount the caps.
3. Cover the pipe assy with the 3/4" foam pipe insulation all of the way to 1/2" past each end. Use wire ties to hold it together.
4. Figure the right length of chain to reach from the center of the top to the eye bolt on one side cut two pieces(leave it a couple links long (or buy another card of *8 above). there will be some left over
5. Using #8 hook the chains to the ring slide the 1/2" pipe foam over the chains put another #8 on the ends
6. Run the straps through one end of a 10" length of chain and tie them off. (Mine had adjustable buckles) put a #8 through the other end to tie to the 2nd ring, cover the chain with 1/2" foam
7. Hang your HF winch; I doubled the lift wire with the extra sheave to slow the lift speed
8. Hook your lifting rings with the straps, chain and padded pipe attached to the winch
9. Put the car under your lift unhook one end of the padded pipe, pass it through the car under the top hook it up and up up and away�.
Now you have an electric hoist that allows you to easily mount and remove your top by yourself for about $140
Note: I had some open cell roll bar foam that I used for extra padding under the top edges. Also this year I shortened my chain and added short �training� leashes for 200+ pound dogs. The hooks make it easier to attach to the eyebolts. That is why I have the nylon strap through as a backup.
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