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Brand new top Problems
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:26 pm
by Jackal80
I Just bought a new stock top for my 712 but the cord was not long enough to fasten to the hooks. Is this Right?
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:12 am
by 4x4Pinz
looks like you have a bunch of wrinkles in the top still. With the colder weather the cordage might be a little stiff. Looks like the top will lay flat and the cords will stretch to fit fine once it comes up to temp.
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:16 am
by Jackal80
its been 70 degrees? The cord is not even close
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:24 am
by Jackal80
I count 6 hooks unfastened. Its not even close...
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:15 am
by Pinzgauer Pete
Keep stretching its rubber!!! eventually you will have all the hooks filled...go for the gusto

Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:02 pm
by David Dunn
Start at the front and lace the hooks pulling the cord as tight as possible as you go, don't leave any slack.... if that doesn't work, get a gym membership.

Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:33 pm
by Jimm391730
I like to hook every other one first, that helps to even out the tension across the length of the cord. Then I go back and "tighten" it all up by hooking the rest.
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:31 pm
by Jackal80
I Sent the pic to sav they said it didnt look right. They sent me chord so i fixed it.
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:12 am
by Jorgo
Sounds like you've already replaced the rubber, but when I had mine replaced, I could barely get it hooked and assumed it was too short, but they do stretch out, now I've got too much slack and need to shorten them. Did you paint your tan pinz or have you acquired a second one? Hope the scavengers tour business is booming.
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:01 pm
by Jackal80
Ya still have the tan one. I picked this other 712 up in Az been fixing it up. Tours die a bit in december so ive had time fiddle around
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:01 pm
by Middlebury_Pinz
Nice lookingo truck! What type and size tires are those? They look great as well! I had the Same problem with my new top. I fired up the shop heater to max and let it warm up really well, eventually all went on and looked good. Good luck!
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:42 pm
by Jackal80
Maxxis Big Horns 265 75 r16. They ride awesome.
Re: Brand new top Problems
Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:25 pm
by norcal pinz
when i bought my new top it was the same thing the sides where too short and then on both sides the rubber strapping broke i barely touched them . im just waiting to order some new ones.