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JKU top info
« on: April 28, 2014, 08:59:47 PM »
Does anyone have dimensions of the soft top on a JKU? Google didnt yield much.

For everyone running a soft top or any fabric top, does anyone know where  can source snap buttons (Like a truck  tonneau cover) and a lot of good, cheap fabric that can withstand being outside.  No reason in particular.  //;D//
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« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2014, 09:38:40 PM »
The buttons and the tool can be had from JoAnns.  Michael's may have them, but I use the ones from joanns.  Cheap, very cheap.  Easy, very easy.
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2014, 09:42:32 PM »
Are the tool and buttons able to go through like 19 gauge sheet metal with relative ease?
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« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2014, 09:49:05 PM »
Hmm, I really don't know.  Are you trying to snap two metal things together?
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2014, 09:52:28 PM »
Follow-up:  typically you would use sheet metal screws to hold the snap socket to the surface, say of a jeep xj roof, then you would use the snap cap and stud on fabric, say of a top.

I would probably use Velcro before I would muck with snaps. Velcro is much less precise.
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2014, 09:53:47 PM »
I wanted to do sheet metal to a fabric piece.
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« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2014, 09:55:37 PM »
Check the posts again, some idiot posted before completing his thought.
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« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2014, 10:02:34 PM »
Oh yeah, the tool from Joann's, at least the one I have,  is not designed for heavy duty applications.  I have punched through two layers off duck cloth, but I wouldn't go for much thicker and tougher material than that.
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2014, 10:15:12 PM »
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #9 on: April 28, 2014, 10:24:48 PM »
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #10 on: April 28, 2014, 10:49:14 PM »
I didn't see pics either but thought it was just me on cheap hotel wireless.  I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with whatever you're doing....

I have a soft top that I can measure for you in my garage if no one else has the specs for you.  I just need to get some brackets so I can install it first.
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Re: JKU top info
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2014, 08:30:53 AM »
A marine store would typically have what your looking for.

Try west marine.
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