RUGGED RIDGE CJ Complete Soft Top Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: RUGGED RIDGE

Table of Contents

CJ Complete Soft Top
Important Safety Information
Complete Soft Top, CJ & YJ with Half Doors
Care and Cleaning
Documents / Resources

CJ Complete Soft Top

Part # 13781.15
460 HORIZON DR. SUITE 400 | SUWANEE, GA 30024
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Complete Soft Top, CJ & YJ with Half Doors RUGGED RIDGE CJ Complete
Soft Top - Components

Components

Main Skin……………………………………………………………………..(1)
Quarter Windows(Left & Right)……………………………………….(2)
Rear Window………………………………………………………………..(1)
Door Skins(Pre-installed on Frames)…………………………………(2)
Bow Assembly & 2 Connecting Tubes……………………………..(1)
Windshield Uprights(Left & Right w/ Hardware)………………..(2)
Upper Half Door Frames w/ Door Skins Pre-installed)………..(2)
Windshield Channel w/ Hardware………………………………….(2)
Off-road Oranginzer……………………………………………………..(1)
Tailgate Bar Kit w/ Mini Tonneau & Hardware………………….(1)
Tub Belt Rail Kit w/ Hardware…………………………………………(1)
Soft Top Storage Bag…………………………………………………….(1)

Tub Belt Rail Kit

5/16″ Tapping Plates……….(12)
5/16″ Flat Washers…………..(12)
5/16″ Torx Bolts………………..(12)
Side Rail Pins……………………(2)

Tailgate Bar Kit

10 – 24×1/2″ Phillips Machine Screw………….(4)
10 – 24 Nyloc Nuts…………………………………..(4)
10 Flat Washers………………………………………(4)
10 Star Washers………………………………………(4)
8 x 1″ Sheet Metal Screws………………………..(2)

Header Channel

8 x 1/4″ Sheet Metal Screws……………(11)

Windshield Uprights

8 x 1/2″ Sheet Metal Screws……………..(8)

Important Safety Information

NOTE: Installation of the top in warm weather is optimal for ease of installation. Ideal installation temperature should not be less than 70° (21C). Initial installation is the most difficult as the fabric has not been stretched. The top will loosen slightly with use and warm temperature. Allow about at least an hour for the initial installation.
Please follow instructions for ease of installation and correct fit?”

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Complete Soft Top, CJ & YJ with Half Doors

Remove existing soft top or hard top.
Note: The Complete Top for 1988-1995 Jeep Wranglers can only be installed on vehicles with half doors.
Position Windshield Channel onto vehicle. Once in position, secure Windshield Channel using the included (11) – #8 x ¼” Sheet Metal Screws.
Note: In some cases the holes on the Windshield Channel will line up with existing holes. In this case, ensure holes are not too large to install the new screws included in the package. If holes are to big, you must replace the included screws with larger screws, found at any local hardware store. If you are replacing a hardtop, use the Windshield Channel as a template to drill 1/8” holes.
Windshield Upright Installation
Locate the Driver Upper Door Windshield Upright and position it on the side of the windshield. With the Upper Door Windshield
Upright in position mark the vehicle through the holes.
Remove the Upper Door Windshield Upright and place aside. Carefully drill 1/8” holes on the marked locations.
Re-position the Upper Door Windshield Upright and secure it by using the included (4) – #8 x 1/2” Sheet Metal Screws.
Repeat step for opposite side.
Locate the Passenger Side Belt Rail, (4) – 5/16” Torx Bolts, (4) – 5/16” Flat Washers, and (4) – 5/16” Tapping Plates.
Position the Side Belt Rail onto the vehicle and secure it using the hardware listed in this step.
The sheet-metal has pre-drilled holes from the factory that will line up with the Belt Rail.
Repeat this step for opposite side.
Locate the Passenger Corner Belt Rail, (2) – 5/16” Torx Screws, (2) – 5/16” Flat Washers, and (2) –Tapping Plates.
Position the Corner Belt Rail onto the vehicle and secure it by using hardware listed in this step.
Note: There may be a slight gap between the Corner and Side Belt Rail. This is Normal.
Repeat this step for opposite side.
Locate the Passenger Tailgate Bracket, (2) #10-24 x 1/2” Phillips Machine Screws, (2) – #10 star lock washers, (2) – #10 Flat Washers and (2) #10-24 Nyloc Nuts. In some cases the holes on the Tailgate Bracket will line up with existing holes. In this case, use the existing holes as pilots to drill 3/16” holes on the vehicle.
Note: Carefully check under the drilling area to be sure you do not drill into any concealed wiring.
Note: If you are replacing a hardtop, use the Tailgate Bracket as a template to drill 3/16” holes.
Position Tailgate Bracket and secure it by using the hardware listed in this step
Repeat this step for opposite side.
Lay Bow Assembly on a flat clean surface and identify the Front and Rear Bow.
Note: The Front Bow will include foam padding where as the rear will not.
Assemble the two halves of the Bow Assembly using the included Connection Tubes with push buttons.
Note: It may be helpful to use a flat screwdriver to push down the buttons while sliding Bow halves together. Also, it may be helpful for two people to slide both sides of the Bow Assembly forward simultaneously.
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.
Note: Slide the Bow Assembly from the rear of the vehicle towards the front. Secure Bow Ends by inserting Side Rail Pin into Side Rail.
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.
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.
With the Bow Assembly in position, locate the Adjustable Spreader Bar.
Lock it in the up/straight position. Secure it by inserting the steel pin through the hole of the spreader bar-straight pin portion facing inside the vehicle
To loosen or tighten your soft top, locate the adjustable sleeve on the Spreader Bar. Remove pin and twist to tighten or loosen the soft top. Reinsert pin after adjustment is made.
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.
Fabric Installation
Lay the new main skin over the hardware. Attach the corresponding snaps to the middle and rear bows.
Insert the front of the top into the Windshield Channel. Connect snaps at corners of main skin to corners of windshield frame.
Insert rear corners of top into rear corner Belt Rail.
Pull the bottom of the rear support bow back until it snaps into the notch in the Side Belt Rail.
Note: Bow must slip into notch in Side Belt Rail.
Push the Spreader Bars up until they snap into place.
Reinsert locking pin.
Start zipper on the side window about 6 inches. Insert the plastic strip on the front of the side window into channel on the front support bow/ door surround.
Insert the plastic strip on the bottom of the side window into the side Belt Rail.
Note: Start at front end of the strip and work along it to the other end. Close the horizontal and vertical zippers on the side window.
Repeat this step for opposite side.
Install rear window to main skin by bringing both zipper pulls to end of zipper on driver side and sliding the tab on the window side through both. Pull the upper zipper pull up and over to the opposite side.
Slide the Tailgate Bar onto the flap bottom of the rear window. Center the Tailgate Bar to the vehicle.
Rotate the Tailgate Bar downward and toward the vehicle. Push the Tailgate Bar into the receiving channel in the brackets mounted on either side of the vehicle’s rear door. Make sure that the Tailgate Bar is secure.
Fasten snaps on the main skin to the sliding snaps along the top of the door surrounds.
The sliding snaps will adjust to the proper location for the snap on the main skin.

Care and Cleaning

Convertible tops and accessories require special care if you want to get the maximum usage and enjoyment from them. The following recommendations, if followed carefully, can extend the life of your top or accessory. Hand wash using a mild non-detergent soap such as ivory. Use a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Do not wash in direct sunlight and avoid automatic car washes when your top is clean, we recommend using “Ragg Topp” or “303 Protectant” on both the vinyl top and windows. This product contains a sunscreen that helps protect from the sun’s damaging rays. Stay away from products containing alcohol, as it will cause the fabric and windows to lose their elasticity, thus reducing the life of your top or accessory. Direct sunlight and heat are the biggest enemies of the windows. Park in the shade whenever possible. If you must park in the sunlight, rotate the direction that you park every few days so all windows get even exposure.
Our tops are designed so that you may roll up and/or store the rear curtain and side curtains. To prevent scratching of the windows, be sure that windows are completely clean and free of dust particles. Even a little dirt will badly scratch the windows. You may want to use a soft cloth when rolling up or storing your windows. Heat may build up on rolled up windows, so be sure to unroll them frequently. If you roll up the windows at the beginning of summer and leave them, they may be ruined by fall.
Do not open or roll up windows at temperatures below 45 degrees F this could cause them to crack or break.
Zipper Care
DO NOT use pliers or other tools to pull on zippers. If the zipper requires more force than pulling with your fingers something is most likely out of alignment or improperly installed. Be sure the top is up to a temperature of 70 deg., and that the components are installed correctly and in the correct sequence to ensure protection of the zipper.
Zippers require periodic cleaning and lubrication to ensure longevity and ease of use. Clean by wiping with a towel soaked in soap and water, DO NOT USE HARSH CHEMICALS. Zipper lubricants are available at sporting goods stores and online for wet suits. An occasional use will keep the zipper slides operating as new.