RUGGED RIDGE 2018 Voyager Fastback Top Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: RUGGED RIDGE

Table of Contents

RUGGED RIDGE 2018 Voyager Fastback Top
Important Safety Information
Contents
Pre-Installation Requirements
Installation Steps
Care and Cleaning
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RUGGED RIDGE 2018 Voyager Fastback Top

Important Safety Information

Periodically check all components for tightness.
Be sure to wear safety goggles while installing.
When using power tools, read and understand all operating instructions.

Pre-Installation Requirements

Remove existing hard or soft top. For OEM (original/factory) soft tops, also remove:
Windshield Header Bar
Tube frame hardware from roll bar
Side Door surrounds
Rear window, tailgate bar, tailgate clips

Installation Steps

NOTE: Actual product may vary from illustration.
Important: For a smooth fit and ease of installation, this top should be installed at temperatures above 72 degrees.
Below this temperature, the fabric may contract an inch or more making it difficult to install. We highly recommend taking your new Top out of the package and letting it sit inside a warm place or in direct sun light for 1-2 hours before
you install the top. When warm, this top will install quickly.

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Install driver’s door surround. Slide Door Surround Front Bracket onto LH front door bar as shown below.
Push Front Plastic Adaptor into front door bar.
Secure all pieces with 5 self-tap screws.
Slide Door Surround Front Bracket (Middle) onto LH front door bar and secure with 5 self-tap screws.
Install LH Middle Plastic Adaptor onto front door bar & secure all pieces with 1 self-tap screws.
Slide Front Rear Bracket onto LH Rear Door Bar as shown below.
Install LH Rear Door Bar onto the adaptor & secure all pieces with 6 self-tap screws.
Slide Rear Bracket onto LH Rear Door Bar as shown below.
Install LH Upper Corner onto LH Rear Door Bar & secure all pieces with 6 self-tap screws.
Install LH Upright onto LH Upper Corner and secure with Upright Turn Knob.
Install LH Upright Lower Plastic onto LH Upright and secure with 1 self-tap screw.
Repeat this section (steps 1-11) to assemble passenger’s side door surround.
Position completed door surround onto the vehicle and fit the bracket over the roll bar.
Fit LH Door Surround Mounting Plate on top of door surrounds.
Secure the mounting plate to the roll cage using turn-knobs in the holes. Do not fully tighten knob yet.
Fit top retention strap to driver side – between the hinge plate rear hole and the door surround bracket, and screw down with small knob.
Tighten all door surround knobs into door surround assembly at this time. Repeat steps 13 through 16 on passenger side.
Attach the Tailgate Mount to the Jeep rail. Using one OEM Torx head screw. Insert the screw through the retainer, and into threaded holes in the top of the Jeep belt rail, and tighten. Repeat the same step to the passenger side.
DO NOT REMOVE THE OE BRACKET. Using a Torx T40 bit to remove the latch bracket screws from the windshield on bottom the driver’s and passenger’s side. Save screws for re-use.
Place provided latch as shown and reattach with the screws from the previous step. Do not tighten the screws and adjustment may be needed. Repeat steps 19-20 for the other side.
Fold back the hardware tubes of the header channel assembly then install the main deck fabric. Secure with snaps as shown.
Tuck the plastic strip behind latches and along side rails. See photo below for proper fit.
Secure the Flip Top Header Assembly to the Soft Top Deck by engaging the Hook and loop flap around the tube.
Roll up the Soft Top Deck to make installation to the Flip Top Plates more manageable.
TIP: It may be helpful to have a second person for this step. Place the top face down and re-fold, beginning with the rear portion.
Lift the soft top and header channel assembly onto the windshield gasket.
Place pivot tubes over the mount hinge plate. Line up the brackets then secure with the counter-sink Allen head screw and nylon lock-nut.
TIP: Lift up the main fabric for easier access to the brackets.
Unfold the soft top main deck fabric over the top of the roll cage and in place. Close the top toward the windshield.
Check the front edge to windshield edge lines up to windshield seal.
With both latches open as shown below, turn each hook until it grabs onto the soft top hoop with slight tension.
Close both latches and make sure both are snug, but not overly tight.
Wrap the 2 straps attached to the main section of fabric around the rear-middle of the sound bar. Hook into the holes of overhead brackets. Tighten the strap until snug.
Locate the ceiling adjustment straps at the corners of the ceiling panel. Wrap the straps around the roll bar and seatbelt stud toward the inside of the Jeep, then back up to the strap adjustment buckle. Adjust each side to position the top evenly. See diagram below. Tighten and repeat for the passenger side.
Insert the plastic stiffener into the fabric sleeve-pocket of side window. Repeat this on both sides of the side windows.
Lift up the corners of the top fabric to expose the zippers on the side and rear windows.
Secure all windows to the Main Deck by zipping fully into place.
Locate the sewn-in plastic strip along the front edge of the Left Side Window.
Tuck the plastic strip into the vertical channel along the outside face of the LH Upright.
Tuck the plastic strip along the bottom edge of the Left Side Window under the Jeep belt rail, by rolling it up underneath the belt rail, beginning at the door, and working your way backward.
Repeat on the Right Side Window.
Slide the tailgate bar onto the bottom of the rear window.
Snap the tailgate bar into the mount by pushing the bar against the mounts and rotate tailgate bar downward.

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Care and Cleaning

Rugged Ridge parts are built to last. Use mild soap and dry clean cloth to wash your Soft Top.
Do not use any harsh abrasive detergents or cleaning solvents of any kind.
Periodically check and lubricate moving parts.

Congratulations!
You have purchased one of the many quality Rugged Ridge branded products. We take the utmost pride in our products and want you to enjoy years of satisfaction from your investment. We have made every effort to ensure that your product is of the highest quality for fit, durability, finish, and ease of installation.