I've got a '95 YJ with an aftermarket hard top (not sure what brand, but possibly Steelhorse) that I believe is from a CJ. I would like to install latches on the front to securely hold the top to the windshiedl frame. As you are probably aware, each insertion of a screw in the windshield frame enlarges the hole slightly. I have found latches for TJ's and a few for CJ's, but it appears that there is no such animal for a YJ. Do you think I could use a set of TJ latches in my case, and if so, how would I go about doing this?

All suggestions welcomed!

I am sure that you can if you get the whole assembly, and attatch it to the top and frame. I would have to look at one to be sure though

here's a link for an article that jp magazine did. it might help you with your latch idea


http://www.jpmagazine.com/featuredvehicles/154_0711_tj_top_replacement_web_extras/index.html

I ordered two pull-down latches with striker bars on line at a pretty hefty price. They don't come with screws or bolts, but I figure I'd just drill holes and run bolts and nuts to keep them securely in place.

I'm not sure about drilling the holes in the fiberglass (lined with carpet) top! Will nuts and washers be sufficient, or should I use grommets, or would you suggest something else? Whatever I do I'll be using sealant in the holes.

With the hard top currently in storage for the summer, I'm just hoping that the latches and striker plates fall on a flat plane on the roof and not some wierd shaped curve.

All the specs for these things are in metric, and the strength they quoted me is (I believe 240 Newtons) or around 50 foot/poounds. I don't know if that's sufficient to hold the top on at 70 mph, but it's got to be lots stronger than the 3 screws I've had in it in the past.

you should be ok. remember, you also got clamps holding the back end of it to your body tub