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CJ5 Kayline top horizontal rods

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jossar, Nov 15, 2014.

  1. jossar

    jossar Member

    Does anyone with a Kayline soft top on a cj5 have a picture and/or could give me some dimensions for the horizontal rods that run from the windshield to the front bow? I bought a top from another member and need to fab some rods for it.
    Thanks
    Joe
     
    jossar, Nov 15, 2014
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  2. jossar

    jossar Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    Anyone? There got to be someone out there with a Kayline on a CJ5.
     
    jossar, Nov 17, 2014
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  3. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    Do you have some photos of what you have or a model number? I don't have a Kayline top but did find installation instructions at this link. The instructions look a little different than a Bestop.

    http://www.thejeep.com/kayline/install.html
     
    ojgrsoi, Nov 17, 2014
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  4. tommycj

    tommycj Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    Here's a picture of a Kayline top on the Renegade.
    Top purchased in 1987.
    What measurement do you need?


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    tommycj, Nov 17, 2014
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  5. Jasontg

    Jasontg Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

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    I believe the parts he's looking for are item 20 and 21.

    Jason
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2014
    Jasontg, Nov 17, 2014
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  6. tommycj

    tommycj Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    I'll check that out tomorrow morning.
     
    tommycj, Nov 17, 2014
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  7. jossar

    jossar Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    That's right - thanks Jason. Particularly the horizontal rod (#21). From the picture above and what I've been reading it drops down from the windshield (s curve) then straight back to the bow? The washer is supposed to be on the bottom on the inside? What I don't know is how far it drops down or the overall length, which will dictate the position of the front bow. Once I've got that one close to correct the vertical rod (#20) should be easy.
    Thanks Tommy - I appreciate it
    Joe
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2014
    jossar, Nov 17, 2014
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  8. tommycj

    tommycj Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    It's 31 inches from the windshield frame to the center of the top bow (measured from the hole in the windshield).
    The vertical rod for the door opening is 26 inches long.
    There is a fancy bend where the rod meets the windshield in order to meet the existing hole.
    Pictures attached.
    You'll probably want more measurements.
    PM for more info. We can discuss in detail.

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    tommycj, Nov 18, 2014
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  9. jossar

    jossar Member

    Re: CJ5 Kayline top horizantal rods

    Thanks Tommy - big help.
     
    jossar, Nov 18, 2014
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  10. jossar

    jossar Member

    Finally got the top installed this weekend, Thanks to Jasontg, Tommycj and John Schiefer for all your help. It looks and fits great.
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    Last edited: Apr 27, 2015
    jossar, Apr 27, 2015
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  11. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    Kayline always made the best top for early Jeeps
    hands down, fit and finish
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 27, 2015
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  12. Jasontg

    Jasontg Member

    That looks great!!! I'm glad it worked out for you.

    Jason
     
    Jasontg, Apr 28, 2015
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