i just bought a rs today,when i was working on getting the cooling fan to operate it started pooring down rain.the t tops leak pretty bad so when it stopped raining i popped one off and i noticed that the bar is rusted and going to need replaced.what all it involved in changing it and how much of a pain in the *** is it going to be?

 

The pain in the *** is the $ to replace it. How badly is it rusted? If hole causing rusted then yea it needs to be replaced. If I recall all that is required is removing the screws and then prying it off.

People want a pretty penny for an unrusted t-top bar, so like a broken record, Go yard hunting before resorting to buying one online. Hunt Craiglist for a days as well. They go for around $55-100 on here if I recall.

 

cool thanks for the info.yeah it needs replaced,if it just had some surface rust id just sand prime and paint it but its bad off.the t tops leak so bad that i gotta replace the headliner as well.so i suppose that its not welded just bolted or screwed?

 

Welcome to the Thirdgen world, and the world of leaky Thirdgen's. It happens to the most of us with T-Tops. Enjoy your ride!!

 

Best bet is to find a rust-free one from a junkyard -- I scored a perfect one off a car for $2. Good luck!

Also, don't forget the correct sealant when you're putting it back on, I believe it's called 3M Strip Caulk. Comes in strips on wax paper in a flat mini board game-looking box. You'll see what I'm talking about when you pry the old one off after all the screws are out.

 

my last one leaked horribly between the door glass and the t-top. didn't find out until i went through a car wash and got soaked with the windows up...