t-tops squeaking
08-20-2008, 09:20 PM
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Car: 87 Trans Am
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t-tops squeaking
its really annoying when I'm driving and the t-tops squeak. any easy ways to fix this? do I just need new weatherstripping?
08-23-2008, 12:27 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
Do you mean that the T-tops shift and squeak while you are moving? Maybe you could use some Silicone spray to moisten the rubber, to reduce the squeaking, but not a permanent fix. Good luck.
08-23-2008, 01:19 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
You can try adjust the t-tops, maybe lower where the pins go in a little.
You probably need weld in subframe connectors. The body is twisting make them squeak. I can highly recommend the ones from Global West; I've put them on a couple of cars and they work great.
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
You probably need weld in subframe connectors. The body is twisting make them squeak. I can highly recommend the ones from Global West; I've put them on a couple of cars and they work great.
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
08-23-2008, 02:27 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
You can try adjust the t-tops, maybe lower where the pins go in a little.
You probably need weld in subframe connectors. The body is twisting make them squeak. I can highly recommend the ones from Global West; I've put them on a couple of cars and they work great.
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
You probably need weld in subframe connectors. The body is twisting make them squeak. I can highly recommend the ones from Global West; I've put them on a couple of cars and they work great.
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
lo-tec, i did a quick google search and global west sfc because im in the market for a good set and it appears they only have bolt ons, ive heard that weld ons are the way to go?
08-23-2008, 03:12 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
Weld-ons are the only way to go. Welded front and rear and stitch welded down the sides.
Theirs are weld on.
http://www.globalwest.net/1982-02_Ca...lobal_West.htm
Theirs are weld on.
http://www.globalwest.net/1982-02_Ca...lobal_West.htm
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08-23-2008, 04:36 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
I was going to suggest SFC's.. I will either tottaly eliminate the squeaking , or almost, at least. 
Weld in is the only way to go, the holes in the bolt on ones will eventually wallow out, and the weld-in's will stiffen the car more than the bolt-is will. You will be happier with the way the car handles and feels on the road. Not so much "Cowl-shimmy".
Weld in is the only way to go, the holes in the bolt on ones will eventually wallow out, and the weld-in's will stiffen the car more than the bolt-is will. You will be happier with the way the car handles and feels on the road. Not so much "Cowl-shimmy".
08-24-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: t-tops squeaking
im a little confused. im pretty sure it is the bolt that is squeaking. and what exactly are weld-ons? where do they go?
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