There is wide strap on each side on the inside of the top that goes from the rear to the front. I believe it is a wear strap to protect the top from the bows. On my top the strap just falls out at the front edge near the windshield. I can't tell how it's supposed to attach there. Can some one help me out?

 

The strap has a 'rolled' portion at the front that slips into a slot in the front header.

 

Coooorect!

I wonder how it would come loose?

 

It couldn't. It is either torn or rotted, much like me.

 

I just replaced my top and also had to replace both straps. The nylon portions were in fair shape but at each end there is a section of elastic. On mine those elastic sections were rotted to the point of turning to dust when handled. I have seen replacement straps on eBay for around $195. I found bulk strapping and elastic on eBay and a local upholstery shop sewed thom up for me for $45. You would have to take the top completely loose on the sides to do the replacement.

 

Yes, there are rivets through those straps in the cross bows.

 

Thanks for the info, I'll check it out.

 

What's the latest on your plans to repair/replace or not worry about the wear straps?

I have the same issue. I'm wondering if I can order some 3 inch wide nylon or polyester strapping and hand stitch it to whatever is remaining at the ends. I don't know what kind of tension it should have, if any, since both straps on my 2005 are worn/torn.

 

One of the straps on my convertible top has broken. Can this be repaired.

 

A picture is worth a thousand words !!!

 

Okay, after some searching I found that these straps a called Convertible Top Pads .The part number is 5170488AA. The oem ones run around $200 for a set. I found these "2004 thru 2008 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Top Pads" for $65 at https://www.topsonline.com/model/Con...Crossfire.html . I'm sure you could make your own a lot cheaper, but if you don't want to deal with it , these seem like a reasonable alternative.

 

I am in the process of replacing both straps.
There seems to be a big black rivet on top of the crossbow. or is this some sort of allen bolt? seems a bit big for a rivet......?
has anyone done this before?

Thanks Tom

 

I haven't tackled that task yet. Could you post some photos, please? Sure would help. Seems like the folks who have completely replaced the top can give a lot of help.

Also, I have a "string" on the passenger side of the top that is not connected on one end. It's obviously torn. I need some help or photos for that, too.

Thanks.

 

Hi Keith, No problem.
I have made some photos.
When the job is out of the way I will try to post them along with brief explanation.

by the way- I have found the answer to my question.
Just drilled out the rivets :-)

Tom

 

 

Thanks, that would be great.

 

thats what I did sewed in 3.5 inch elastic