Dorothy is nearby and tomorrow we plan to take a look....just so happens I have materials from several workouts on Sportsmobile tops...The description possibly points to pass side to pivot bolt shear, front lower shear or....even driver side rear lower bolt&pass pivot? Most messy would be front lower shear, but this needs some exploration...Those springs are soooo loaded in the down position. Boywonder's comments reflect the plan.. Difficult to understand that a latched top can shift so significantly...
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1995 E250 EB 5.8 2WD on to a new owner
2006 E350 EB Elect Top 2WD