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Originally Posted by LenS
I believe the max load on the bolt is with the roof down.
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yup...that's when the springs are applying max load on the bars.
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Originally Posted by LenS
CAN THE PENTHOUSE BE LIFTED IF ONE OF THE SCISSOR BOLTS FAILS?? Are there any other tools I should have in my tool box encase this failure happens while in a remote location?
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Pete and I lifted the roof...it took both of us......as it turns out both of his bolts failed, but on one side the bolt stayed in the holes.....I tightened a hose clamp around that bolt and both crossbars to keep it from coming out while we worked on the other side that had completely separated.
The best way to this repair is to get robust supports in the roof corners and then use a come-along to release the spring tension on the crossbars. That allows one of the crossbars to slide to get the holes aligned. I've helped at least one other member get the bolt in without releasing the spring tension but that was monumental.