Soft top stowage compartment bracket

[rwdstag]

Having found that the protective bracket that is on the stowage lid was bending the header rail and flattening the seal
has anyone else jab this ?
thanks Rich

[barkerwilliams]

I didn't have the bracket and my hood leading edge, centre rubbed through so I fitted a bracket. If you leave it off I would ensure you have a protective duster etc just to place on top to protect the fabric of the roof.
Alan

[rwdstag]

Hi Alan
thanks for that
which way around is yours

[022Dave]

I had the same problem as Alan when I bought my Stag many years ago, where the bracket was missing, and the edge of the fabric was fraying. Tony Hart sold me a used one, but it soon bent to the point of uselessness. I got a friend in our tool room at work to make me a copy out of heavier gauge stainless.

Dave

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[Wheelz]

I don't have the bracket because it causes damage to the seal and/or front of the hood cover. Only downside, if you have pointy front levers, is that they can mark the paint on the tonneau cover.

[jbuckl]

The bracket helps to stow the hood.
Have seen them with felt added to prevent any damage.