Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

TJ Spiderwebshade sagging

Ducati2

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My bikini shade is sagging a bit even after massive stretching with bungees and zip ties. I am 6’0” and it hits top of my head. Anyone have a fix they would like to share? Seems like a flexible tent pole would work, but not sure how to secure the ends…
 
Is it a true spidershade? Or is it an off brand? I've seen the off brands sag.

Have you tried new spiderballs? Yours might be stretched.
 
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Yes it’s the real deal and yes it’s stretched. Wonder now if there is a bar I can buy that goes from left/right roll bars? That would be perfect to keep it off of my head.
 
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Do you have a Bestop Top? Because the arch bar was rattling so bad I ran my spiderweb shade overtop of it. Stopped the rattle and gave me a bit more headroom.
 
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You could do it with PVC pipe...a saddle T on the rollbar...I'd just use one half and secure it with zip ties (after painting it matte black.) Then a 1/2" piece over your head to the other side.

-Mac
 
I have a spiderweb shade for my TJ. The bungees are missing. Do you know the original length? And how many do you need? It looks like I have all 4 pieces (Driver, passenger, 2 sides). Thanks!! And Semper Fi !!

SC

A pack of 10 in the 6" length was enough for my standard TJ top, minus the short bungee that attaches to the windshield loop. I reused my short one since it wasn't stretched out too badly. Not sure what size it is, maybe a 4". Semper Fi!
 
Is it a true spidershade? Or is it an off brand? I've seen the off brands sag.

Have you tried new spiderballs? Yours might be stretched.

I think this. When I bought mine they included spare balls, presumably bc they know the cord will stretch over time.
 
I've never seen separate Driver & Passenger pieces?
This?




Count the holes.

Yes that's the one. I count 33 holes!! I was kind of hoping a few would overlap? Looks like I'll have to get enough, then do a trial. 6" length seems short to go around the roll bar pads and connect...but I trust the hive....

EDIT: In looking at the photos of it, they do use opposing holes to limit the number of them. I'm going to be replacing my soft top, so I'll do a mock up in between and see.

SC
 
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