removing rear posts on hard top

[TXHusker]

I can't see the purpose of the rear posts on my hard top other than making it much more difficult to remove. SO......I am considering plugging in the saw-zaw tonight and performing a nip-tuck to remove them.

Anyone have a reason to keep them as they are?

 

[garberz]

The rear post that fit down inside the bed are what gives the rear of the top lateral support. It keeps the liftgate opening square. I would leave them in. It's just another 8 bolts.

 

[SeaBiscuit68]

The rear post that fit down inside the bed are what gives the rear of the top lateral support. It keeps the liftgate opening square. I would leave them in. It's just another 8 bolts.

or 4, depending on the year

 

[socalrick]

mine doesn't have 'em and my top sits square....

 

[broncbuster]

my 66 didn't have them.

 

[Wyflyer]

Mine were rusted out. I'll buy yours from you if they are solid and not cut in half

 

[Jfly13]

I cut mine out, lot easier to take on and off.

 

[Wyflyer]

You guys stop cutting those up!

 

[socalrick]

i didn't cut mine. The previos owner (3 owners before) did

 

[Broncoholic1]

Sawz All Time!

 

[sprinksbeme]

Just unbolt and save

 

[TXHusker]

Just unbolt and save

DING DING DING

We have a winner!

 

[stevew]

Unbolt & remove & theres nothing for your liftgate sliders to bolt to ..