Hardtop Liftgate Hinge Hardware

[Stevejw71]

Hello everyone, Thanks in advance for any help regarding this question. I've checked old chats regarding this question and it appears the recommended hardware is 1/4"-20 x 1/2" with either backing plate and quick clips or nuts. My question is on the hinge itself. I purchased a pretty rough hardtop to restore and the liftgate hinge holes appear to be uniform in size but probably too large for the head of a 1/4-20. The examples of fasteners I see from vendors is tapered which the hinge is not and also doesn't play well with washers. What am I missing? anyone have pics of this connection? Thanks again

 

[AZ73]

Welcome! Are you talking about where the hinge attaches to the liftgate or to the top?

 

[Stevejw71]

Im looking for the fastener that connects the hinge to the hardtop example as I believe the holes are too big for the implied 1/4-20

 

[AZ73]

The fasteners go through the hardtop and screw into nuts through a plate that sits in the inside lip of the hard top. It's a "corrugated" piece of metal. I don't have a picture with me, but pulled this from a recent posting. This owner put nutserts into it, however from the factory the screws went through the hinge, through the hard top, through the plate and into washer/nuts. The plates are available from Tom's or you might want to just try some flat stock.

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The screws and nuts are part of Tom's rebuild kit but you might be able to find them in a hinge kit or individually

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[Stevejw71]

Thank you for the reply. I understand the backing plate hardware options. My concern was related to the 1/4-20 screw fitting correctly at the hinge hole. Perhaps the liftgate hinges I got with this hardtop have been modified as the holes seem too large. I'm gonna just order the fasteners and go from there. Thanks again.