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Yeah, a lot of people remove the stakes. I like the idea that they’re in there, but they do make life hard during the on and off process.
Even when you don’t pull up the corner plate, the chances of scratching the paint going in or out are at about 90%.
While you’re dealing with that though, it’s the perfect time to figure out a cover for that stake pocket hole.
Not necessarily for when you’re running the hardtop, but definitely for when you’re running the soft top.
With a soft top those holes are just open air channels all the way down to the area behind the rear wheels.
Perfect avenue for exhaust fumes and dust to get in to your nicely sealed soft top environment.
Even when you don’t pull up the corner plate, the chances of scratching the paint going in or out are at about 90%.
While you’re dealing with that though, it’s the perfect time to figure out a cover for that stake pocket hole.
Not necessarily for when you’re running the hardtop, but definitely for when you’re running the soft top.
With a soft top those holes are just open air channels all the way down to the area behind the rear wheels.
Perfect avenue for exhaust fumes and dust to get in to your nicely sealed soft top environment.