I just picked up a 1998 JXi for cheap with the knowledge that there is damage to the conv top rack on one side. I believe I can replace the damaged pieces without messing with the soft top at all but I need detailed schematics of the rack hardware. Q1 - are there conv top manuals out there somewhere? Q2 - Assuming this is something fixable, is there a source for individual convertible top hardware parts (the dealer is no help, says I need to buy a whole new top). Thanks for any info/help.

 

First I would go here to see a layout of the top
http://www.sebringclub.net/sebring96-00parts.pdf, then I would ask me how much I want for the rack of the 97 parts car that I just got done pulling the engine and tranny out of.

 

yup, there are some who offers individual parts, just like from engine parts canada ..my '97 concorde had done with its installation,,