When I did a test installation of my new top bows the lever on the driver's side wouldn't fold down. It hit the carpet when it was about horizontal.
I screwed in these threaded rods to compare the alignment on each side.
Originally the rod on the driver's side pointed down and to the back.
I broke the L-shaped threaded tube loose and attached the rod ends so things will be symmetrical. I will fiberglass it in the new position.
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