Crack around roof bolt

Silverstreak · 10-03-2011, 12:12 PM

When we first got this used 2006 Lifted TXT last Fall, it had alot of condensation collect inside the roof. I drilled a few extra holes in it and caulked over all the bolts on the top of the roof.
The other day, I noticed about a 1" crack coming from the bolt area. Is this normal, if we use the cart on very bumpy terrain, or might it be from the bolt being too tight? I guess I'll just caulk over the crack too, since I've been noticing a little more water inside the roof lately.
Thanks.

Spawn · 10-03-2011, 02:04 PM

I put a longer bolt with a larger fender washer on top to seal up mine around the crack.

Scooter B · 10-03-2011, 03:55 PM

Mine are cracked and so are my neighbor's...I guess it's pretty common! (2008 and 2007 models)

I did the big washer trick too.

rib33024 · 10-03-2011, 06:38 PM

Here's your other thread about this problem

drill some more holes in the bottom to get the water out and then seal around the crack

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...side-roof.html

Silverstreak · 10-03-2011, 06:54 PM

Thanks everyone,
I didn't know if I should loosen the bolt, but I think I'll go with the bigger washer, since that will distribute the weight better.
Thanks again.

D0Z3R · 10-03-2011, 06:58 PM

yeah i have the same issue on mine but i think I will just remove the top completely...

Silverstreak · 10-04-2011, 08:41 AM

At first I thought I'd enjoy the cart more without the top, but I'm glad I left it on. In summer, it would be so hot with the sun beating down, or wet from rain. Plus lately, I've been enjoying riding in the woods, and we have tons of walnuts falling down from high places. Incoming!!!

Spawn · 10-04-2011, 02:26 PM

Ya I was getting pelted by acorns all weekend and it was nice to through the rain cover on to keep us a little warmer.

10-03-2011, 12:12 PM	#1
Silverstreak Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 385	Crack around roof bolt When we first got this used 2006 Lifted TXT last Fall, it had alot of condensation collect inside the roof. I drilled a few extra holes in it and caulked over all the bolts on the top of the roof. The other day, I noticed about a 1" crack coming from the bolt area. Is this normal, if we use the cart on very bumpy terrain, or might it be from the bolt being too tight? I guess I'll just caulk over the crack too, since I've been noticing a little more water inside the roof lately. Thanks.

10-03-2011, 02:04 PM	#2
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: Crack around roof bolt I put a longer bolt with a larger fender washer on top to seal up mine around the crack.

10-03-2011, 03:55 PM	#3
Scooter B Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 596	Re: Crack around roof bolt Mine are cracked and so are my neighbor's...I guess it's pretty common! (2008 and 2007 models) I did the big washer trick too.

10-03-2011, 06:38 PM	#4
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Crack around roof bolt Here's your other thread about this problem drill some more holes in the bottom to get the water out and then seal around the crack http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...side-roof.html

10-03-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
Silverstreak Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 385	Re: Crack around roof bolt Thanks everyone, I didn't know if I should loosen the bolt, but I think I'll go with the bigger washer, since that will distribute the weight better. Thanks again.

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10-03-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
D0Z3R Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 10	Re: Crack around roof bolt yeah i have the same issue on mine but i think I will just remove the top completely...
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10-04-2011, 08:41 AM	#7
Silverstreak Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 385	Re: Crack around roof bolt At first I thought I'd enjoy the cart more without the top, but I'm glad I left it on. In summer, it would be so hot with the sun beating down, or wet from rain. Plus lately, I've been enjoying riding in the woods, and we have tons of walnuts falling down from high places. Incoming!!!

10-04-2011, 02:26 PM	#8
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: Crack around roof bolt Ya I was getting pelted by acorns all weekend and it was nice to through the rain cover on to keep us a little warmer.

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