Overview
The Crown Automotive Hardtop Hardware Kit (6506825K8) is a set of hardtop mounting hardware for 2004 to 2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited and Rubicon Unlimited models. The kit includes 8 nuts and 8 screws with washers.
The hardware secures the hardtop on the LJ models covered here. The fitment covers the LJ generation only, so TJ and JK models are not covered.
Key features
- Fits 2004 to 2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited and Rubicon Unlimited
- Includes 8 nuts and 8 screws with washers
- Hardtop mounting hardware kit
- Kit contents: nuts, screws and washers
Hardtop mounting basics
A soft-or-hard top mounted to a Jeep body relies on evenly spaced fasteners to keep the panel flat and sealed. Over time the threads in the body can strip, and washers can flatten or corrode, which allows the top to shift or leak at the edges. Checking each fastener by hand and looking for rust around the mounting points helps catch these problems early.
When installing new hardware, start every fastener by hand so the threads engage properly, then tighten evenly around the top. Use washers as they were fitted originally, and avoid mixing hardware from different kits. Hardtop seals are often replaced when the mounting hardware is serviced, since they depend on steady clamping pressure.
- Start each fastener by hand before tightening
- Work around the top in a cross pattern
- Inspect the seal along the edges during service
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 6506825K8 |
| UPC | 848399090390 |
| Fits | 2004 to 2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited and Rubicon Unlimited |
| Included | 8 nuts and 8 screws with washers |
| Application | Hardtop mounting |
Vehicle fitment
It fits 2004 to 2006 LJ Wrangler Unlimited and Rubicon Unlimited models. TJ and JK models are not covered, so confirm your year and model before installing the kit.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Check that the 8 nuts and 8 screws match the mounting points on your hardtop before installing the kit.
What’s included
The kit includes 8 nuts and 8 screws with washers.
