peng0318

Hi. where do i find tension calbe and how can i replace it or retension it?

Thanks a lot!!

humansieve

Here's where you can find it but I've never put one in. Good Luck!!
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...ble-Top-Cables

JCON

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scan1959

There are most definetely side tension cables on the '05 and newer 'Verts.

It's anchored in the front header. You have to disassemble the front of the header to get to it.

The rear goes all the way down to the rear tack bar and has a complex plastic routing plate it threads through.

Does your car need new cables?

How do you know?

JCON

Found that out after. convertibletopguys say to replace them if you have put the top up/down a lot. My top is literally stretching and tearing itself now. I plan to replace the cables when I do the top just to be sure.

scan1959

Side tension cables don't need to be replaced unless they are frayed or are rusting and look like they might break soon. Convertible top suppliers always suggest you replace them. Means an extra $50 or so of a sale to them.

The way they are designed, the real wear happens at the area around the top of the pillar above the 1/4 glass window.

Good luck.

Scan

illini4

There's a TSB on this and some better instructions in this forum or in allfordmustangs (don't remember which). Do a search and try to find them. The TSB instructions leave out a couple steps. I've done this replacement and it's not terribly difficult. I bought the cables from Ford parts, about $70.

srekab

Yep, I am planning on changing mine on my 05 vert. the originals are making a terrible rattling sound when on rough pavment.
My understanding is that the new cables are encased in a teflon sleeve to stop this noise. This is the only difference from the originals. Is this correct?