Convertible Top Ball Joints Guide | Top Won't Move | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2) (2005

Convertible Top Ball Joints Guide | Top Won't Move | Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2) (2005 - 2012)

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Here's a guide on how to fix a common convertible top issue for the 2005 - 2012 Porsche Boxster (987.1 and 987.2).
The ball joints' (that attach the push rods to the mechanism) favorite pastime is to snap, disabling the convertible top. In this guide we demonstrate how to replace them and reattach the new ball joints so you can have your convertible top working again.
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[Chapters]
00:00 [0] Introduction
01:24 [1] Issue
02:12 [2] Required Materials
02:23 [3] Partially Open Convertible Top
03:19 [4] Inspect Push Rods and Finish Opening
04:43 [5] Tape Old Ball Joint Locations
05:00 [6] Unscrew the Ball Joints
05:44 [7] Detach the Push Rods
06:53 [8] Thread Push Rod(s) (Optional)
10:12 [9] Reinstallation
11:34 [10] Remove Broken Ball Joints
13:19 [11] Attach Ball Joints to Mechanism
14:58 [12] Results
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@RuslanVideoFilms Жыл бұрын

Have you tried this repair? Did your push rods break? Did the top break in any other way? Share your experiences below

@RuslanVideoFilms Жыл бұрын

deilenberger from Planet-9 says: A contributing cause for this failure can be the roof edges not being pulled down into the roof/window frame when the top is closed. That puts LOTS of extra stress on the entire mechanism, and as these are the first designed failure point - they're going to go first. If anyone hears any popping, or their top doesn't fully close so the rubber on the front edge is 1/8" or so from the windshield header - it's time to check the edge of the top is tucking correctly into the frame - both sides. Mine wasn't on the passenger side all the time, but I didn't notice it since I rarely go around that side of the car (except when washing it or something, seems like I should have noticed it - butttt - I'm old.. so..) Happily - we have a DIY for this issue: www.planet-9.com/threads/987-boxster-roof-elastics-replacement.253021/ See the post here: www.planet-9.com/threads/guides-for-987-1.253776/post-2211690

@RuslanVideoFilms 3 ай бұрын

@ScottFentonfullbe6 says: "If you were able to leave both of the rods in place, screw on both of the new sockets and push both arms forward before snapping in one side. It gets a little trickier moving them around when the top is attached to on of the arms. " Thanks @ScottFentonfullbe6 for sharing!

@g.dejong1594 2 ай бұрын

Mine pop-off on one side when opening. When the top is almost down and pushing in the storage space and the top lid closes the ball joint (plastic) pops off. Any Idea? Extending them a bit?

@ScottFentonfullbe6 3 ай бұрын

Mine just snapped today at the beginning of the drive. It didn’t ruin my day, as I guessed it was a "designed to fail" event when I saw the broken plastic, but I can’t can’t say it didn’t nag at me through the day! Anyway, thanks for the great video. Wish me luck!

@RuslanVideoFilms 3 ай бұрын

I'm just getting to these now but glad to hear it went well and retroactively good luck! Even though you didnt need it!

@charlstravels9352 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Fixed it by myself very easily

@RuslanVideoFilms 2 ай бұрын

Heck yeah! anytime!

@onkelmatt8601 8 ай бұрын

You saved my day - my roof failed following water damage just recently and I had to replace the top ball joints. However I found a prybar-less method to get the ball joint back on: With the roof closed, I managed to reach in from inside with my Knipex wrench pliers. (The water pump ones with "smooth" jaws) Access is limited but once you got them in you can just just squeeze the joint onto the ball.

@RuslanVideoFilms 7 ай бұрын

I hope people see this comment in the future and it helps them. thanks for sharing

@ScottFentonfullbe6 3 ай бұрын

Great! That crowbar move made me nervous. Now I just need to search "knipex wrench pliers."😋

@ScottFentonfullbe6 3 ай бұрын

Update: Thanks to you, I affected this repair today. One tip I’d add: if you were able to leave both of the rods in place, screw on both of the new sockets and push both arms forward before snapping in one side. It gets a little trickier moving them around when the top is attached to one of the arms. Seriously, can’t thank you (and your pops, I’m guessing, “ “Microfiber,” no “meecro-fibrée”😂”enough for your video. You saved me a ton of cash and hassle.

@RuslanVideoFilms 3 ай бұрын

That is super to hear, and thanks for sharing! I've added your tip to the pinned comment so others see too. I stand by my pronunciation. 🤪

@user-fx8dy2fw5y Жыл бұрын

great content

@RuslanVideoFilms Жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏

@jaredbritt554 3 ай бұрын

Thanks bro keep them coming I got the bell on already

@RuslanVideoFilms 3 ай бұрын

:' ] will do

@jaredbritt554 3 ай бұрын

Yo so I installed the rods already. Is there a certain way to adjust the motors with the rods or just slap them on and everything should just operates as it should?

@user-qw5fl9dw6k 9 ай бұрын

I heard one side break. I went with an OEM rod and socket because I wasn't sure the replacement sockets on Amazon would be as durable. If it happens again I'll try an aftermarket socket. My crowbar easily popped the new socket onto the ball.

@RuslanVideoFilms 9 ай бұрын

lucky! I was worried I was damaging the car because it was flexing..