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How many hydraulic cylinders are in a Chrysler convertible?

How many hydraulic cylinders are in a Chrysler convertible?

Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Model Years 2006-2008 use two hydraulic lift cylinders. Top Hydraulics offers a Core Exchange option for PT Cruiser hydraulic cylinders, where we can ship cylinders from our stock first. Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinders Rebuild/Upgrade Service, using the best seals available.

Where are the lifting points on a Chrysler 300C?

The proper lifting points for the rear using a lift or floor jack (assuming that’s what you call a trolley jack) are the round things just inside of the rear scissor jack points. Once I have it up, I put the jack stands on the rear arms – you’ll see a round hole in them about the size of a golf ball.

Where is the axle stand on a Chrysler 300C?

On the front, trolley jack on the strengthened member that is 8 inches or so inboard from the scissor front jack point on the sill . Axle stand under the anti roll bar anchorage. On the rear I just lift up the bottom suspension arm with the trolley jack, it looks sturdy enough. Not sure where the axle stand would be best situated.

How do you fill a hydraulic pump in a Chrysler convertible?

You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Model Years 2006-2008 use two hydraulic lift cylinders. Top Hydraulics offers a Core Exchange option for PT Cruiser hydraulic cylinders, where we can ship cylinders from our stock first. Chrysler Crossfire Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinders Rebuild/Upgrade Service, using the best seals available.

Is there a top hydraulic upgrade on a PT Cruiser?

Chrysler | 2004-2008 PT Cruiser Convertible Rebuild/Upgrade service for main lift cylinder (s) using Top Hydraulics’ proprietary seal upgrade, or replacement of hydraulic lines, or rebuild service of the pump, or any combination of the above.

What happens to hydraulics in a convertible top?

The OEM cylinders will all eventually fail, accelerated by heat and impurities or water in the hydraulic fluid – Top Hydraulics replaces the seals with far superior material. Send in your cylinders, and we turn them around quickly. Sorry, no core exchange.

You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow.

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