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TR4/4A Tie Rod In Door - TR4

Hoppy_H

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I removed the door panel on my TR4 when I installed new Waist Seals. Laying in the bottom of the door is a rod. Catalogs identify this rod as a "tie rod". I can't figure out how it attaches to anything. Anyone ever installed one?

Thanks for the help.
Hoppy
 
Yes, it connects the bottom of the window channels front to back. There should be a small bracket at the bottom of each channel with a hole in the bracket. The rod goes between these two holes and holds the bottom of the channels together. I believe it is held in place by the window stop bracket. Find a drawing of the door internals and you'll see what I mean. Moss Catalogs should show the pieces.
 
I looked at a catalog picture and went and looked at the door again. Still don't see how to hook it up. Oh well, guess I'll just leave it off.

Hoppy
 
I see that you have a TR6 as well. Look at the internals of that door and if the tie rod is used then it will be the same for your TR4
 
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