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Chevrolet Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild/Upgrade Service

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Rebuild & Upgrade service for convertible Chevrolet models.  Select your vehicle below.

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Rebuild/Upgrade service for Corvette C6 Convertible hydraulic cylinders, lines, and pumps

Corvette C6

Rebuild & Upgrade service for Corvette C6 Convertible hydraulic cylinders, lines, and pumps. Core exchange is currently not available for Corvette C6 components. You send us the part(s) you need to have upgraded, and we will turn them around in 1-3 days. Using the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality.

These cylinders typically fail first in the rear of the cylinder. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) cylinders have front and rear caps that are sealed from the cylinder bodies with a seal material that decays over time. Top Hydraulics replaces those seals with a far superior material that is not sensitive to water and is resistant to most additives in hydraulic fluid. Our seals have a larger cross section for a superior static seal. The OEM cylinders rely on a tiny o-ring to energize a very thin, flat rod seal. The o-rings loose elasticity over time, and the OEM rod seals wear out.

Top Hydraulics manufactures and installs its own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' own u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. In addition, the size and geometry of Top Hydraulics' u-cups is forgiving to tiny scratches and imperfections in the cylinder rods (aka piston rods or shafts), caused during the original manufacture, during removal from the car, during installation into the car, or by impurities in the hydraulic fluid.

Top Hydraulics replaces the port seals (where the hydraulic hoses attach) and ships spares with each cylinder, in case your mechanic accidentally pinches an o-ring while installing the hydraulic hose.

Owning and driving a convertible with an automatic top is prestigious, convenient and exciting - let Top Hydraulics help you enjoy your beautiful car even more by making your convertible top system truly better than new!.

Corvette C7 - Top Hydraulics, Inc.

Corvette C7

Rebuild and upgrade service for your Corvette C7 Convertible hydraulic components.

We make these parts truly better and longer-lasting than OEM replacements!

Rebuild/Upgrade Service for Chevy SSR Convertible Hydraulic Components

Chevy SSR

The Chevy SSR has eight hydraulic cylinders to actuate and lock the cover, and to actuate the top and cover extension: - Two top lift cylinders - Two locking cylinders for the storage (tonneau) cover latches - Two lift cylinders for the storage (tonneau) cover - Two lift cylinders for the storage cover extension lid. (The top latch above the windshield is electric.) The hydraulic cylinders are connected to the hydraulic pump via hydraulic hoses. Top Hydraulics manufactures new hydraulic hoses out of superior material, and Top Hydraulic s can rebuild your SSR folding top hydraulic pump.

Unfortunately, the seals in the hydraulic cylinders deteriorate with time, and the service life of the original seals can be less than ten years in warm climates. This decay is a chemical reaction that gets accelerated by high temperatures or by additives to the hydraulic fluid. Each cylinder has four static seals that seal the front and rear caps and the hydraulic line ports, plus a rod seal that seals the moving metal rod to the cylinder body, plus a piston seal that prevents internal leaks and transfers the hydraulic pressure from the pump into movement of the cylinder's piston. Typically, you will see your hydraulic cylinders leaking first at the bottom, where you wouldn't expect it. The first thought will be that an o-ring on the hydraulic line must be defective. It is actually the first sign that all seals need to be replaced. Seal replacement is absolutely not a DIY job, because the cylinders are crimped together. It requires special machinery to disassemble and reassemble these cylinders, plus all four internal seals have special shapes and sizes. The internal seals are not available to the public. Only the port seals (sealing the hydraulic lines to the cylinder body) are standard o-rings, but they do not normally fail unless they get damaged upon hydraulic line installation.

Top Hydraulics manufactures its own internal seals for your SSR hydraulic cylinders. They are a clear improvement over the original seals both in material and geometry. For example, the tiny flat rod seals get replaced with much larger cup seals, which will stay elastic much longer and are more forgiving towards scratches or impurities on the polished cylinder rods. In the extremely rare cases that a cylinder shaft got rusty or damaged by a tool during a futile DIY repair attempt, Top Hydraulics can replace the shaft with a hardened stainless steel version from its own production (for a surcharge).

You send us the cylinder(s) you need to have upgraded, and we will turn them around in 1-3 days. Using the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality, and making your old cylinders truly better than new OEM cylinders.

Camaro Convertible 2011-2015

Unfortunately, the seals in the hydraulic cylinders deteriorate with time, and the service life of the original seals can be less than ten years in warm climates. This decay is a chemical reaction that gets accelerated by high temperatures or by additives to the hydraulic fluid. Each cylinder has four static seals that seal the front and rear caps and the hydraulic line ports, plus a rod seal that seals the moving metal rod to the cylinder body, plus a piston seal that prevents internal leaks and transfers the hydraulic pressure from the pump into movement of the cylinder's piston. Typically, you will see your hydraulic cylinders leaking first at the bottom, where you wouldn't expect it. The first thought will be that an o-ring on the hydraulic line must be defective. It is actually the first sign that all seals need to be replaced. Seal replacement is absolutely not a DIY job, because the cylinders are crimped together. It requires special machinery to disassemble and reassemble these cylinders, plus all four internal seals have special shapes and sizes. The internal seals are not available to the public. Only the port seals (sealing the hydraulic lines to the cylinder body) are standard o-rings, but they do not normally fail unless they get damaged upon hydraulic line installation.

Top Hydraulics manufactures its own internal seals for your Camaro hydraulic cylinders. They are a clear improvement over the original seals both in material and geometry. For example, the tiny flat rod seals get replaced with much larger cup seals, which will stay elastic much longer and are more forgiving towards scratches or impurities on the polished cylinder rods. In the extremely rare cases that a cylinder shaft got rusty or damaged by a tool during a futile DIY repair attempt, Top Hydraulics can replace the shaft with a hardened stainless steel version from its own production (for a surcharge).

You send us the cylinder(s) you need to have upgraded, and we will turn them around in 1-3 days. Using the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality, and making your old cylinders truly better than new OEM cylinders.

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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for your Single Camaro Convertible Left Hydraulic Cylinder.

There are two cylinders that actuate the convertible top.  If sending both, please select a quantity of 2.

Core exchange is currently not available. You send us the cylinder(s) you need to have upgraded, and we will turn them in a few business days. Using the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality.

Left side cylinder Chevy part number 92241518
Right side cylinder Chevy part number 92241519

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$200.00
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Brand new travel sensor for Camaro convertible top cylinders. Made by the same manufacturer as the original part in your car.

This single sensor comes with about 12" of wire to splice into the harness of your existing sensor or directly into your vehicle's wiring harness.

This sensor is clipped on the right side hydraulic cylinder for the top and it indicates to the top control module when the top is fully retracted.

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$69.95
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The Chevy SSR has eight hydraulic cylinders that actuate and lock the cover and top. Core exchange is currently not available. You send us the full set of 8 cylinders you need to have upgraded. We use the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality.

Chevy part numbers

88980812
89044554
89044555
88980385
89044556
88980930

Price
$1,000.00
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Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- Send in your pump for Rebuild & Upgrade service.
We are certain that our rebuilt pumps are better than brand new ones inside: the pump gets torn down to the component level, all seals are replaced and upgraded, wear parts get checked and replaced if necessary and a design flaw gets eliminated.

Core exchange option available for $700 + $500 refundable core deposit.

Chevrolet p/n 19120603

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$600.00
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Brand new travel sensor for SSR convertible top cylinders. There are seven of these particular sensors in your top system.

This single sensor comes with about 12" of wire to splice into your vehicle's existing wiring harness.

Used in roof panel cylinders 89044556, 89044555, 89044554 and latch cylinders 88980812

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$69.95
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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for full set of six Corvette C6 Convertible Hydraulic Cylinders

You send us the cylinder(s) you need to have upgraded, we will rebuild them to better-than-new condition. We use the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality. Core exchange is available for $1000 plus $1000 deposit.

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$750.00
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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for your Corvette C6 Convertible Left Tonneau Cylinder.

Send in your part(s) first, or select "Order now with core exchange" to order from our inventory.   Core exchange orders are subject to a $30 inventory surcharge as well as a $120 refundable core deposit.

Replaced and improved rod seals, piston seals, cap seals, gland seals, wipers, and port seals make these parts better than brand new ones, with an expected service life of 30-50 years under normal circumstance

P/N: 89023777

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$250.00
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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for your Corvette C6 Convertible Right Tonneau Cylinder.

P/N: 89023778

Factory engraving 1702-030-E or similar

Send in your part(s) first, or select "Order now with core exchange" to order from our inventory.   Core exchange orders are subject to a $30 inventory surcharge as well as a $120 refundable core deposit.

Replaced and improved rod seals, piston seals, cap seals, gland seals, wipers, and port seals make these parts better than brand new ones, with an expected service life of 30-50 years under normal circumstance

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$200.00
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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for one Corvette C6 Convertible Main Lift Cylinder.

P/N: 89023773

Factory engraving 1718-030-E or similar

Send in your part(s) first, or select "Order now with core exchange" to order from our inventory.   Core exchange orders are subject to a $30 inventory surcharge as well as a $120 refundable core deposit.

Replaced and improved rod seals, piston seals, cap seals, gland seals, wipers, and port seals make these parts better than brand new ones, with an expected service life of 30-50 years under normal circumstances.

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$150.00
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Rebuild/Upgrade Service for one Corvette C6 Convertible Bow Cylinder.

P/N: 89023775

Mounted horizontally above the doors. Factory engraving: 1711-030-C

Send in your part(s) first, or select "Order now with core exchange" to order from our inventory.   Core exchange orders are subject to a $30 inventory surcharge as well as a $120 refundable core deposit.

Replaced and improved rod seals, piston seals, cap seals, gland seals, wipers, and port seals make these parts better than brand new ones, with an expected service life of 30-50 years under normal circumstance/

Price
$150.00
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Top Hydraulics' hoses are more flexible than the OEM hoses, plus they have a higher pressure rating due to their internal Kevlar® braid.

 In the Corvette C6, there are two hoses routed to each hydraulic cylinder.  The hydraulic top system has a total of twelve hoses.  Each hose has a two-digit number stamped on it just above the metal fitting on both ends. Please identify the correct hose number when ordering.

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$199.99
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The Chevy SSR has eight hydraulic cylinders that actuate and lock the cover and top.  Core exchange is currently not available. You send us the cylinder(s) you need to have upgraded, and we will rebuild them to better-than-new condition using the best seals available, far exceeding OEM quality.

Chevy part number:

89044556

Price
$150.00
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