CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRONT BOW TENSION CABLES - PAIR

Description

These are a pair of replacement cables that hold the top above the windshield header up when the front convertible top latch is released or when the top is raised.
A couple of months ago I installed a new BAS convertible top. During the process I discovered one of the tension cables that attaches to a spring on the front header had broken. I inspected the cable on the other side and it was about to break. (The pictures with the black cable are the original cables). The original parts are no longer available and have some design issues. The barrel end of the cable is plastic and over time develops cracks causing it to fail. (I attached pictures of the failed one and cracked one). The original cable is nylon and the metal crimp is large which cuts into to the top straps. I constructed cables(orange tubing) for myself using brass for the barrel end, stainless steel cable rather than nylon cord, and a smaller crimp for the cable near the spring. They hook onto the existing spring at the header and work as the original ones but I do not think they will ever fail. Due to request from other Crossfire owners I have made a batch of these using clear vinyl protective tubing.  They are easy to install when putting on a new top. After seeing how the original ones fail I would replace the original ones if installing a new top. The original cables can be replaced when not installing a new top but require the front part of the top to be uninstalled.
If you have questions or need additional pictures please let me know.