supertop for trucks?

[1974CJ5]

http://www.best-tops-direct.com/Special ... pTruck.jpg

I have been seeing these around lately, and love them. One of these would suit my needs perfectly for what I use my MJ for.

 

they don't make them for the MJ (go figure). So I was wondering if anyone has made one for another model pick up work?

[BJA814]

Thread form a few days ago, also in MJ tech

 

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18455

[vaquaro]

I'm not 100% sure on this but it appears that Toyota Tacoma & Ford Rangers w/ 72-73" bed are fairly close . I've looked at a number of sliding & folding tonneau sites and depending on the fastening system these 2 models are close enough to work on our SWB trucks . Try looking @ Softoppers (Colorado ) as thier system looks adjustable enough to work on MJ beds , let us know what you think of it :cheers:

[1974CJ5]

vaquaro, thanks for that post, it appears they make one for the 6ft bed MJ! Softopper Model #TN73. Now all I have to do is free up 600 bucks.

 

http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_Mode ... 3%20inches

[vaquaro]

vaquaro, thanks for that post, it appears they make one for the 6ft bed MJ! Softopper Model #TN73. Now all I have to do is free up 600 bucks.

 

http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_Mode ... 3%20inches

See if they will give us (Comanche Club ) a deal on multibles ? Maybe they will pay you a commission ($600 ) for the intro to such a fine customer base ! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :thumbsup:

[ncgamedog]

here it is!

http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_Mode ... 3%20inches

 

[HOrnbrod]

Why? Guess I could see a need if you need to remove and reinstall the topper multiple times a month or something, but what's the lifespan? Summer sun and frigid winters would eat it up petty quick. And $600? No thanks, I prefer my hard fiberglass shell. :nuts:

[terrawombat]

here it is!

http://www.softopper.com/Softopper_Mode ... 3%20inches

 

 

I really like the way it looks on that truck - kind of goes with the theme of the truck, if ya know what I mean. However, while it may be practical (sometimes the rain doesn't cooperate), I think it would just look silly on most trucks.

[ncgamedog]

I actually agree. I thought it would kind of give the safari look if coupled w/ an ARB bumper, but after seeing it on that truck I don't think it will look good on mine. Too complicated or something...

[vaquaro]

Why? Guess I could see a need if you need to remove and reinstall the topper multiple times a month or something, but what's the lifespan? Summer sun and frigid winters would eat it up petty quick. And $600? No thanks, I prefer my hard fiberglass shell. :nuts:

Thats exactly the reason I like this set up , I,ve had hard toppers but it,s APITA taking them on-off-on depending on what your hauling and the weather . I've used soft tonneaus as well ,but it's always a compromize trying to carry something "just a little too big/tall " in poor weather as well .....As to holding up to the rigors of foul weather , my boat sits open to the weather in our local marina(here on the WET coast ) with a simular top that has held up for over a decade . I recently inquired to a local marine top maker about building a topper like this and they said they couldn't make it for twice the price....Just food for thought :wavey:

[Tri_X_Troll]

I would guestimate a 7-10 year lifespan. Not too much different than the soft top that I had on my wrangler, and it was 7 years old before the window zippers started falling apart. And the soft tonneau on my ranger lasted 10 years.

 

I'd love to have one of these. Too bad they're so expensive.