vinyl top

Rebelrunner · 08-17-2009, 05:38 AM

hey i was thinking about making a vinyl top for my 88 4runner. i got some ideas but need a few more ideas and some help attaching it to the back tailgate. if anybody has any idears please feel free to add your $.02 worth of idears.

ron86toy · 08-17-2009, 06:49 AM

I use a bikini top for a FJ40(its a Besttop)....it came with the windshield track(I had to shorten it a bit)...I mounted the track to 4 short pieces of angle and use the factory bolts.....for the support bar I just used some black pipe.......The FJ top is a little wider so I put a snap on each end on the bottom side of the track so it did not have wings.Then a rachet strap to keep it tight from the factory bar to the black pipe....it been 75-80 mph on my open trailer without problems.

I think a CJ top will fit too...just make sure you get the track...I have about 70.00 into mine

ron86toy · 08-17-2009, 07:00 AM

I just noticed you said tailgate in your post sp I am thinking a you are making a full soft top....I have a Softtopper on my tow rig and love it.....they have one for a 4R too.....if its like mine they use velcro on the tailgate.....if you need a pic let me know

www.Softopper.com

ron86toy · 08-17-2009, 07:04 AM

yup...they use velco

http://www.softopper.com/Images/Products/PICT0069.JPG

NwiTACO · 08-17-2009, 08:47 AM

Jackie is quite the seamstress...I'm sure we could take some measurements, get the material, and have her whip something up! That being said, she has no clue I am volunteering her for shit either!

Rebelrunner · 08-18-2009, 09:48 AM

that would be nice if that would work out cause i really don't want to pay $700 for a soft top. i think i could get the material for it at about $100 at the most. But i appreciate it Ron86toy cause now i know what to look at and base mine off of. if i could find a used one nobody wants for about half the price then that wouldn't be that bad.

ron86toy · 08-18-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rebelrunner

that would be nice if that would work out cause i really don't want to pay $700 for a soft top. i think i could get the material for it at about $100 at the most. But i appreciate it Ron86toy cause now i know what to look at and base mine off of. if i could find a used one nobody wants for about half the price then that wouldn't be that bad.

You can find them used(very rarely).....there was a guy making some out of his house on Yotatech(this was a while back....not sure if he does it still) for about 500.00 shipped IIRC.....the hardest part will be the frame and supports I would think(and windows)

The softtopper is well worth the money....fit/finish...warranty....no fab work to figure out.I was very surprised when I installed mine on my Dodge how nice it is...very quality stuff.

Ron

08-17-2009, 05:38 AM	#1
Rebelrunner Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newtucky Posts: 42	vinyl top hey i was thinking about making a vinyl top for my 88 4runner. i got some ideas but need a few more ideas and some help attaching it to the back tailgate. if anybody has any idears please feel free to add your $.02 worth of idears. __________________ This gun at my side means that I cannot be forced, only persuaded. I don't carry it because I'm afraid, but because it enables me to be unafraid.

08-17-2009, 06:49 AM	#2
ron86toy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gladwin,Mi Posts: 490	I use a bikini top for a FJ40(its a Besttop)....it came with the windshield track(I had to shorten it a bit)...I mounted the track to 4 short pieces of angle and use the factory bolts.....for the support bar I just used some black pipe.......The FJ top is a little wider so I put a snap on each end on the bottom side of the track so it did not have wings.Then a rachet strap to keep it tight from the factory bar to the black pipe....it been 75-80 mph on my open trailer without problems. I think a CJ top will fit too...just make sure you get the track...I have about 70.00 into mine __________________ 86 4 runner sas toy-d60 hybrid with hi-pinion front 5.29's locked f/r duals w/triple stick hydro assist LC Engineering 22re 37" comp Treps on forged Alcoa's w/ OMF BL CBI bumpers/sliders Tmax 218 dents 1386 scratches Page 108 in CRAWL Nov/Dec '07 '83 stepside on 33's

08-17-2009, 07:00 AM	#3
ron86toy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gladwin,Mi Posts: 490	I just noticed you said tailgate in your post sp I am thinking a you are making a full soft top....I have a Softtopper on my tow rig and love it.....they have one for a 4R too.....if its like mine they use velcro on the tailgate.....if you need a pic let me know www.Softopper.com __________________ 86 4 runner sas toy-d60 hybrid with hi-pinion front 5.29's locked f/r duals w/triple stick hydro assist LC Engineering 22re 37" comp Treps on forged Alcoa's w/ OMF BL CBI bumpers/sliders Tmax 218 dents 1386 scratches Page 108 in CRAWL Nov/Dec '07 '83 stepside on 33's

08-17-2009, 07:04 AM	#4
ron86toy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gladwin,Mi Posts: 490	yup...they use velco http://www.softopper.com/Images/Products/PICT0069.JPG __________________ 86 4 runner sas toy-d60 hybrid with hi-pinion front 5.29's locked f/r duals w/triple stick hydro assist LC Engineering 22re 37" comp Treps on forged Alcoa's w/ OMF BL CBI bumpers/sliders Tmax 218 dents 1386 scratches Page 108 in CRAWL Nov/Dec '07 '83 stepside on 33's

08-17-2009, 08:47 AM	#5
NwiTACO Veteran Member My Rig: 2005 TACOMA DCSB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CedarTucky Posts: 3,822	Jackie is quite the seamstress...I'm sure we could take some measurements, get the material, and have her whip something up! That being said, she has no clue I am volunteering her for shit either! __________________ Blue Ribbon Coalition #4847 '05 Tacoma DCSB, 35/12.5/17 MTR's, Rear Disc Brakes, ARB's F/R, Fox C/O's & Airbumps up front w/ All-Pro LT, 14" 7100 resi's/63" Chevies in back, full tube bed, Hella 500 w/ HID conversion, XRC 8000# winch, Dual MV50 On-board air '02 Tacoma DCSB, OME 881's, Dakars, and Nitrochargers Former InTTORA President - 2009-11

08-18-2009, 09:48 AM	#6
Rebelrunner Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Newtucky Posts: 42	that would be nice if that would work out cause i really don't want to pay $700 for a soft top. i think i could get the material for it at about $100 at the most. But i appreciate it Ron86toy cause now i know what to look at and base mine off of. if i could find a used one nobody wants for about half the price then that wouldn't be that bad. __________________ This gun at my side means that I cannot be forced, only persuaded. I don't carry it because I'm afraid, but because it enables me to be unafraid.

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