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4runner softtop/weld options

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4runner softtop/weld options

Post by Froon »

Thinking about a few aesthetic mods for the 86 4runner I'm currently 'running' around in.

One of the things that annoys me the most at the moment is the amount of time required to fit/remove the hard top... So I'm pondering a few ideas.

Firstly, to remove back row of seats and cover the entire 'tray' with checker plate. Then get a custom soft 'wall' built behind the front row of seats (similar material to a soft top)

The other thing I've seen (but not been able to locate) is a full softtop for the 4runner.

The last option I'm considering is welding a full time wall behind the drivers and passangers seats (with window, ofcourse)

Does anyone know of anyone that does custom soft tops/similar in the sydney area?

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Post by Twistinchassie »

have a look on pirate4x4 there are alot of trail rigs that have discarded the fiberglass rear top and caged with a full soft canopy, i recon they look good u could get one fabbed up buy a awning/ industrial canopy maker?
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Post by j-top paj »

i wouldnt be removing the canopy too often.
ive heard about them being brittle after 20 years of being in the sun, and if you do it to often they can break.
best to just leave it on or replace it with a soft top.
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Post by Gwagensteve »

The ones you see on pirate are mostly made by a company called Can-Back.

You could try Jim Allen sliding canopies - I always thought there were pretty cool (they're in Melbourne) or a boat canopy maker.

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Post by Froon »

Thanks for that Gwagensteve... Those actually do look pretty cool.
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Post by TOYTRUK »

hi mate, ive removed my rear seats and welded a back wall into my runner. got the back window section of cab out of a wreck. bit of work but looks cool imo. also made the wall below the window go back to give me more room behind the seats.i posted a pic on here ages ago i think. but yeah can-bak makes the soft tops.check pirate.
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Post by Tapage »

I love this option .

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http://www.yotatech.com/f11/fs-2-4runne ... ops-62056/

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Post by d3m0n1c_4b »

mate, i dont know about sydney area, but i found a place brisbane that said he could make one starting at around 660. just google custom soft tops/ auto-trimming in sydney.
the guy i was talking to never got back to me after a few replies, but it's okay coz i dont have the $$ atm anyway,lol.

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