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Canvas Safari Top?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JBear, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. Jun 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    JBear

    JBear [OP] Spiral Out... Keep Going!

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    Hey guys...

    I am considering selling off my Leer 100XL cap and buying one of those canvas top, tent-like, zipper-upper, safari looking thingies. Does anyone have one of these on their trucks? What are they actually called? Where can I find them? Would this be wise, or should I keep my leer and switch them out every summer / winter?
     
  2. Jun 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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    mjohn617

    mjohn617 Well-Known Member

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    Haha...not doing it...can't make me!
    Check out n0rth's build page he's got one.

    Soft topper
    Bestop
     
  3. Jun 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    facemob

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    I'm super close to pulling the trigger on a bestop supertop. I have heard nothing but good about them in general and i personally like the look. The only downside is it limits visibility compared to no top, but since you currently have a top... that will not be an issue for you. part number for bestop is 76306-35 for the 1st gens. found for around $500 on i think etrailer.com
     
  4. Jun 26, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    JBear

    JBear [OP] Spiral Out... Keep Going!

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    Thanks facemob... that's the exact one Ive seen around that I liked. I checked out what I could get for my leer, and it's pretty much a wash. If Im not gonna profit, Im keepin the hardtop as well. Cheapest I found was $550 at 4wheelparts.
     
  5. Jun 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM
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    The only downside I've heard of is they are impossible to put up when it'd cold out.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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    JBear

    JBear [OP] Spiral Out... Keep Going!

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    2" suspension lift with King Coilovers up front. Standard Bilsteins on rear with a Fabtech 1.5" AAL. Leer 100XL Shell.
    Thanks for that tid-bit of advice... this shouldn't be a problem though, since it's going to be my "summer top".
     

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