CLOSED -- Any Softopper Model GB and BS Thread

You can certainly readjust later. That is one nice thing about the system.

 

Just a thought. If the Softopper rails are too far inboard / outboard, the force of the clamp could rotate them. Sorry if I am being overly simplistic, but are the Softopper rails 1/2in from the inside face of the bed rails?

 

At least a 1/2 inch. They're slightly bowed left to right. The center-by the fenders, are furthest outboard.

 

@tonered got it, appreciate the info! Trucks looking good man!

 

Weird. Mine are straight. I'll get some pics.

No problem.

Thanks! I sure do like it.

 

Alright. Here are the pics that I promised.



Doing the tuck:


I over exposed these to get an alignment view of the rails:




This is just a great amount of space:


Snap locations for me:


I dropped the tension a notch:


Front corner:


Gap at the cab:

 

We have slightly different versions.

 

Do you have a short bed?

 

Ohhh that's right, I do. But the piece in the end of the rail is different. Mines all metal.

 

Interesting. Can you post some pics when you get a chance?

 

I haven't been able to get a pic yet, but it's the same bracket they show in the video.

 

My end piece is all metal also and my tailgate bar is curved. I think they changed them to what @tonered has a while ago though.

 

Interesting seeing the changes.

The plastic end piece on mine seems to be fiber reinforced nylon.

 

In AZ, I'm glad I have the all metal, but we'll see I guess.

 

What're u gonna use to protect the top? 303?

 

I have no idea yet. I am used to bare canvas tops. I didn't do anything with the tonneau, but it wasn't a long term thing and I took it off for the dry summer weather.

I'm not sure what I'm doing with the Softopper yet in the summer. I might use it from time to time? It comes off and goes back on friggin' fast.

My big question is what to do to preserve the window clarity. Our convertible had a glass window. 303, isopropyl, a bit of Dawn and water, or ?? I haven't googled yet.

Edit: alcohol and detergents like Dawn are said to be not good for vinyl windows. Don't use these!

 

303 has been working well for me also works well with the other plastic trim on the truck Went ahead and got the big bottle on Amazon and a spray bottle,

 

That's a good idea. Didju get the white or blue?

 

Yeah I'm curious about the clear too

 

I’m using the white stuff, I was trying to do research on the difference between the two, but I couldn’t find it in 5 minutes so I gave up lol, but it seems there’s really not a difference just packaging/labeling.