Let's See Some Softoppers

ok, 3 hours and 90 pages later... anyone got a straight on side shot of their lifted DCLB with specifically a soft topper (not best top) with the sides all rolled up.
closest I recall was a red one with tan top on a pge in the 20s but it wasn't straight side shot.

2nd gen would be preferable but welcome any DCLB at this point.

TIA - aaron

 

I have a jeep too. mainly don't take jeep tops through because the plastic windows get scratched, scratches make it not able to see through the plastic window [more for you best top guys]. but I also saw some internet article this morning about someone's battery being cut in half at a carwash (!!??? internet lies?) so maybe there is just liability of carwash tearing top fabric. And when searching google images for pics I saw a torn top on the trail so as we could already imagine they can indeed tear [keep moving carwash parts away].

 

does anyone think the can back soft top is worth the $$$ if so could you tell my why .. I really like the softopper and am planning on getting one but in the back of my head is the ? should I spend the money on the can back.. oh and I am not one who will need the easy fold down of the softopper, I don't have 4wheelers or bikes, also how does the can back attach at the tallgate .. thanks...

 

I just picked up this Softtopper for my 1st gen the other day, $120 off of Craigslist. In perfect condition other than the previous owner cut a square out of the front window facing the cab so it can be accessed from inside the truck.

Didn't want to spend any money on mods for awhile but I couldn't pass up this deal, I love it! Been wanting one since the day I picked up my truck.

 

looks great. I wouldn't have passed up that deal either. Wise man!

 

ill get you a shot tomorrow!

 

I drove 6 hours to get it too lol, so it did end up costing me closer to 200 total (gas included) but still worth every penny

 

90 pages in wow, nice photos of the toppers and vistas. Thanks for sharing

I am in the process of securing a used bestop for my 16, the price is right. I had a hard top on my 09 for the last couple years, loved it, but never took it off except when I sold just before trading in. Excited for the versatility of the bestop.

Looks good, I wish they offered green still, heck if this had been on the lot, I may have even got this over my 17. Nice looking Truck.

Why not go hard top then? Probably cheaper than the can back.

 

I cant remember if it was someone on here or the FB page but a guy got his 2016 3rd gen wrapped in a green like that except it was more matte, looked great.

 

If anyone is looking for a BLACK Softopper for a 16+ LONGBED, I have one for sale in Durango, CO. I have no room to store it and it was only used for two weeks before I took it off to mount a RTT.

 

Was the guy with the pro who had it sprayed with green bed liner?

I love my new truck, but miss my old one too.

 

first "real" pic with the softopper

 

anyone with a 2nd gen get 2 brackets in the package ? the short ones the frame hits when folding down and the long ones seem way to long and bend. I emailed softopper but want to see if anyone on here had same issues.

 

I received two brackets as well. The shorter of the two was pre-installed to the rail bar when my topper was delivered. It is giving me the same issue but still folds up with a little persuasion. Did Softopper get back to you on this?

 

Yes they did

what i did was split the difference by making a 1/4" spacer from 2 pieces of 1/8" aluminum. Rubs just a tiny bit and doesnt seem to be under as much stress as the long brackets

Also need 1 3/4" machine screws if you do this as stock ones wont fit. i believe they are 10-24 size

 

Mine hit also so I used the bigger bracket. Works just fine

 

Anyone running lighting inside their topper? Or run a third brake light?

 

I have LED strips tucked under my bed rail, a switch on the drivers side next to the tail gate and a hot wire right to the battery. So useful!

 

Light strips from @mattgecko. Front gets covered by the flap but still works good