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Let's See Some Softoppers

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by tcBob, May 13, 2013.

  1. Jun 25, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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    slowlane

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    Not yet. Haven't had the time but more so haven't gotten off my lazy ass to do it.
     
  2. Jun 25, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    I used this one

    Partsam 2 x 4.5inch Motorcycle... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GRO844G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    Works great and the leads are long enough to reach down to the brake light. Gauge is probably 20. It’s pretty thin.
     
  3. Jun 25, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    GHOST SHIP

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    I have a third gen topper on my second gen too. I replaced the curved rear bar with a straight section of aluminum tube (I forget the diameter) and the rear panel works perfectly. A replacement bar was like $12 from ST, but with $24 shipping, IIRC. :bananadead: I found the right size aluminum bar in my metal supply's remnant pile for $10 and just had to cut to length and swap the hardware over. Just an FYI.
     
  4. Jun 25, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    Cardsallday13

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    Taking a while for the tracking to show up at ups...
     
  5. Jun 26, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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    Shipping now says arrival on friday. getting pumped.
     
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  6. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:39 AM
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    Running safari style this week.

    27A39919-1F89-40EB-9C02-17DCA71ED1A5.jpg
     
  7. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    You always have a lake for a street?
     
  8. Jun 26, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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    This is a friends ‘hood they’re doing a week in Venice theme.
     
  9. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    MeefZah

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  10. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    jbroke2

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    Man waterfront property #goals
     
  11. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    Doughnut Spaghetti

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    What did you use to get that frame around your Bestop? Looks good.
     
  12. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    Sideways1

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    I did not see this option on Soft toppers web sight. Did you have this made yourself?

    Thanks,

    Dan
    Mine installed
     
  13. Jun 26, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    RangerComa

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    list is growing fast
    I am interested in this as well. Would you be willing to post some pics and an install tips when you get around to it?

    I've got these parts in my Amazon cart contemplatating the purchase.
     
  14. Jun 26, 2019 at 11:29 AM
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    If I remember to, I will. But my plan is:

    1. Mount the third brake light to the topper. Thinking about how I want to do this. Cut a small slit to run the wire and two holes for the mounting screws. Not sure yet. Part of my procrastination is this.
    2. Route the wires. Not sure if I want to hide the wire or just let it hang in the corner. If I "clean" it up, I would route the wire along the inside of the topper and down the frame of the topper and back to the driver taillight along the bed side.
    3. Once I have the wire routed, I dont want to hard wire the brake light in the event I want to fold the topper or remove the topper. So I haven't decided what kind of connector I want to use. Some kind of easy disconnect. There's a couple items in the "products discussed" option below. Something like this would be cool.
    SAE Plug - iGreely Solar Weatherproof SAE Socket Sidewall Port, SAE Quick Cable Connect Solar Panel Mount for Motorcycle Generator Battery Charger and More

    Well see....
     
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  15. Jun 26, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    Nate87

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    Truck looks great! I don't know if it's on their website. Back when I placed the order I did it over the phone. Try giving them a call and asking if it's still available.
     
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  16. Jun 27, 2019 at 4:30 AM
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    MYKOSPRO

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    Does anyone still have their original box that it came in? I’m trying to sell mine and I wanted the dimensions of the box to see if I can find one similar.

    Unless someone is willing to give me theirs.. :anonymous:
     
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  17. Jun 27, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    FYI they adjust shipping after you order. Probably not the best system. I ordered a new back window (solid), bar, clips, and screw in snaps and shipping was $34 on a $100 order. I almost didn't order because of that but I wanted the window so I didn't really have an option. A few days later they refunded $20 via PayPal noting that the items would fit in a smaller box so that was pretty honest and good of them.
     
  18. Jun 28, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    snowmanwithahat

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    Using the front buttons this time I see lol
     
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  19. Jun 28, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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    MeefZah

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    Hey man, I just noticed this when someone else quoted your post. I don't think your clamps are installed right. The "nub" should click into the top part of the track and yours is canted at an angle and not engaging. That's easy to do by accident.

    This is correct:

    20190628_101537.jpg
     
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  20. Jun 28, 2019 at 10:21 AM
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    Tacohumper13

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