Let's See Some Softoppers

i know it's something i think about once in awhile too. but i haven't tried to match it up.

 

I THINK I was able to fold the softopper down with these but I don't remember.

Free homemade hi lift mounts. You’ll need to source your own wing nuts to hold the hi lift on as well as the rail nuts to hold them to the bed. I can provide links to what I used if you want.

 

I agree that it is.
My wheels are "anodized bronze" (rattle can), but hopefully the red in-between off sets the difference.

 

I think it offsets plenty. Almost looks gunmetal but that could be the photo too.

Here’s mine. Black canopy would go well with the trim. My interior and TRD decals are the only thing gray.

 

Love it

 

Got some rain last night (finally!) had the truck out with the softopper up and secured. This morning there was some water in the cab. along the side edges. Not a huge amount but enough to notice. I THINK I got the softopper tightened down all good last night, but not 100% sure. Any tips or tricks for keeping water out more?

 

Wait until the sun comes back out, set the softopper back up all the way. Crawl into the bad and look for little bits of sunlight coming through the seams. Start there with the seam sealer that came with the topper (use a small paintbrush for better application) on the inside. Water really likes to come in on the straps too so seal where those connect to the top. It won't stay 100% dry if it stormed or was windy but after slightly adjusting the coverage at the corners and sealing the areas where light gets in mine is pretty much sealed. Some members add extra foam at the bed rail corners too.

 

Awesome. Thanks. Mine didn't come with any seam sealer so I'll have to get some. That's probably the culprit.

 

It seemed to help with mine, I'll try to link it below. We got some rain here this morning so I just went out and checked the bed. A small puddle in the passenger side front corner was all I saw, maybe I'll add a little foam there when I take it off to try the magnet mod on the front flap.

$9 GEAR AID Seam Grip FC Fast Cure Sealant for Nylon and Polyester Tents, Tarps, Awnings, Clear, 2 oz

https://www.amazon.com/Gear-Aid-Sea...qid=1629557255&sprefix=seam+se,aps,177&sr=8-4

 

Nice picture. Where was this at down there?

 

On Base, JEB Littlecreek

 

Whats everyones best suggestion for cleaning your soft topper?

That aerospace grade 303 followed by armor all?

 

I wash mine with the mitt and shampoo when I'm washing the whole truck. Once it dries I use the 303 Marine Aerospace Protectant on it.

 

This is my purchase for next year, for sure. My truck is Wind Chill Pearl, and I know black would look best on it-but I REALLY like the look of the sand (tan?) one....

 

Do it!

My super white.

 

Do it. You won't regret it.

 

Wow. That tan really does look nice on the white...of course, at some point, I will have to get bronze wheels to match the top....lol.

I am really torn between this and the Bestop one. Having a ton of experience with the Bestop channel system, I think I want the snaps. I really wish someone made a top with the old military style grommet and 90 degree button things they used to use on soft tops for trucks (I have no idea what they were called, but you insert the grommet through a flat metal button thing, then turn it 90 degrees to lock it in). It wouldnt be 100% weatherproof, but man, were they easy to take on and off.

 

Whats the best way to clean off sun-baked mud?