Let's See Some Softoppers

Here's a shot of my tan softoper with there bed rack.

 

Question - Got the best top about 2months ago, love it. But, has anyone had any problem with the tailgate cover bar not fitting right? Im not sure if im doing anything wrong or what, but I have to basically close it with a gap in it. It doesnt shut properly and only shut well when I had the whole truck packed up moving from NM to Jersey and it was literally stuffed..

 

well the thing is.. one side fits.. the other doesnt... its the most awkward thing... I've flipped the bar so many times its crazy... I mean i just seem stupid when I cant close my tailgate properly lol

 

yeah i thought about that when I posted it... Ill snag some after work today and throw them up... it'd be nice to not have to hassle with it if I wanna load it up w/groceries or the dog..

 

yeah rain really doesnt get in (other than the corners.. I gotta seal those up somehow) .. so Ive been lucky with that... its just annoying trying to shut my tailgate and then it gets jammed, then I gotta wiggle the flap and get the bar just right

 

It really did... I was blown away how awesome it did... I stayed on base and felt comfortable leaving all my junk in there.. the windows are tinted so it kept people honest... protected against all the elements... best $520 ive ever spent. And when the whole thing was backed the tailgate flap fit super tight and secure with my tailgate

 

Yup that be the one... It wasnt on my list but the air force said go so I went.. It's pretty nice up here though

 

yeah I say we're about 2 hours depending on how one drives .. Get back? As in back to mcguire?

 

well thanks for everything youre doing over there for sure! and coming home will make everything that much sweeter

 

haha heck yeah! new stuff!

 

for all that wheeling in the big city haha

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/live7MY3d5.jpg

 

oh okay makes sense... must be pretty nice up there

 

Does anyone want to sell me theirs in so cal for a 5ft?

 

Is white still available? Soft Toppers response below.

"Depends on what model you're looking for.

We're discontinuing the white so are out of it in some models."

Bob

 

Oooooo digital camo!

 

The answer I received was that while they have some left-over white, they longer make them so they are unavailable for a newer truck…

So, my black top came and was installed yesterday… Very simple, though the directions did leave some unanswered questions.

I plan to take some pictures today that show the areas I'm unsure of, but in the meantime these are the questions:

1. Top seems to sit too far from the cab with the rails placed where directed (inside corner of front of bed). Has anyone moved those rails forward to close the gap?

2. Adjustment of plastic clamp for rear flap bar. They are slotted for two screws but nothing suggests what adjustment is intended.

3. What is done with the front flap when folding down the top?

Thanks for any ideas.

Gary

 

Im still having issues with my rear closing.. ill take pics of that here after i drink my coffee..

Stump.. if i remember correctly I believed I moved the rails but standby.

for the rest take pics so we know whats up

 

I plan to take some pictures today that show the areas I'm unsure of, but in the meantime these are the questions:

1. Top seems to sit too far from the cab with the rails placed where directed (inside corner of front of bed). Has anyone moved those rails forward to close the gap?
I noticed that I had to move mine around to get it fit flush against the front of the bed.

2. Adjustment of plastic clamp for rear flap bar. They are slotted for two screws but nothing suggests what adjustment is intended.
No real advice there, just screw it in and see what works. You want a tight fit so the back doesn't flap around. Mine takes quite a bit of pushing to get the bar into the plastic clamp but stays in place when travelling at highway speeds, especially with a bed full of camping gear. Only once did the bar pop out and I lost some camping gear, thankfully while offroading and was able to recover the stuff.

3. What is done with the front flap when folding down the top?
I would recommend unzipping the front and either folding it onto the top before folding down the top, or removing it to protect the clear window (sometimes if folded for a long time it gets that hazy color/scratched)

Hope that helps.

 

Hope that helps. [/QUOTE]

It does, thanks!