FJ40 car cover

calixto · 09-21-09, 10:33 AM

I finally got the measurements off the 04-06 Wrangler Unlimited (2 Door long wheel base) and it is really similar to the 40. I ended up going with a waterproof breathable cover from Empire Car Covers JEEP Wrangler Unlimited 2006 that I found through Amazon. A little more expensive $109 but it sounds pretty bomber. Here are the demensions of the Wrangler Unlimited as compared to MY 40...btw I have a Ehsan top and bows on which is close to a hard top in rear height terms so take that into account. It keeps pushing my spacing together when I post so basically the 1st dem is the Jeep and 2nd dem is FJ40.

04-06 Wrangler Unlimited VS 1973 FJ40 w OEM style bows and grill guard

Overall Length(rear tire to front bumper)
173" VS 166"
Cab height (measured from seat bottoms)
42" VS 39"
Rear tire to windshield(cab)
112" VS 83"
Lip of rear tub to highest point of roll bar (cab height)
49" VS 32"
Width of cab w/o mirrors
60" VS 56"
Width of cab w/ mirrors
70" VS 70"

Pretty darn close. I might end up getting one of the Best Top cab cover too just so I don't have to hassle with a full cover all the time but gonna wait and see how much I would need it.

Trollhole · 09-21-09, 11:49 AM

Have the PP III cover on the 55. Been on it for over a year. Did a good job of keeping the rain off at first. Not so much now. otted through on the top due to the sun. Melted in several spots when the backpack leaf blower got to close.

All in all worth the 65 dollars I spent on it. It was cheap.

By the way a cover designed for a 4 dr s-10 works pretty good for 55's

jimmayor007 · 09-26-09, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

Have the PP III cover on the 55. Been on it for over a year. Did a good job of keeping the rain off at first. Not so much now. otted through on the top due to the sun. Melted in several spots when the backpack leaf blower got to close.

All in all worth the 65 dollars I spent on it. It was cheap.

By the way a cover designed for a 4 dr s-10 works pretty good for 55's

different covers have longer warranties. (usually more money the longer it lasts)

lostmarbles · 09-26-09, 01:36 PM

"Car covers" are great for storing a prized vehicle indoors to protect it from "indoor dust" and "indoor bird sh#t".

But outdoors they do more harm than good.

Wind chaffs the fabric and eyelets against your paint and the whole thing provides the ideal micro-climate to encourage rust.

So if you're storing your cruiser outdoors - even in a coastal environment - I'd recommend leaving it uncovered rather than using any type of car cover.

And not fully winding-up (leaving small gaps) your passenger and driver windows helps to reduce the moisture-level inside your vehicle too. (Maybe not needed in "Arizona" or "The Great Sandy" though!

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That's my 2c............

calixto · 09-26-09, 03:20 PM

Finally got the cover today, it's actually made by "Budge". Fits great. I think I will go with the cover for the rain and overnight dew.

1973Guppie · 09-29-09, 03:05 PM

so I got the rampage car cover and am very pleased! it is fabric but has a good waterproof coating on it. For the $$ spent I am happy, good quality, not sure how much it will last but at that price I can buy a new one each 2 years. It came with a nice cable and lock as well.

keikoroo · 09-30-09, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1973Guppie

so I got the rampage car cover and am very pleased! it is fabric but has a good waterproof coating on it. For the $$ spent I am happy, good quality, not sure how much it will last but at that price I can buy a new one each 2 years. It came with a nice cable and lock as well.

Who did you order the cover from and what car was it made for?
I see one on Amazon that is the Rampage 1201 w/3 layers, is that the one you have?
Thanks

1973Guppie · 09-30-09, 05:01 PM

yes, the one from amazon, I posted a prior link....

jimmayor007 · 11-03-09, 02:04 PM

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I ended up going with a waterproof breathable cover from Empire Car Covers JEEP Wrangler Unlimited 2006 that I found through Amazon. A little more expensive $109 but it sounds pretty bomber. Here are the demensions of the Wrangler Unlimited as compared to MY 40...btw I have a Ehsan top and bows on which is close to a hard top in rear height terms so take that into account. It keeps pushing my spacing together when I post so basically the 1st dem is the Jeep and 2nd dem is FJ40.

^1 on empire, been very happy with it fit was right on.