4runner soft tops

4RUNNY · 03-21-07, 12:26 PM

I'm looking for a nice 4runner soft top for this summer. Kayline recently went out of buisness and I don't think I'm willing to pay for a new can-back. Does anyone out there know where I can get my hands on a new or used kayline or a used canback?

Brian

Ripper · 03-21-07, 12:52 PM

I called Can-Back a year or so ago just to get info and pricing from them. When they told me how much I said "No way would I pay that much, what else you got", then they offered me an older version, without the rubberized coating on the inside, for half price

They also threw in some large scraps, the stuff that is cut away during production, so I could do my door panels. Asking never hurts. GOOD LUCK!

bkg · 03-21-07, 01:01 PM

I LOVE my can-back....

okefenokeefzj80 · 03-21-07, 02:34 PM

Can anyone post up pics of their soft tops? My friend has a late 80s 4 runner and wants to do this as well for the summer. He nor I have heard of Can Back ... just Kayline.

Thanks in advance

4RUNNY · 03-21-07, 03:14 PM

How does the can back perform at highway speeds?

Bear80 · 03-21-07, 04:03 PM

I'm curious about the cheaper verson of the canback. The ones I've seen are great but just not worth doubling the price of the whole car.

bkg · 03-21-07, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okefenokeefzj80

Can anyone post up pics of their soft tops? My friend has a late 80s 4 runner and wants to do this as well for the summer. He nor I have heard of Can Back ... just Kayline.

Thanks in advance

Pics of my 88 w/ can-back:

Yes, it's louder than the hard top, but not much. Hard top only goes on for Winter (so I can use the 4Runner as a storage device.

). The entire union can be unbolted and taken off in one piece; no real need to break it down if you have a place to store as a whole. No leaks, sides and back roll up safari style. Very, very nice.

4RUNNY · 03-21-07, 04:46 PM

I called them earlier today. They are no longer available. God d*** it. 4Runner tops just got alot more difficult and $$$$ to find. How much for your canback or kayline?

bkg · 03-21-07, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RUNNY

I called them earlier today. They are no longer available. God d*** it. 4Runner tops just got alot more difficult and $$$$ to find. How much for your canback or kayline?

Really? I knew I should have bought that company when it went up for sale last time; lots of good opportunity with it...

I'll sell you mine for $1200 + shipping. Includes the roof-rack mounts.

4RUNNY · 03-21-07, 06:52 PM

Thanks

bkg · 03-21-07, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RUNNY

Thanks

I'm a giver.

Are they really not making them anymore? their site says they expected to start delivering in March.

texapino · 03-21-07, 09:35 PM

bkg, where did you get the rack for your canback?

bkg · 03-21-07, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texapino

bkg, where did you get the rack for your canback?

That rack was made by the PO and he kept it when I picked up the truck... It was just a cobbled together unit made out of 1x1 tubing. It bolted up to the Can Back rack mounts (which I have) with some u-bolts. I really like the Can Back mounts, to be honest; if my garage was taller (only have a 7' door), I'd consider building another rack/basket around the mounts.

4RUNNY · 03-21-07, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkg

I'm a giver.

Are they really not making them anymore? their site says they expected to start delivering in March.

Kayline isn't making tops anymore. Canback is but that large sum of money would be better suited for a SAS. I can't justify spending that much for their top.

bkg · 03-22-07, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RUNNY

Kayline isn't making tops anymore. Canback is but that large sum of money would be better suited for a SAS. I can't justify spending that much for their top.

Your post said "them," so I assumed incorrectly that you meant Can Bak...

okefenokeefzj80 · 03-22-07, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkg

Pics of my 88 w/ can-back:

Yes, it's louder than the hard top, but not much. Hard top only goes on for Winter (so I can use the 4Runner as a storage device.

). The entire union can be unbolted and taken off in one piece; no real need to break it down if you have a place to store as a whole. No leaks, sides and back roll up safari style. Very, very nice.

Thanks for the pictures...The top looks awesome!

BOGDOG · 03-22-07, 11:22 AM

I just read an article about a new top company I believe they took over Kayline. Not sure if thet are producing 4Runner tops though. I will look for article.

Red_Chili · 03-22-07, 02:17 PM

Love my Can-Back. Didn't love the prices on the rack or mounts, made my own faux raingutter type mounts.

Works great at 80+. Wouldn't use another top.

4RUNNY · 03-22-07, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOGDOG

I just read an article about a new top company I believe they took over Kayline. Not sure if thet are producing 4Runner tops though. I will look for article.

Let me know as soon as you find out. I need this thing by may 18th. I'm leaving for Cali for the summer with my toy on that date!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red_Chili

Love my Can-Back. Didn't love the prices on the rack or mounts, made my own faux raingutter type mounts.

Works great at 80+. Wouldn't use another top.

I wish I could let myself spend that much money. Those tops look great and I know they are high quality.

Thanks for the info guys.

Brian

hobiesbestfriend · 03-25-07, 01:03 PM

This is the company that took over for Kayline. Or basically they bought the rights to all their designs I believe.

http://www.specialtytopco.com/

WristPin · 03-25-07, 02:07 PM

i went to a army surplus store. found a green canvas lean-to. i used that for a top. used the rope on each end, tied it down to the bolts. makes it look like a turtle back. very cool. i never did take any pics. will this summer

4RUNNY · 04-11-07, 02:18 PM

I talked with can back shortly last night. The guy said they are in the process of constructing 4RUNNER tops right now, about thirty have already been made. They all come with side windows and are available in black, grey, and tan. bkg, I have one more question about their top.

If you don't have a roof rack attached, can you remove the whole piece of canvas while leaving the framing in place if you want more open air then just rolling the sides and back of the can back up or is the roof of the top not easily removable w/ the frame attached?

Thanks

r0nin89 · 04-11-07, 02:54 PM

Could always make your own. Theres some good threads around on it.

swamprunner · 04-15-07, 07:50 AM

I have an extra one for a toyota pickup I'll sell you...wouldn't really do you much good though b/c it's way different than the 4runner. I love the one I have on my 4runner. But is stole it from a guy for $400. It's the stainless one too. There's a reason they cost twice as much as the kaylines. Kayline sucks...they are a complete piece of shit. Your better off throwing $500 in the toilet. The don't last and they are quality is poor. Plus you have to drill a million holes in your body.

4RUNNY · 04-15-07, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4RUNNY

If you don't have a roof rack attached, can you remove the whole piece of canvas while leaving the framing in place if you want more open air then just rolling the sides and back of the can back up or is the roof of the top not easily removable w/ the frame attached?

Thanks

So Swamprunner, can you answer this question for me?

03-21-07, 12:26 PM	#1
4RUNNY IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rolla, MO, the middle of everywhere TLCA# 16548 Posts: 119	4runner soft tops I'm looking for a nice 4runner soft top for this summer. Kayline recently went out of buisness and I don't think I'm willing to pay for a new can-back. Does anyone out there know where I can get my hands on a new or used kayline or a used canback? Brian __________________ '89 4RUNNER SR5 V6, BJSpacers, on 33's FJ40 some day soon

03-21-07, 01:01 PM	#3
bkg IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 547	I LOVE my can-back.... __________________ Brian K. Gallus

03-21-07, 02:34 PM	#4
okefenokeefzj80 Swamp Tested Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Okefenokee, GA Posts: 433	Can anyone post up pics of their soft tops? My friend has a late 80s 4 runner and wants to do this as well for the summer. He nor I have heard of Can Back ... just Kayline. Thanks in advance __________________ 94 fzj80--locked and definitely not stock 81 hj47 w/ 2f conversion

03-21-07, 03:14 PM	#5
4RUNNY IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rolla, MO, the middle of everywhere TLCA# 16548 Posts: 119	How does the can back perform at highway speeds? __________________ '89 4RUNNER SR5 V6, BJSpacers, on 33's FJ40 some day soon

03-21-07, 04:03 PM	#6
Bear80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS TLCA# 14779 Posts: 2,496	I'm curious about the cheaper verson of the canback. The ones I've seen are great but just not worth doubling the price of the whole car. __________________ 40th FZJ80 - Range Rover Recovery Vehicle Alamo City Land Cruisers -Benjamin-

03-21-07, 12:52 PM	#2
Ripper IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sin City (Vegas) Posts: 42	I called Can-Back a year or so ago just to get info and pricing from them. When they told me how much I said "No way would I pay that much, what else you got", then they offered me an older version, without the rubberized coating on the inside, for half price They also threw in some large scraps, the stuff that is cut away during production, so I could do my door panels. Asking never hurts. GOOD LUCK!

03-21-07, 04:46 PM	#8
4RUNNY IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rolla, MO, the middle of everywhere TLCA# 16548 Posts: 119	I called them earlier today. They are no longer available. God d*** it. 4Runner tops just got alot more difficult and $$$$ to find. How much for your canback or kayline? __________________ '89 4RUNNER SR5 V6, BJSpacers, on 33's FJ40 some day soon

03-21-07, 06:52 PM	#10
4RUNNY IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rolla, MO, the middle of everywhere TLCA# 16548 Posts: 119	Thanks __________________ '89 4RUNNER SR5 V6, BJSpacers, on 33's FJ40 some day soon

03-21-07, 09:35 PM	#12
texapino IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 50	bkg, where did you get the rack for your canback?

03-22-07, 11:22 AM	#17
BOGDOG IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: White Lake Mi Posts: 13	I just read an article about a new top company I believe they took over Kayline. Not sure if thet are producing 4Runner tops though. I will look for article.

03-22-07, 02:17 PM	#18
Red_Chili IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Littleton, CO TLCA# 13257 Posts: 68	Love my Can-Back. Didn't love the prices on the rack or mounts, made my own faux raingutter type mounts. Works great at 80+. Wouldn't use another top. __________________ -Bill Rising Sun 4x4 Land Use Coordinator 1987/1990/1996/1984/1986 5VZ-FE SAS 4Runner Yeah, I know, but about the only 1987 part on it anymore is the body[edit: even that ain't 1987 now...] What is a minitruck guy doing on a Land Schmooser forum, anyway??!?!

03-25-07, 01:03 PM	#20
hobiesbestfriend IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 236	This is the company that took over for Kayline. Or basically they bought the rights to all their designs I believe. http://www.specialtytopco.com/ __________________ 81 BJ60 Completely Gutted, Bobbed 33" 85 Toyota 4Runner 5" Lift, 33 BFG's, OBA, Custom F/R Bumpers with Swing out Tire Carrier, Warn 8274. Misc other stuff

04-11-07, 02:18 PM	#22
4RUNNY IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rolla, MO, the middle of everywhere TLCA# 16548 Posts: 119	I talked with can back shortly last night. The guy said they are in the process of constructing 4RUNNER tops right now, about thirty have already been made. They all come with side windows and are available in black, grey, and tan. bkg, I have one more question about their top. If you don't have a roof rack attached, can you remove the whole piece of canvas while leaving the framing in place if you want more open air then just rolling the sides and back of the can back up or is the roof of the top not easily removable w/ the frame attached? Thanks __________________ '89 4RUNNER SR5 V6, BJSpacers, on 33's FJ40 some day soon

04-11-07, 02:54 PM	#23
r0nin89 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Point Pleasant, NJ TLCA# 17326 Posts: 104	Could always make your own. Theres some good threads around on it. __________________ 1995 Ext Cab Pickup Allpro SAS w/ toy 8in and 36x12.5 militarys to come

04-15-07, 07:50 AM	#24
swamprunner IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 101	I have an extra one for a toyota pickup I'll sell you...wouldn't really do you much good though b/c it's way different than the 4runner. I love the one I have on my 4runner. But is stole it from a guy for $400. It's the stainless one too. There's a reason they cost twice as much as the kaylines. Kayline sucks...they are a complete piece of shit. Your better off throwing $500 in the toilet. The don't last and they are quality is poor. Plus you have to drill a million holes in your body.

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