4runner soft tops

[4RUNNY]

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]

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]

I LOVE my can-back....

 

[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

 

[4RUNNY]

How does the can back perform at highway speeds?

 

[Bear80]

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]

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. ;p ). 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]

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]

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]

Thanks

 

[bkg]

Thanks

I'm a giver.

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

 

[texapino]

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

 

[bkg]

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]

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]

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]

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. ;p ). 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]

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]

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]

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!

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]

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/