Any interest in Fj40 safari tops for FST bows

[Living in the Past]

I'm not sure why aftermarket bows come with loose vertical pieces for the B pillar. From the FJ25 thru the last soft top model imported to the US the B pillar was one piece that included bow and two vertical pieces. They no measuring and attaching the vertical pieces. Never heard of any issues on the OEM or Kayline tops made at the time not fitting the factory bows.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

I'm not sure why aftermarket bows come with loose vertical pieces for the B pillar. From the FJ25 thru the last soft top model imported to the US the B pillar was one piece that included bow and two vertical pieces. They no measuring and attaching the vertical pieces. Never heard of any issues on the OEM or Kayline tops made at the time not fitting the factory bows. View attachment 3668646View attachment 3668656View attachment 3668657

At this point there aren’t many options for aftermarket bows. Edit* Unless, like you, a person has a stash of OE bows, TROA seems to be the only game in town..

So, I guess there’s going to be “some assembly required”.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Catching Neutral

Nutsert location?

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@Catching Neutral

Apologies for the bombardment this AM.

Does the TROA have the large 2 bolt foot at the base of the rear posts (Like the Real steel) looking at options for the bracket located on the upper wheel well where the soft top post secures to the wheel well. Can you post a pic?

“Heritage” is showing different options for the part. Just curious what you used.

Thanks again.

 

[Living in the Past]

At this point there aren’t many options for aftermarket bows. Edit* Unless, like you, a person has a stash of OE bows, TROA seems to be the only game in town..

So, I guess there’s going to be “some assembly required”.

Real Steel is no longer making bows? Think the biggest disappointment is all the B pillar bows are straight for soft doors or early hard doors. Nothing for the mid sixties and later hard doors. That's what most people have.To my knowledge no one is making factory style soft doors?

 

[Catching Neutral]

@Chungas Revenge
Yes…if you look at the piece in the far right of the photo you can see two holes.
Attachment point in the horizontal plane and one in the vertical plane.

@Catching Neutral

Nutsert location?

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[Catching Neutral]

@Catching Neutral

Apologies for the bombardment this AM.

Does the TROA have the large 2 bolt foot at the base of the rear posts (Like the Real steel) oozing at options for the bracket located on the upper wheel well where the soft top post secures to the wheel well. Can you post a pic?

“Heritage” is showing different options for the part. Just curious what you used.

Thanks again.

Yes and I’ll post up a photo this evening.

 

[Catching Neutral]

Another photo of the top of the B pillar with the two attachment points. One that it came with and the one I added.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Real Steel is no longer making bows? Think the biggest disappointment is all the B pillar bows are straight for soft doors or early hard doors. Nothing for the mid sixties and later hard doors. That's what most people have.To my knowledge no one is making factory style soft doors?

Their web page has been down with the following message:

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[roma042987]

I'm not sure why aftermarket bows come with loose vertical pieces for the B pillar. From the FJ25 thru the last soft top model imported to the US the B pillar was one piece that included bow and two vertical pieces. They no measuring and attaching the vertical pieces. Never heard of any issues on the OEM or Kayline tops made at the time not fitting the factory bows.

It's due to shipping John. You would have to freight them if they were together. It would also be easy to add a couple of spot welds if desired.

 

[pb4ugo]

I'm not sure why aftermarket bows come with loose vertical pieces for the B pillar. From the FJ25 thru the last soft top model imported to the US the B pillar was one piece that included bow and two vertical pieces. They no measuring and attaching the vertical pieces. Never heard of any issues on the OEM or Kayline tops made at the time not fitting the factory bows. View attachment 3668646View attachment 3668656View attachment 3668657

How much?

 

[Living in the Past]

It's due to shipping John. You would have to freight them if they were together. It would also be easy to add a couple of spot welds if desired.

Believe at one time aftermarket bows were available that the with the pipe was installed in the vertical section and had the bend so only the center pipe with the small arc needed be installed? That would make more sense.


In 2009 these were listed for sale on Mud. After a few days with no interest I bought them. Seller was only willing to put the box outside for pick up. Had to create a UPS account to get them to pick up the box. In the end the shipping cost was double the quote. But for $200 it was not worth not having to reassemble the bows. I couldn't understand why no one was interested in the bows and top for $200. Door were for sale separately but had bunch of rust. These were in MI. The back bow needs a small section replaced before the first bend on one side. An easy fix.

 

[Living in the Past]

How much?

This isn't the classified section and not listing them for sale. Other than the one from 2009 everything else was bought in the last century. Storing this stuff for so long not sure it was worth buying. After buying a soft top model in 1994 and seeing how strong Toyota made their soft top bows I was hooked. I bought an FJ25 in 2002 with the factory and seen those were made from heavier pipe. Not sure of any other soft top bows available for any none military vehicle you can stand on the running board and rock the vehicle side to side and the bows do not flex.

Still think it's a shame no one makes a B pillar for hard doors when no one makes OEM style soft doors. While I don't have all the handles I do have soft doors for all my bows.

 

[pb4ugo]

This isn't the classified section and not listing them for sale. Other than the one from 2009 everything else was bought in the last century. Storing this stuff for so long not sure it was worth buying. After buying a soft top model in 1994 and seeing how strong Toyota made their soft top bows I was hooked. I bought an FJ25 in 2002 with the factory and seen those were made from heavier pipe. Not sure of any other soft top bows available for any none military vehicle you can stand on the running board and rock the vehicle side to side and the bows do not flex.

Still think it's a shame no one makes a B pillar for hard doors when no one makes OEM style soft doors. While I don't have all the handles I do have soft doors for all my bows.

I figured with all the times you posted those same pics in various different threads, including the 2 or 3 times you posted them in this thread, they must be for sale.

 

[Chungas Revenge]

@roma042987

Apologies for the semi hijack. This is a really nice option for the 40 series. I can start a separate thread if this gets clouded with the installation process.

Thanks again!!!

 

[Catching Neutral]

Here ya go @Chungas Revenge ….Happy 4th

 

[Chungas Revenge]

Much obliged…

And a happy Independence Day to you too…!!!

 

[thatcabledude]

I just got a quote from TROA (via ebay messenger because apparently they don't receive the messages from their website contact us form..........)

Took a good little while, but I did get a quote email from their website. Has a $190 charge for freight, but then says “Free shipping”

 

[EWheeler]

Took a good little while, but I did get a quote email from their website. Has a $190 charge for freight, but then says “Free shipping”
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I did get a follow up email today from Albert with a quote. Too bad we are on opposite sides of the country, we could share the free shipping costs!