Wadesters
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I have a 1980 with a metal tech cage. I don’t think so but is it possible to have a factory soft top with it. I have a family style bikini top currently. Thank you
Is an OEM softop possible with a metal tech cage (1 Viewer)
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Maybe ask Metal Tech
Not factory, but I had a bestop over my Mt family cage last winter. Plenty of room.
Living in the Past
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Think it will close. The FST bows short radius bend compared to the hard top which even with the same overall height it will have more clearance at the sides.
BeerM3
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Yes sir, it does. One Piece at a Time... - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/one-piece-at-a-time.1045474/post-11981944 I didn't do the bend on the back of the cage quite like you did, but I don't see that causing any interference.
Edit: I took another look when I was in the garage. It does have that same factory bend on the back MT hoop.
Edit: I took another look when I was in the garage. It does have that same factory bend on the back MT hoop.
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BeerM3
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Soft top Installed.
He posted a pic with it fitting so yes I believe it will fit 
Living in the Past
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Those look like aftermarket bows not OEM. Radius bends are not short as OEM. I know some aftermarket bows the B pillar tube has adjustable an height. Is slips inside the sheet metal.
I have seen multiple FJ40's sporting full MT cages with both factory and real steel bows (the curve of the bows will not be a factor). Unless the installer of the MT cage went out of the way to raise the height of the cage for a tall end user, it should fit. The closest point of interference should be the A-pillar cage hoop right behind the windshield frame. If that tube is higher than the top lip of the windshield frame by more than 1/2" you could have an interference issue with the canvas touching the roll bar. There is usually enough slack in the canvass at that point but it will show a rounded front edge instead of the relatively crisp front edge of the typical soft top installation.
