Soft Top Questions (1 Viewer)

[badsamaritan]

I recently bought back my old 1968 FJ40, that was originally a hard top. Hard top and the old best top are long gone, currently all I have is a bikini top. I really like the look of the OEM style tops, but not sure what is involved in going that route. For those that have them:

1. I need to buy the top and the bow kit, anything else?
2. Is there a OEM top maker that offers either a soft door or a soft half upper that I can use with aqualu half doors?
3. It looks like I need to add footman loops at a couple of spots around the tub, are there tops that use foot loops in the interior of the tub like a bikini or best top? Wondering if I dont have add a lot of holes around the tub on my rig.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jmylie]

I was going to recommend Dirt Road Tops but her website is blank, however her Facebook page:

Dirt Road Tops | Easley SC

Dirt Road Tops, Easley, South Carolina. 1,245 likes · 9 talking about this. Land Cruiser Soft Tops

www.facebook.com

Another:

Soft Tops and Bows - SOR OEM Replacement Style - Specter Off-Road

Toyota Land Cruiser parts since 1983. From the oldest FJ25 and FJ40 to FJ45 BJ40 FJ55 FJ60 BJ60 FJ62 FJ70 BJ70 FJ80 and 100 Series, SOR has the largest selection of top quality new and used OEM and aftermarket Land Cruiser parts in stock in the world. Specializing in restoration parts for both...

www.sor.com

 

[badsamaritan]

There's a thread on here about here being non-responsive to customers that have paid in full. I think I'll have to pass until she is in a better spot. I do really like her magnet approach after seeing a video on it.

 

[Living in the Past]

Have a 69 and 73 factory bows and doors I've run on my 68 FHT over the years. Tops are Kayline.

When buying bows need to keep in mind factory soft doors and hard doors use different B pillar bow. Most aftermarket B pillar bows are straight to work with soft doors which are much more difficult to find than hard doors. No one is making aftermarket factory style soft doors that I know of. I bought most of what I have well before the 40 series became popular. Since then prices for cruisers and parts have gone crazy. Others would have a better idea which route, soft top or hard top would be cheaper.