what purpose does the rubber cap serve on the tub? (1 Viewer)

[workingdog]

When mounting top to tub, I bought the proper 'gasket' for between the top and tub which consisted of two strips of black foam, that will cushion and quiet the top to tub connection, and length of rubber cap for the lip of the tub. What purpose does that cap serve. The first is already snug, if I put it on, the top will sit higher. Can I go without?

 

[4Cruisers]

Here's some more insight:

Hardtop to Tub Weatherstrip for '73 to '84 Land Cruiser FJ40 - LH and RH

High quality reproduction hardtop to tub weatherstrip for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Fits model years '73 to '84. Equivalent to OEM part numbers 61688-90308 (L) and 61687-90308 (R). Get the same functional part at great savings. Check out a customer install video!Note: These seals are made to...

www.cityracerllc.com

 

[workingdog]

Thanks for that, that's totally different than the one I bought. I'm confused.

 

[GA Architect]

When mounting top to tub, I bought the proper 'gasket' for between the top and tub which consisted of two strips of black foam, that will cushion and quiet the top to tub connection, and length of rubber cap for the lip of the tub. What purpose does that cap serve. The first is already snug, if I put it on, the top will sit higher. Can I go without?

Use both. Some info on helping set the side, the trick, baby powder: -> Hardtop-to-Tub weatherstrip

 

[4Cruisers]

Where did you buy yours from?

 

[4Cruisers]

Use both. Some info on helping set the side, the trick, baby powder: -> Hardtop-to-Tub weatherstrip

Thanks for the link, I'll be re-assembling my '71 FJ40 next year (hopefully before Solid Axle Summit #4 in early August).

 

[workingdog]

This is what I got from Cool Cruisers - totally different.

 

[GA Architect]

This is what I got from Cool Cruisers - totally different.

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If available, OEM works best. Not sure where that CCOT part/weatherstripping goes, but doesn't look right for the application you mentioned.

 

[GA Architect]

Rear Packing: 61534-60011 (3/69 - 7/80) (x2)

Upper Side Panel Weatherstripping: 61687-90301 & 61688-90301

Or use the part numbers here -> click me <- to help a MUD member.

 

[Jdc1]

This is what I got from Cool Cruisers - totally different.

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That looks like an aftermarket “substitution”. Check out www.cityracerllc.com for some good aftermarket replicas. Is the oem still available?

 

[Living in the Past]

When mounting top to tub, I bought the proper 'gasket' for between the top and tub which consisted of two strips of black foam, that will cushion and quiet the top to tub connection, and length of rubber cap for the lip of the tub. What purpose does that cap serve. The first is already snug, if I put it on, the top will sit higher. Can I go without?

If you leave the weatherstripping off the cap and water gets in and over the lip the lower weatherstripping is there water will be trapped between the lower weatherstripping and the lip of the tub. keeping things dry will help prevent rust.

 

[Rigger]

If available, OEM works best.

x2.

This statement applies to pretty much any ‘40 part.

 

[kurtnkegger]

I bought the same gasket set from Cool Cruisers. Pretty cheesy, and not really worth the money even though it was pretty cheap anyway. Regardless, I installed mine, stuck the sticky to the top half of the sides, as I like to go topless in the summer, and didn't want to have the foam stuck to my tub. I use the edging, and seems to keep the area between the metal top and tub dry.

My next set will be from City Racer. I bought his cap gasket, and it's super nice...