[89FourRunner]

I am wondering for those of you who have a soft topper brand soft top how well they have held up? I am on the fence about ordering one.

I wanted one for an approaching trip I am taking, what was the ETA from ordering to your door? Is it days or months?

Also, how has it held up in the long term?

[crash813]

Not sure about longevity, but as far as toughness.... I rolled mine when the soft top was on, all the way over. Once we got it back up, soft top was fine. Nothing broke or tore.

[sam24th]

I have one on my 4Runner and it works great. Idk about longevity since I only had it for a year but so far it's great. I got mines about 5 days after I ordered it. I'm pretty sure soft topper keeps them in stock and it isn't a made to order type of deal.

[89FourRunner]

Awesome info thanks guys.

How does the retracting and folding up work? Will I be able to have the soft top conpletely covering the bed, and then on the fly without tools be able to acordian it down and zip it up to have the top off? (and the topper zipped up in the pouch)?

[sam24th]

Originally Posted by 89FourRunner

Awesome info thanks guys.

How does the retracting and folding up work? Will I be able to have the soft top conpletely covering the bed, and then on the fly without tools be able to acordian it down and zip it up to have the top off? (and the topper zipped up in the pouch)?

Definitely dont need any tools to put the top down. I usually just roll up the sides though since I like to have some shade cover in the back kinda like a bikini top. To fold the top down, you unbotton all the snap buttons, fold the sides of the top over, and then just kinda let the frame fold onto itself. I usually then use lil pouch they give you and cover it sorta like a convertible rear. Its quite easy once you do it a few times.

Heres a pic of it folded down when I had it int he garage taking the bodylift off:


Rears sides folded up:


Custom rack I made for it with sides folded up:

[89FourRunner]

Damn that looks great. Good to hear. I think I am going to bite the bullet. I am just afraid of the old murphy law....buy a new soft top for an old truck...spend 900 bucks, two days later you need an engine hahaha.

[89FourRunner]

The big question is do I go with Tan or Black?

I know most people with silver (my runner is silver) go with black - but I googled some wrangler pics of tan soft tops with silver paint jobs and it looks pretty good.

I like the idea of the tan.

Opinions?

[ajohnson]

I have had my softopper for almost 4 years with no problems. It has been slammed against a few trees with no damage. It is one of my favorite upgrades. I recently bought another one for my '07 Tacoma .

[89FourRunner]

I checked out your pics sam24th and ajohnson it looks great.

I spend so much time taking the hardtop off and on in the warmer months I think it is worth the investment. I always need to find a buddy, plan to take it off plan to put it back on watch the weather etc etc. It is a pain in the @$$.

Think I am taking the plunge! Wish they were cheaper!

[ajohnson]

They are expensive, but very good quality and absolutely worth the investment IMO. I like to take mine off for wheeling or just cruising around when I can, only takes a few minutes to fold down or remove completely.

Let it warm up in the sun before setting it up, it is very tight when cold especially when it is new.

[89yodaruner]

Ive had mine for a year and its awesome, only gripe is when the temperature starts dropping for the season change, the material becomes very hard to work with. But as everyone has stated very durable, get the tinted version IMO well worth it, i personally dont like people being able to see in my vehicles.

[89FourRunner]

It is on its way!

I sent them an email and they answered immediately. They shipped the item same day, and the ETA is very soon.

That was the deciding factor.

I sent an email to a competitor (who will not be named) two weeks ago and never got an email back or anything - yet that competitor has posted on instagram several times lol.

Anyway - I am glad to hear everyone loves it - it seems awesome to be able to roll up the sides, but the full retraction in just a few minutes is what has me sold.

[TOY2G]

Originally Posted by crash813

Not sure about longevity, but as far as toughness.... I rolled mine when the soft top was on, all the way over. Once we got it back up, soft top was fine. Nothing broke or tore.

That looks like Gilmer with all that red dirt. Did you rebuild the Runner?

[crash813]

Originally Posted by TOY2G

That looks like Gilmer with all that red dirt. Did you rebuild the Runner?

Yup Gilmer. F*****n red dirt has been falling in my face for 6 months now. She's getting close to done now though. Takes a little longer when you spend as much time upgrading things as fixing things! You can see pics near the end of my build thread. Link in my sig.

[89FourRunner]

I got it all installed today.

Quick questions - 1. can I use the factory glass window with this soft top?
2. How to I completely fold this thing down and zip it up in the pouch? Do I have to completely unsnapp it from the cab and the sides, but leave it stapped to the rear support bar?
Here are a few quick crappy pics: