Can you repalce the metal sides on the fiberglass 4runner top? If so are they available new, or something to get from a donor hard top? I was thinking bout welding on some new metal but that is some thin stuff.

 

metal sides ? are you talkin the "L" trims ?

check these out




easy and cheep .


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Oh Yes.. Oh yes. How much are they? How do they repalce the old? Do they jsut cover, or actually repalce them? The website doesnt have an stats on them. But i like.

 

you replace them ..


http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/l_trim_install.htm

" easy peasy "


prices are on the site ... http://www.toyotafiberglass.com/4runner.htm

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When i did a rebuild of my top i replaced both of mine becuase they were rusted out.

I cannot remember if you have to remove the window to get them out or not... i am sure there was some reason why i had to take my windows out.

I found 2 in rust free condition for $10, then i just sanded and panted. But it may be harder to find these rust free where you live because it seems to be pretty common to rust out.

 

all you needis a flat head or a pry bar and start prying!!!! comes out out all in one!!

 

You have to take the window out because the L-trim screws on from the back side. It is held on the top with butyl tape, which you need to cut through.