hey all!

i started making my own soft top, following the Canback style of snap-on top over a fixed tubular frame.

i finished the fabric portion, and was field testing it over my original Canback frame. But I found an issue with the fabric i used, basically being so light and soft it was TOO light, and so where it snaps to the cab, the wind was able to flip it up a little. This allowed some rain seepage, so i took it back off.

The plan was to reinforce the front edge so it couldn't be flipped up by the wind, and test again. But some "life $#!+" happened and the new top has been in a storage bin since.

i'll eventually finish this. I've got some very detailed plans so that once it's complete, i can give them to a fabricator and mass produce them. But i just found the pictures i'd taken of the prototype, so figured i'd share them. Enjoy.

 

I was expecting blue tarp and broom sticks. Wow you have talent. No one would expect that to have cost less than $700.

 

^ x2
Sweet...

 

lmao! thanks.

no that's the top o' the line Sunbrella material . Once I get the fitment tested perfectly to the original frame, i'll then duplicate the frame. Then I'll find a local shop to make me about a dozen to start, and i'll offer them for sale to the YT community.
I've already adjusted measurements to fine-tune the shape of the windows, I want them as close as possible to the shape of the hardtop's glass.

if i get this done right with the materials i want, i should be able to sell them for just under $500 each for the black, and a little more for tan or red, plus an option for dark smoke windows.

 

What? No camouflage versions?

 

nice work... it's nice to see some competition for this!

i have a different brand but those looking for options will have them.

keep up the good work!!

joel

 

sshh! that was gonna be a secret! lol

most likely woodland and desert, but anything Sunbrella offers is a possibility.

idk how anyone could make a 4Runner accessory that didn't come in a camo option!

 

That is awesome!!!

 

NICE! I'm interested when you get it all bugs worked out.
Are you going to make the frame easy to remove to reinstall the hardtop?
Or possibly have a option for a quick removal frame?
Keep us posted, for that reasonable price I'm interested in two.
Very nice & good luck getting it going.

 

I agree with.... Well pretty much all the comments above. I want, subscribed!!!

 

quick change frame removal = socket wrench or

 

I own a Can-Back and love the design, since i can still use the roof for storage using the roof rails. I am going to need a new softop soon. I contacted Can-Back but they will not sell just the soft-top without the frame.

3 Suggestions:
1 - On the sides make three straps to hold the sides up.
2 - Use fastex clips instead for all the straps/webbing (makes install and rolling sides up so much easier, over time the straps/webbing material breakdown and don't slide thru the buckles easily).
3 - Mimic the 4Runner removable top window pattern, like your top now but add the rear side windows.

Visability with my Can-Back sucks, the hardtop is way better to see out.
Nice work

 

Did you ever get those made to sell?