i haven't seen too many pics of 1st gen runners without the top on. i just bought a 1st gen a few weeks ago and i'm not going to take the top off till it gets warmer. i'm wondering what it will look like. can someone post some pics or links?

 

Here are some PICS for ya.

 

Those pics look pretty sick. I have an '87 too and am thinking about doing the same thing. Thanks for the pics.

 

I know I love it. I want to keep off all summer or get a soft top for it.

 

My dad used to take the back off of our '84 Bronco and I open air motoring in the summer is hard to beat.

 

Here is a shot of my '88 the other weekend at my property.
Once i get into my house and have a spot for the top i can take it off ALOT more

 

Edit: made picture smaller, and Yes... it WAS leaning to the passenger side... darn t-bars...

 

those are SWEET. i can't wait to take the top off mine and cruise the dunes. have you guys had any problems with leaking after you put them back on?

 

Heck yeah, I always wanted a 1st Gen cause I love the way they look topless
(hmm I guess love the way a lot of things look topless actually)

But anywho I ended up gettin a 91, but I'm still lookin fwd to hittin up the dunes in a few weeks, maybe we could set up a 4runner meet out at silver lake one of these days.

 

i'm all up for meeting at silver lake sometime. but i only know of you, me, and one other person from michigan (as of yet). i've only been on the forum for a few months now.

 

I have had no problems. I usually try to have 2 other people to help put it on. It should take a 1/2 hour to take off, and 1/2 to put back on.

 

Oh boy, Looks like I will be doing the same this year

 

Just leave me room to Porter Cable my rig in that thar big garage of yours

 

I'd also like to know if any of you who've removed the shell have had problems with water leaking in after you've re-installed?

And as far as soft tops go, I don't think you can beat a CanBack.

You've gotta love this.

 

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Just leave me room to Porter Cable my rig in that thar big garage of yours

You got it!

 

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I'd also like to know if any of you who've removed the shell have had problems with water leaking in after you've re-installed?

The first time i took the top off i worked the rubber seal real good with some RV silicone.
This really softened up the seal and i haven't had any leaking.

 

I have removed three or four times, and it doesn't leak. The can-back is expensive, Downey has a soft top for $200.

 

Here's some shots of my '85 from my first Rubicon crossing:








I now run a Kayline soft top:

 

That is what Downey carries(kayline).

 

hehe, it looks like a mini tacoma