Need advice on Soft Top
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RickGyver
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Need advice on Soft Top
It's been over 20 yrs since I've bought a soft top ($299 !!) My Best Top (I believe they used to be made in Golden!)has snaps and I'm feeling a new one in my future. Need some advice on who to buy it from and which top to get,,,,,Best, Rampage etc. What ya think!? Who's the best "org" to send my $ to!?? Also, may sell mine which has been in basement for several years. thx
- Justin
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
Moved to Chit Chat, you'll likely get more replies there. Bestop is generally regarded as the best bang for the buck. What does your budget look like?
- rdanford
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
I have the Bestop and it is perfect for my needs and fit my budget.
Royce
1977 Bronco...EFI, ViperBuilt C4, PS, PB, cut with 33's - Rebuild coming
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1977 Bronco...EFI, ViperBuilt C4, PS, PB, cut with 33's - Rebuild coming
1987 Porsche 951...LS1 swap - SOLD
2006 4Runner V8 Sport Edition
1998 4Runner...DD with 333k and counting
- airbur
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
I'd also suggest the Bestop. I installed mine earlier this year and couldn't be happier.
One thing to consider.....if you have a lift and keep your Bronco in the garage....the Bestop will increase it's total height a few inches. I have a 2.5" lift, 1" body lift, and 35" tires and it just barely clears the top of the garage door opening.
One thing to consider.....if you have a lift and keep your Bronco in the garage....the Bestop will increase it's total height a few inches. I have a 2.5" lift, 1" body lift, and 35" tires and it just barely clears the top of the garage door opening.
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RickGyver
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
Sorry,,, I meant to say Kayline, not Bestop !
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
The things I don't like about the best top is the middle bow is to high and windows are small. I like the kayline/etc/rampage tops.
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74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
I read everything I could on CB.com about the BesTop and Rampage. The new Rampage Black Denim material is really cool and it is $100 less. I saw Airbur pull the trigger on a BesTop and that swayed me back to BesTop since he researches this stuff more than anyone. When I was finally ready to pull the trigger on a top, I called Wild Horses. After talking to them, I chose the BesTop. Wild Horses did not say one was better than the other, I just asked which one the guys at the shop buy themselves. End of the day, both tops are great. If one was junk, you would see a movement one way or the other - but there is not. It may come down to what ZOSO said - how it looks. My BesTop is less than an inch of hitting my garage door so I cannot get larger 35" tires, so the center bow height and windshield riser are a consideration.
FYI - If ya want tan, I think BC Broncos is doing a limited run of 25 Rampage tops in spice/tan.
My only regret is that 1 week after installing my BesTop, DNewman posted up his new black Canback/BC Bronco top for sale. If he posted it a week earlier, I would have returned my BesTop and bought his CanBack/BC.
FYI - If ya want tan, I think BC Broncos is doing a limited run of 25 Rampage tops in spice/tan.
My only regret is that 1 week after installing my BesTop, DNewman posted up his new black Canback/BC Bronco top for sale. If he posted it a week earlier, I would have returned my BesTop and bought his CanBack/BC.
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Re: Need advice on Soft Top
Rick, let me know if you decide to sell your Kayline. I seem to be collecting them.