Post by td4runner on Jun 15, 2006 18:06:53 GMT -5
I got a top from TPI, phone 615-826-8853, they specialize in landcruiser parts. This top is made for a fj40, but it works perfectly for a 4runner. The top was $45, also a piece of metal conduit, velcro strap and a 2x6 also used. First I took the 2x6 and traced the contour of the shell and drilled the holes to match the cab and used a router to cut a groove in one side for the wand that's sewn in the top to slide into[img src="http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/tdowless/topbracket.jpg"![]()
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Then I took a piece of conduit and filled it with sand and taped the ends, since I dont have a pipe bender. I bent it until so it was a tad higher than the roll bar, and poured the sand out. I painted it black, tip: I cleaned it with lacquer cleaner and primed it with metal etching primer then painted it black. I flattened the ends a little and drilled holes on each end. These holes line up with the threaded holes in the roll bar. I used a smaller bolt that would slide right through and just snug it up, then attach a velcro strap over it and the roll bar. This strap actually holds it up, not the bolts.
Then I attach the piece of wood to the cab. I use some bolts a little longer than the stock. I lay the top on the roof bottom side up and push the wand down between the weather stripping and the wood. It's easier to start in the center, and tighten as you work to the outside.
I attached 2 footman loops (which came with the top) to the back for the straps, I guess you could use the 2 loops on the bed. The straps are the only modification to the top, I had the straps shortened about 10 inches because the buckle would stretch too close to the tailgate.
Then stretch the top over the push up bar and the roll bar and attach the straps to the footman loops.
Then I took a piece of conduit and filled it with sand and taped the ends, since I dont have a pipe bender. I bent it until so it was a tad higher than the roll bar, and poured the sand out. I painted it black, tip: I cleaned it with lacquer cleaner and primed it with metal etching primer then painted it black. I flattened the ends a little and drilled holes on each end. These holes line up with the threaded holes in the roll bar. I used a smaller bolt that would slide right through and just snug it up, then attach a velcro strap over it and the roll bar. This strap actually holds it up, not the bolts.
Then I attach the piece of wood to the cab. I use some bolts a little longer than the stock. I lay the top on the roof bottom side up and push the wand down between the weather stripping and the wood. It's easier to start in the center, and tighten as you work to the outside.
I attached 2 footman loops (which came with the top) to the back for the straps, I guess you could use the 2 loops on the bed. The straps are the only modification to the top, I had the straps shortened about 10 inches because the buckle would stretch too close to the tailgate.
Then stretch the top over the push up bar and the roll bar and attach the straps to the footman loops.
. so if N E body needs some kool ideas 
just send me a post 
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