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Post by malone on Aug 26, 2008 19:02:31 GMT -5
Stirrin' it up since it's been a little dead around here. Looks like they are finally making the fastback for the TJ and still in the works on one for the LJs, which means it will probably be another 2 years. Anyone else want one? I love the idea. I hate the bulky soft top with the cross-members.  |
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Post by moneypit on Aug 27, 2008 17:29:31 GMT -5
I don't think I would buy one. It just cuts down on the rear area storage. Maybe I would change my mind if I saw one open.
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Post by Belfast on Aug 27, 2008 18:39:59 GMT -5
I kinda like the look on a TJ, but think it looks a little funny on an LJ. Plus I don't think it would really be all that less-bulky than the stock top. I would have to see it / try it out in person to really pass judgment though.
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Post by sylvanis on Aug 27, 2008 20:07:43 GMT -5
It kind of reminds me of the Barker Top www.barkertop.com/images/up.jpg At least the Barkertop is a motorized top. My wife would love to have a top that she doesn't have to put too much effort into taking down No fast top for me thanks. |
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Post by wilcav on Aug 28, 2008 8:53:47 GMT -5
The barker was terrible. I love this idea. If you look on the site, when you unzip the windows they are stored in a neat little compartment on top of safari top. Makes it nice for those of us living in the 3 PM, 10 minute thunderstorm everyday areas.
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Post by malone on Aug 28, 2008 9:54:28 GMT -5
Makes it nice for those of us living in the 3 PM, 10 minute thunderstorm everyday areas. My thoughts exactly. Having to roll around with the top on all of the time because of the chance of an afternoon monsoon. Seems really convenient. Not to mention that when i have the soft top on the frame bars across the top rub the garage door everytime i pull into the garage. Which is why i havent put on my 1" coil spacer in the fron to level out my Jeep. I'm afraid i wouldnt be able to pull into the garage. There would be plenty of clearance with the fastback top. and that barker top is about the ugliest thing i have ever seen Another angle  |
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Post by erinmac on Sept 9, 2008 23:00:43 GMT -5
Problem with the LJ would be the rear cage goes so far back - i don't see how the fastback section would get much of an angle...specially for any of us with custom cages or add on's to the stock cage....but It would get my vote - I like it...seeing it on an LJ might be different though
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Post by Ridge on Sept 10, 2008 22:47:13 GMT -5
I like it too. It has a nice, solid look to it. Would like to see the inside too. Speaking of the Barker top, I have never seen anyone driving with it. And that's a good thing! Don't know if I could wave to someone with it.
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Post by malone on Sept 12, 2008 18:37:58 GMT -5
Problem with the LJ would be the rear cage goes so far back - i don't see how the fastback section would get much of an angle...specially for any of us with custom cages or add on's to the stock cage....but It would get my vote - I like it...seeing it on an LJ might be different though Dont let the huge tires fool you, the silver Jeep pictured above *is* an LJ. Notice the "unlimited" on the rocker panel. From what i can see the LJ's stock cage with the Viking top give more of a fasback look than a TJ(notice the angle of the window on the TJ below compaired to the LJ above). I'm totally sold.  |
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Post by erinmac on Sept 19, 2008 17:36:06 GMT -5
Yeah, it does look MUCH better on the LJ in the top...I'm really dig'n the front fender armor on there too! He's running a high line hood setup with flattie fenders and the AEV heat reduction hood...niiice. Lots of goodies on that ride - anyone know that actual Jeep?
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