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Grun DMC · 08-22-2010, 02:02 PM

Two part question.

Who makes a good soft top for year round use, my hard top is pretty ratty and I'm thinking a soft top may be the answer.

Second part.
Does anybody have kits for roll cages or is it all diy. I don't have a tube bender or a decent offroad shop in my area.

bouncytruck · 08-22-2010, 02:49 PM

There is only one source for new soft tops, http://www.softopper.com/. You can still find used tops occasionally. Kayline, Specialty Top Co (STC) and Bestop all used to make tops, but have either gone out of business or stopped manufacturing them. When used ones come up for sale, they tend to go quickly so you've got to be ready to jump.

For the roll bars, there were several aftermarket "roll bar" kits in the past and used ones come up for sale fairly often. For full cages, you'll probably have to build your own.

If you become a subscribing member, you can post a "wanted to buy" thread for either or both items.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-23-2010, 12:53 PM

I believe this place sells a full cage for our blazers..

Grun DMC · 08-30-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I believe this place sells a full cage for our blazers..

Which place? This place as in this website?

Also does anybody use there softops in the winter and cold weather environments, how do they hold up?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-31-2010, 08:02 PM

http://www.swracecars.com/store/Fami...6=13-1519.aspx

sORRY ABOUT THAT MUST HAVE FORGOT TO ATTACH THE LINK..

blazerboy72 · 09-01-2010, 05:31 AM

S&W uses the same cage for both trucks and blazers. The part number is 11-1590.

bigbadchev72 · 09-05-2010, 07:47 PM

Be careful with the sw cages, My buddy bought the kit for his blazer and says it was basically a really expensive way to buy tube.

He hade to pay a local shop to pretty much build him a cage from scratch, using only a few pieces from his original kit.

On a side note, does anyone know if a soft top will fit over a full cage if the cage fits under a hardtop?

bouncytruck · 09-05-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

Be careful with the sw cages, My buddy bought the kit for his blazer and says it was basically a really expensive way to buy tube.

He hade to pay a local shop to pretty much build him a cage from scratch, using only a few pieces from his original kit.

On a side note, does anyone know if a soft top will fit over a full cage if the cage fits under a hardtop?

Don't know of any soft tops that will fit over a full (family) cage.

PHAT TONY · 09-05-2010, 08:58 PM

What about this place? I can't say for sure.
www.offroaddesign.com.
Sorry; I now see they're Soft Topper tops.

**OleSenna** · 09-11-2010, 10:13 AM

If you want a top that fits from the git-go, wears well and lasts, the Softtopper is the answer. It's basically a modified copy of a top originally designed by BestTop.

I paid an upholstery/hot rod shop to put mine on, but you can DIY if you have the time and inclination. I've had mine on since May and it's been doing great through one of the hottest summers in Georgia history.

If it's anything like the Besttop I had on my first Blazer, if you take care of it, it will last for years through every type of weather imaginable.

If a rollbar/cage is in your future, as some folks in this thread have suggested, you are probably better off getting a local shop to build one to your specs.

Have fun and good luck!

08-22-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
Grun DMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swan River Manitoba Posts: 19	best soft top/roll cages Two part question. Who makes a good soft top for year round use, my hard top is pretty ratty and I'm thinking a soft top may be the answer. Second part. Does anybody have kits for roll cages or is it all diy. I don't have a tube bender or a decent offroad shop in my area.

08-22-2010, 02:49 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: best soft top/roll cages There is only one source for new soft tops, http://www.softopper.com/. You can still find used tops occasionally. Kayline, Specialty Top Co (STC) and Bestop all used to make tops, but have either gone out of business or stopped manufacturing them. When used ones come up for sale, they tend to go quickly so you've got to be ready to jump. For the roll bars, there were several aftermarket "roll bar" kits in the past and used ones come up for sale fairly often. For full cages, you'll probably have to build your own. If you become a subscribing member, you can post a "wanted to buy" thread for either or both items. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-23-2010, 12:53 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: best soft top/roll cages I believe this place sells a full cage for our blazers.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-31-2010, 08:02 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: best soft top/roll cages http://www.swracecars.com/store/Fami...6=13-1519.aspx sORRY ABOUT THAT MUST HAVE FORGOT TO ATTACH THE LINK.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-01-2010, 05:31 AM	#6
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	Re: best soft top/roll cages S&W uses the same cage for both trucks and blazers. The part number is 11-1590.

09-05-2010, 07:47 PM	#7
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: best soft top/roll cages Be careful with the sw cages, My buddy bought the kit for his blazer and says it was basically a really expensive way to buy tube. He hade to pay a local shop to pretty much build him a cage from scratch, using only a few pieces from his original kit. On a side note, does anyone know if a soft top will fit over a full cage if the cage fits under a hardtop? __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels Last edited by bigbadchev72; 09-05-2010 at 07:48 PM.

09-05-2010, 08:58 PM	#9
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: best soft top/roll cages What about this place? I can't say for sure. www.offroaddesign.com. Sorry; I now see they're Soft Topper tops. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664 Last edited by PHAT TONY; 09-05-2010 at 09:00 PM.

09-11-2010, 10:13 AM	#10
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: best soft top/roll cages If you want a top that fits from the git-go, wears well and lasts, the Softtopper is the answer. It's basically a modified copy of a top originally designed by BestTop. I paid an upholstery/hot rod shop to put mine on, but you can DIY if you have the time and inclination. I've had mine on since May and it's been doing great through one of the hottest summers in Georgia history. If it's anything like the Besttop I had on my first Blazer, if you take care of it, it will last for years through every type of weather imaginable. If a rollbar/cage is in your future, as some folks in this thread have suggested, you are probably better off getting a local shop to build one to your specs. Have fun and good luck! __________________ OleSenna



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