View Full Version : Soft top conversion
Hey,as I'm brand new to this site just like to say hello.My question is this,has anyone ever seen a xj roof removal and a soft top conversion done from windshield to liftgate.I can invision what it will look like but im not a engineer and I know it will require alot of thought and redesigning to the body alone not to mention the super structure.And question 2 is,does anyone know of a custom shop that would take on a project like this:confused:
4.3LXJ
03-16-2013, 09:04 PM
Before you do that you will have to put in a full cage to brace the unibody. The roof gives the unibody structural strength you don't want to be without.
XJ Wheeler
03-17-2013, 02:10 AM
Yeah, this is quite the undertaking. As 4.3lXJ said you're gonna need to cage it. And if you want the roof to actually be used and removable then its gonna need to be reinforced. Cover the edges, figure out something for a tailgate/back window, configure a latch system to hold down the roof, weatherstripping, rods to hold up the soft top, either a rail or snaps to hold the soft top on. To get someone to fabricate this would be very expensive as well. But would be awesome, and versatile.
And you could show off to the wrangler crowd.:p
cantab27
03-17-2013, 02:29 AM
howdy rob....anything can be done ...lots of thinking and fab work ....heres a write up on a members rig..one of the best write ups out there and the mans work is fab art....sit down have a read a laugh and enjoy....
http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5779&highlight=detours
oderdene
03-17-2013, 03:53 AM
not full soft top, but man did this
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Off_Road_Ram_01/Cherokee%20Project/100_2863.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y198/Off_Road_Ram_01/Cherokee%20Project/100_2625.jpg
full cage is required to keep integrity
JENSSEN
03-17-2013, 11:57 PM
There is one seriosly awesome build on pirate4x4 I will have to find it for you
oderdene
03-18-2013, 12:36 AM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/jeep-cherokee/557715-removable-top-xj-project-pics.html
but i can;t see the photos
as in other member's response, it was more than successful
oderdene
03-18-2013, 04:36 AM
just for idea, here is good exmaple
http://www.davidallenracing.com/history.htm
http://www.davidallenracing.com/top9.jpg
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