Softopper Installation 1979 Bronco Bestop How to install a soft top with Safari Mode AVOID SOFTOPPER

[@JohnVHLife]

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[@reckemroysrc3764]

Looks pretty cool especially for the weather we're having lately. Too bad it doesn't fit a little better. Oh well make the best of it and enjoy 😉

[@JohnVHLife]

Yeah buddy!

[@bigworm6200]

Hey john liked the video, quick question.. how do you think the top will hold up? Especially if left outside for a summer. Thanks

[@JohnVHLife]

I only have it on for the summer, then I take it off, time will tell!

[@hectorenriquemorenosaldiva5220]

Donde puedo ordenar un kit de este producto. Espero alguna respuesta por favor .

[@dirtyeric2]

When u put hard top back on what do u do with the screw holes that are drilled into roof and sides between the roof and hardtop?

[@JohnVHLife]

This uses the exact same bolts as the hard top does. so you remove the soft top and the aluminum frame, then just put the hard to back on.

[@dirtyeric2]

@@JohnVHLife So you did not have to drill into the actual frame of the vehicle to install it? I just bought a 93 bronco and it had a soft top on it and I can see from the outside with the hardtop on it the screw holes that he used the prior owner to install the soft top. Between the hardtop and roof of vehicle

[@dirtyeric2]

@@JohnVHLife OK thank you for responding he must have used a different brand than yours. Thank you again

[@JohnVHLife]

@@dirtyeric2 There are NO holes drilled into the bronco to use this top.

[@BuellWala]

I have a Softopper on my '79 Bronco and while it fits the truck well and performs well when installed, it falls short in design when needing to retract the top. There's no way to easily stow the top witihn the truck if it's not needed and basically needs to be completely removed if driving the vehicle without it. As this is often my use case, I feel that it could've been designed with that feature in mind, to truly make it a great top, both on and off the vehicle. Not a whole lot of options, though.

[@adrianmettz7463]

Great vid...everyones corners seem to look like yours...you'd think they'd upgrade the design by now. Hey what roll bar do you have?

[@JohnVHLife]

Not sure. It came with it. Thanks.

[@akreaper9183]

Thanks for the Video. I just ordered one for my 79 about 3 weeks ago and wondered why there wasn't any install videos for best broncos ever made! Not really looking forward to the struggles you had product quality and customer service. Did you ever finally get in touch with them and get your issues dealt with?

[@JohnVHLife]

Agreed, thats why I made one! Nope, Never a reply to the multiple emails, phone calls or FB message yet, pretty disappointed in them, Its a beautiful product, hopefully they will pull their head out of their rears and fix this customer service nightmare.

[@tracymicheal2096]

wow very unfortunate about the issues and no support , this looks like one of the best soft tops have to look at others now

[@bronco788]

Do you have an update

[@JohnVHLife]

Yep, its in the video description. It took over a month for them to get ahold me, gave me some pits on the fit and straps, and sent me the missing weatherstrip.

[@bronco788]

@@JohnVHLife so are you satisfied with it now?

[@JohnVHLife]

@@bronco788 so so, the back still doesnt fit right, it seems like my bronco is too wide, its overpriced, in my opinion, but what options do you have? If the back fit properly I would be happier.

[@bronco788]

@@JohnVHLife gotcha. Ya the price is steep considering the 80's from best top are in the 600 range. I think I'll just stick with the one I had made and get darker windows. Did you do the 460 swap?

[@JohnVHLife]

@@bronco788 I did not, it was done in 1985 by a local shop, I still have the receipt, they pulled the 460 out of a 1975 ltd cop car!

[@cmhwilder]

Doin mine now

[@jasonrohan7471]

Enjoy the open air.