T-top???

[bullitproofranger]

Would any body know if it would be easy to do a T-top conversion on a single cab ranger, I plan on having a roll cage in it fit to the T-top, and "custom" fit metal roof panels that fit the roofs curves and such, and has anyone done a ranger T-top conversion?

 

[Foolee]

There have been a few people that have done verts, I have never seen a t-top through...

 

[flyingbrick]

Unless it is an off-road only truck, why would you want a t-top? They leak like no tomorrow, and substantially weaken the body.

 

[bullitproofranger]

Well here is the thing, The truck I want to put a T-top on is 2wd bone stock except for a glass pack for the 4 banger, It was my first truck and it has had the crap beat out of it, It has I believe about 412,000 miles on it, long bed single cab. And I want to build it to be a good offroad truck/DD(be able to handle rock crawling, mud, ect.) with 4wd (I know a 2wd to 4wd conversion sounds crazy, but I believe I can pull it off) and I think a T-top would be nice to have, and I plan on building the T-tops myself and makesure It doesn't leak water

 

[flyingbrick]

I don't mean to sound like an a-hole, but I have NEVER seen a t-top that was could hold out water (well one guy i knew did silicone the tops in place). And trust me (and almost everyone else will say the same) your MUCH MUCH better off starting with a 4WD, and for any kind of off-road vehicle i would want a full hard top, even with a roll cage the strength you loose is not worth it, not too mention you have the top of the door to deal with.

With that said, it's your truck, and everyone can and will advise you to the best they can here.

 

[bullitproofranger]

Well flyingbrick you aren't an a-hole, I really do appreciate yours and others input, I think I am going to reconsider the T-top, but I plan on putting 4wd in my truck, alot of it because it has alot of sentimental value to me, but also I need experience in fab and welding, but I am glad there are people like you who at least try to warn people from making sometimes costly mistakes.

 

[flyingbrick]

Thanks for that, now as for the 4WD aspect I know you asked else where so I’ll leave that to the guys helping you there. I would however recommend if you want an "open top" feeling you look into a sunroof, as the roof does not take much load.