JK/J8 Flippac rumor??

[Cody1771]

makes me want a XJ...

 

[mountainsoul]

However if I could drop a request or two... I would love it if ours was wide open like the original FlipPac top for trucks. I would like as much standing room as possible.

How does the LJ differ to the JK in terms of the rear roll bar? Is there more room behind the rear seats/roll bar in the LJ to make this design functional? I thought the LJ had less rear space than the JK. Is the roll bar designed/placed differently?

 

[bridman225]

There is no rear cross bar on an LJ. but yes there is more space in the back of an JK. I don't know that the open area in the back of an LJ would be any more open then the JK habitat is in its current configuration.

 

[mountainsoul]

There is no rear cross bar on an LJ. but yes there is more space in the back of an JK. I don't know that the open area in the back of an LJ would be any more open then the JK habitat is in its current configuration.

Thx for clarifying that. I didn't realize there was no rear crossbar on the LJ roll cage. I guess that opens things up more then.

 

[elcoyote]

What is the width and length of the top of a LJ hardtop?

 

[TCM]

The width of the top is 59" where it meets the tub.

The length of the top measured from the back of the tub to the front edge of the top is 88 3/4". The "bottom" measurement if you will.

The back of the top slopes forward considerably, so the "top" measurement is about 82 3/4" depending on where you line up your measurement along the highly radiused rear edge. Hope that makes sense.

 

[elcoyote]

The width of the top is 59" where it meets the tub.

The length of the top measured from the back of the tub to the front edge of the top is 88 3/4". The "bottom" measurement if you will.

The back of the top slopes forward considerably, so the "top" measurement is about 82 3/4" depending on where you line up your measurement along the highly radiused rear edge. Hope that makes sense.

More specifically like the picture so I may determine whether the cap we have designed for the JK will work or not.

 

[TCM]

A=56"

B= Between 82 3/4" - 83"

The top has no defined rear edge so the B measurement is subjective. I measured from the front edge to the hinges for the lift glass.

 

[elcoyote]

A=56"

B= Between 82 3/4" - 83"

The top has no defined rear edge so the B measurement is subjective. I measured from the front edge to the hinges for the lift glass.

If you had no forward slope to the rear of the shell and you measured vertically to the body line, how much would be gained?

 

[TCM]

That would be the 88 3/4" I quoted in my first post. So the roof slopes forward around 6" from top to bottom.

 

[Ford Prefect]

Ever consider making one for a CJ/YJ/TJ? I mean they are all the same top minus the back window, and the windsheild channel. I have always thought it would be great to have one on the CJ. Besides, there are a lot more CJ/YJ/TJ jeeps out there than LJ. (No offense LJ guys, but there just are not many of those jeeps around.)

 

[elcoyote]

That would be the 88 3/4" I quoted in my first post. So the roof slopes forward around 6" from top to bottom.

Okay, thanks. Good info to have should we see enough demand to consider moving forward with an LJ version. The main obstacle that I see is that the LJ universe is relatively small as the vehicle was produced in limited numbers for only 2 years. To recoup R&D costs and justify the making of molds requires a reasonable volume. I would suggest starting another thread to gauge demand and we can take it from there.

Ever consider making one for a CJ/YJ/TJ? I mean they are all the same top minus the back window, and the windsheild channel. I have always thought it would be great to have one on the CJ. Besides, there are a lot more CJ/YJ/TJ jeeps out there than LJ. (No offense LJ guys, but there just are not many of those jeeps around.)

I think that the sleeping platform would too short to be comfortable in the configuration that we have designed. A minimum of 80" is needed for the mattress which means 85" of roof line.

 

[BPage]

Could you give me a ruff estimate (I understand it is a swag) on what number of LJ's you would need to:
1. produce at least a prototype
2. mass produce
3. and if all else fails, what the cost would be to produce a custom top for just one LJ (mine) :sombrero:

I just want to know how hard I need to start campaigning with these other LJ owners to make this happen.

Thanks

And sorry for the delay in my response, I am in the military and currently PCS'ing to my next duty station, so I have to use the computer in the hotels in between driving.

 

[wild1]

While the total number of LJ's was limited they seem to be falling into the hands of enthusiusts when they enter the resale market. I think that the percentage of LJ owners that might consider a flippac would be considerably higher then the average JK owner. I would be very interested in one for my LJ.

 

[ox4mag]

While the total number of LJ's was limited they seem to be falling into the hands of enthusiusts when they enter the resale market. I think that the percentage of LJ owners that might consider a flippac would be considerably higher then the average JK owner. I would be very interested in one for my LJ.

I agree based on feedback we've had as well. People who are buying LJs want the additional wheelbase and interior space that a TJ just doesn't have for purposes that include tops like this.

While I own a TJ and would love to see an offering like this for that platform, I do think the LJ market would benefit tremendously from having an option comparable to the JK Topper. Just my $.02 worth.