stolenheron
Explorer
well, ordered a SoftTopper today. should be here right around thanksgiving.
Stolenheron's 2013 Frontier CC PRO4X
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stolenheron
Explorer
Soft-topper teaser pics:
Black on the Night Armor turned out nice.
The tailgate spoiler was not an issue, I actually use the underside of the spoiler to place the velcro on for the rear flap. It isn't very noticeable from the rear when the flap isnt attached which is great and alot better than putting velcro directly on the paint like the pre-2013 model trucks. I do need to move the rear flap "bar" snap mounts back (towards the cab) about 1/2" which will require 30 seconds and a screw driver in the morning. Moving it towards the cab just a little bit will eliminate the wrinkles on the corners.
I applied 2 layers of seam sealer prior to install and it seems to be working so far, as it began to rain shortly after install. I will take it for an interstate speed test drive later to see about road noise etc and check for leaks as well after driving in the rain.
thank you to Dwill817 for helping me get the last few bits done on this install.
overall it went pretty smooth until the last few buttons. Luckily it was a "warm" day so the fabric wasn't too bad.
I'll take some better photos tomorrow in the day light and out of the driveway.
Black on the Night Armor turned out nice.
The tailgate spoiler was not an issue, I actually use the underside of the spoiler to place the velcro on for the rear flap. It isn't very noticeable from the rear when the flap isnt attached which is great and alot better than putting velcro directly on the paint like the pre-2013 model trucks. I do need to move the rear flap "bar" snap mounts back (towards the cab) about 1/2" which will require 30 seconds and a screw driver in the morning. Moving it towards the cab just a little bit will eliminate the wrinkles on the corners.
I applied 2 layers of seam sealer prior to install and it seems to be working so far, as it began to rain shortly after install. I will take it for an interstate speed test drive later to see about road noise etc and check for leaks as well after driving in the rain.
thank you to Dwill817 for helping me get the last few bits done on this install.
overall it went pretty smooth until the last few buttons. Luckily it was a "warm" day so the fabric wasn't too bad.
I'll take some better photos tomorrow in the day light and out of the driveway.
stolenheron
Explorer
some better poser pics during the daylight. damn i had luck to see one HUGE coyote while i was out there taking these photos. I just wish I had my 55-200 lens instead of the 18-55mm.
I am very happy I chose the black with the night armor instead of the grey option. The black basically matches the truck's color pretty well at most angles because of the light reflection off the surface of the vinyl. the grey would have been far too light for a Night Armor truck, it might look good though on a normal silver color.
I am very happy I chose the black with the night armor instead of the grey option. The black basically matches the truck's color pretty well at most angles because of the light reflection off the surface of the vinyl. the grey would have been far too light for a Night Armor truck, it might look good though on a normal silver color.
stolenheron
Explorer
No can do. It is recommended by soft-topper to leave it in the up position for a while after install or at least until temps get "warm" due to the vinyl needing time to stretch and settle properly. also the clear windows can crack if they are folded when it gets cold (like freezing or close to it). I will be heading down to south florida around xmas. if the temps are warm there when I go, then I will try and fold it down for some photos. I promise I will post photos of it folded at some point, but it may not be for a month or 2.
I should have taken some staged "folded" photos when I was doing the install, but I didnt think about it. sorry.
stioc, soft tops definitely give a pick-up a military-esque look. I was talking to my girlfriend about using it as a tent with an air mattress instead of using an actual tent next time we go camping. It does seem rather cozy in there.
stolenheron
Explorer
Took a cruise down (and back up) skyway motorway and skyline drive. Ran into 3 off-road bikers while I was out there taking some footage.
Trail was nice an open thanks to the cold weather and hunting traffic. Mild as usual, but still fun for the truck, myself, and the dog.
Trail was nice an open thanks to the cold weather and hunting traffic. Mild as usual, but still fun for the truck, myself, and the dog.
stolenheron
Explorer
it was much prettier about 2 weeks ago when all the leaves still had color.
stolenheron
Explorer
yep. I ran into quite a few hunters today. but no 4 wheeled vehicles. I did see a truck towing a trailer for either a side by side or ATV at the Kentuck ORV/OHV trail head.
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Looks pretty good.
wreckdiver1321
Overlander
I love your truck. Absolutely gorgeous. :drool: