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Are there aftermarket toppers that are weather resistant/proof like a fiberglass topper, BUT with integrated metal frame that lets you put an RTT ontop, or a safari rack?
 

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Looking forward to seeing more designs in the coming months.
 

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Damnit, this isn't going to work. The bestop soft topper has a big frame that sits on the bed rail (which is probably a good design for most people) So the only way I see a metal exoskeleton working over this is with .... A TOPPER RACK?
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Neat, there's a whole category of racks for this purpose. I need one with modular bars on the top like the leitner, so I can fold down the soft topper, move the rear bar out of the way to move a 40 gallon compressor, or garbage cans, or two scooters!
https://colminnxracks.com/topper-racks

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yes, we can't wait for this. I wanna know if the Bestop soft topper will fit under this leitner frame, that would be "BALLER, shot caller, 17 inch blades on the Gladiator, hollar, posting threads tonight"..... N/M:CWL::LOL::giggle:
 

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Is there any way that a topper rack like this, that has the weight on the outside of the bedrail, going to be able to hold up nearly the same weight as a rack that connects to the rail, like the leitner rack?

I might just have to buy a Leitner rack, then have a local shop cut off and weld on new plates to kick the tubular uprights out, so the bestop topper can sit inside of the leitner design.

I just love buying people's shit and then modifying it to suit my needs, lol.
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LMAO, after looking at this more, the leitner cross support pieces will be inside of where the bestop topper is. Just too much midification.

Next option is like what @Bobs85Reny came up with, the rack with a topper that goes ontop of it. Probably would be easier, but I wonder what a custom canvas top like this would cost.....UGH.

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We can find you an option. There are lots of options out there .



LMAO, after looking at this more, the leitner cross support pieces will be inside of where the bestop topper is. Just too much midification.

Next option is like what @Bobs85Reny came up with, the rack with a topper that goes ontop of it. Probably would be easier, but I wonder what a custom canvas top like this would cost.....UGH.

Jeeps are EXPENSIVE!
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