My DIY bed cap

[Benbean66]

Took it to work and used the overhead crane to lift the top off. Wow... So easy. Got the driver's side struts mounted. They work perfect. Did some other little odds and ends in preparation to bedline it.

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[Benbean66]

First coat of bedliner went on this morning. I'm waiting for it to set-up before applying a second coat. I am loving it so far. It should match the color and texture of the soft top pretty well, I think.

 

[Sigz]

Super impressed with this build! Great job. Wish I could have the skills to create that!

I've been looking at caps and MAN, are they expensive for what they are!

 

[Benbean66]

Super impressed with this build! Great job. Wish I could have the skills to create that!

I've been looking at caps and MAN, are they expensive for what they are!

Thank you! And you are seeing the exact reason I decided to build my own. Granted, some of the options are impressive, but I have yet to see one that makes me say "damn, that looks good" in terms of fitting the body lines of the Jeep, especially with the soft top models. Mine is far from perfect, but I think it will work for my needs. I'm anxious to get working on the interior next.

 

[Jerhemi]

Amazing work! Careful with the bedliner sticking to the aluminum...what did you do for prep?

 

[Benbean66]

Amazing work! Careful with the bedliner sticking to the aluminum...what did you do for prep?

Thank you! I used a heavy twisted wire wheel to scuff the entire surface, then wiped the entire thing with Acetone. I have a small torpedo heater underneath keeping the metal warm throughout the process to hopefully aid with adhesion.

 

[Benbean66]

It's on!

 

[WILDHOBO]

It's on!

Looks great. What a project to be proud of.

 

[Benbean66]

Looks great. What a project to be proud of.

Thanks, man. Yes, I am very proud of it, and I can't wait to put it to use.

 

[Benbean66]

I guess I can put my tonneau cover and Softopper up for sale now, lol!

 

[WILDHOBO]

I guess I can put my tonneau cover and Softopper up for sale now, lol!

Which softopper do you have?

 

[Benbean66]

Which softopper do you have?

It's the Softopper branded model. I have the screened back window for it as well.

 

[WILDHOBO]

It's the Softopper branded model. I have the screened back window for it as well.

Someone will love that. I have the fas-top. Also have the screen option.

 

[RubiNewbCB]

I do like that topper, wondering if I could make it work with my Rack, if I were to push it outboard, and increase the height ?.

What are you thinking about asking for it?

 

[Benbean66]

I do like that topper, wondering if I could make it work with my Rack, if I were to push it outboard, and increase the height ?.

What are you thinking about asking for it?

I was actually going to go that route before I decided to build an entire cap, except in reverse because I had the top and not the roof rack. I have it on the Marketplace for $600 but I would do $500 for a forum member.

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