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CJ5 Interior Height with Softop

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Boyink, Nov 16, 2004.

  1. Nov 16, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hey...can one of you 5 owners (preferably with a Bestop Tigertop) measure the interior height for me - from the level of the back floor area to the highest point in the softop?

    I feel like this 6 has 4-5" more height in it than my 5 did...and if so might enable me to mount an overhead console and not bang my head...

    SSDutch has 4' in that spot.
     
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    JohnyJeep

    JohnyJeep BLOWING A XING NEAR U@2AM

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    Will do. Be back in a jiffy.
     
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    JohnyJeep

    JohnyJeep BLOWING A XING NEAR U@2AM

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    Where the center bows are at it's 46 inches. that is the tallest part

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    Here is the top of the rollbar

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    I have quite a bit of clearance between the rollbar and the top on mine. Makes me wish I had a taller rollbar, so I wouldn't bump my head.

    Here is a measurement at the windshield frame too in case you need it

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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Thanks John!

    Looks like I picked up 2"...

    I expect the w/s height to be the same, but it did just feel like there was more room over my head - but tough to really know with different seats etc....
     
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    ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

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    You and me both John - that scares the stink outta me. Been pondering how to do it and keep the full soft top....
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's definitely an advantage of a custom built cage...going to have it built to give as much interior room as possible, w/o chafing on the softop.

    Just a bit concerned that it's gonna have a goofy profile with the top off...but oh well...
     
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    ljspop

    ljspop Lurking Bronco Dude

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    The softtop bows on the flatty go almost directly over the hoop. I was considering just building the cage to support the soft top without the bows over the top and then doing something to keep the sides taunt. It would make for a kinda tall cage - but I'm a fairly tall guy. Need to install it and take measurements and such. Too many projects to think about it now...
     
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    JohnyJeep

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    Yeah you do Bob. I can relate.
     
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