Has anyone successfully procured a convertible top in the last two years? I am disappointed to find out its easier to find a Convertible top and performance cam for a Geo metro then a much newer RAV౺.
Convertible Top
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You can pick up OEM replacements on places like VillageToyota, they go in and out of stock.
Warning, they are NOT cheap. Main part of the soft top roof is over $1000
I have been told three different things. My local dealer there is no way to get them .. Then another dealer who list them on their internet website tells me they are all out of stock but if you really want its $8300 for windows and everything.. And then I call another dealer who list on the internet he tells me they have to order from Japan and they still can be procured.. I am still waiting for that exact quote.. I will call Village and hopefully someone their knows how to make it happen.
One more thing love the name.. I just rediscovered that song a year ago.. Fat boy slim mix.. its cool...
One more thing love the name.. I just rediscovered that song a year ago.. Fat boy slim mix.. its cool...
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That is a good version, although I am partial to the ATCQ original.
I found the major roof assembly here on VillageToyota:
TOP SUB-ASSY, COVER for 1998 TOYOTA Rav 4. #658010W010C0
When you look at the product image, it will give you the part numbers for all the other roof pieces. VillageT lets you add the roof to the cart, but that doesn't mean they have one in stock.
You might have better luck searching Google with the stock code:
https://www.google.com/search?q=658...=658010W010C0&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61.120j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
heres an update... tried to procure a Soft top. I have tried a few places including Boch Toyota South ,,, anyway no luck.. Called Marin toyota in California and they actually knew what to do... The soft top has to be special ordered from Japan and if you dont mind paying $500 ish for shipping,, that's for soft top and three windows.. Grand Total was almost 2K.. I found one place that listed a superceded p/n and said the soft top its self is available for $6000 I then googled that part number and found it as high as 8K.. Unfortunately its been too long and I threw that little piece of paper away.. i also never verified if they actually had it.. Im wondering if there was just a problem with YEN to Dollar conversion.. Ironically the windows were still available on same website for $200....
Since my clutch is on it way out and i have a broken strut i am nixing getting the whole top.. I will try to find a place who will hopefully remove the rear window without damaging the top I hope... My back window has holes and its worn bad.. very hard to see out of..Probably easier to see out of a 1973 Mustang rear window with a rear Spoiler...If my top gets jacked in the process i ll then order the other stuff after recovering from clutch repair...
Since my clutch is on it way out and i have a broken strut i am nixing getting the whole top.. I will try to find a place who will hopefully remove the rear window without damaging the top I hope... My back window has holes and its worn bad.. very hard to see out of..Probably easier to see out of a 1973 Mustang rear window with a rear Spoiler...If my top gets jacked in the process i ll then order the other stuff after recovering from clutch repair...
I have heard so many terrifying stories about the soft-top, I don't open mine anymore for fear of destroying it. There were guys that made a hard-top but it looked like $h@%t........It seems like Toyota cannot stand behind their brand. Exploitation at its best!
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I took my windows to a place in Bristol RI and had them replaced.
Cost about $150 and they're clear as day.
It was a place that repairs/replaces vert tops. The Toyota dealership in Bristol uses them sometimes.
The wife knows the name of the place, I'll post it up tomorrow.
Cost about $150 and they're clear as day.
It was a place that repairs/replaces vert tops. The Toyota dealership in Bristol uses them sometimes.
The wife knows the name of the place, I'll post it up tomorrow.
Can you post some pics? you just had the clear window replaced but used the same frame? In Texas here i cant find people who will deal with the separated zipper.. Ideally I want factory look, No snaps or odd shapes... Now when I go to a place next time i will say you can tear up the window but you cant tear up the zipper unless the say they can replace it.. I just called a few places on the phone and they all gave me someone else's number who might do it.. I just want the top fully functional and to be able to see out the back glass.... I wish i had more time off so i can get some face time instead
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My understanding is that the OEM windows are discontinued. So, if you can get them separately, go for it. When I checked last year, they retailed for US300 for the back window and under $200 each for the sides. When I tried to get just the back a few weeks ago, I was told by Toyota Parts Barn that they couldn't get it, even from Japan. I was able to get the seals for the top. I figure the rest of the hardware is patent on my baby. A local upholstery shop will replace my windows for around $450 which looks to be the only way to go at this time. Maybe if enough people start lobbying, one of the aftermarket top makers will come up with one.
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Be sure to check marine shops as well, they work on funky stuff all the time.
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Good idea and brings up the issue of material quality. Marine shops carry some pretty heavy duty materials which are great if you have to redo the entire top. Expensive, though you get what you pay for. I'm having mine done at an auto upholstery shop as I write this: replace the windows with a dark tint plastic, replace the velcro, and some minor re-stitching on the top itself. I'm hoping the zippers are still good, but they may get replaced, too. The hardware and plastic trim are still good. I'm also having a repair done to the driver's side front seat and the stuffing replaced. Cost for the top is estimated at US$450, total estimated cost US$550. I figure if they do it for 650 or less, it's a good deal. I'll post before and after pics when it's done if anyone's interested.
Yes! I'll see how well they do it.......
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Here's a not-so-great before shot of the back window: faded, two cuts in it, road grime build-up that's baked in. If you look at the right corner you can see the velcro isn't holding as well as I'd like. The top doesn't leak, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this restoration doesn't cause bigger problems! I'm going to check on the progress at the shop later today or tomorrow.
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Here's the "after" shot. All three windows were done, the velcro was replaced, and some minor repairs were done, mostly restitching. The vinyl top itself was in good condition, so they just used some conditioner inside and out. It looks like new for $650.00 (which included repairing a burn hole in and re-stuffing the front seat). I paid a little extra for the dark plastic windows. The photo doesn't really do it justice. I can post more but suffice to say I'm very happy with the result. Only those who know would know it's been redone.
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No, the windows have to come off. If the velcro needs replacing, or if there's any other issues, the top has to come off, too. There's a two-piece seal on the front that's subject to wear and may need to be replaced (I think it's #7 on the attached diagram - mine was ok). My zippers were ok, but they can be replaced. Here's some side window pics and a profile shot. Be sure to enlarge the pics if you want to see the detail. The improvement in looks and visibility made it well worth the expense.
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Post a pic here when it's done!
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The time's never right :wink but it's that or the aftermarket hard top you mentioned. I saw one awhile back. If we're talking about the same one, I thought it looked weird squared off at the back, but I liked that the rear window flipped up making it easier to get stuff in and out. Zippering the soft top to remove the back window is unpleasant!
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