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Vehicle & Technical => Defender => Topic started by: thepsychoman on July 28, 2006, 21:35:35

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: thepsychoman on July 28, 2006, 21:35:35

Okay - currently got a 90 Tdi full length hard top. Great for practicality, but a pain in the asphalt off road - especially in trees. So - I'm thinking of swapping to a truck cab. Pros seem to be - better off road (more clearance), can be useful, handy for throwing stuff in the back, more potential re future mods, roll cage, etc. Cons: not as practical, less space in cab (will the seats still recline properly?), lack of secure storage. So - has anyone done this and wants to share view (good and bad)?

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: defenderdan on July 28, 2006, 21:52:59

I think you have pretty much summed it up yourself. It depends how you use your truck. Mine is purely an offroad play truck So i swapped my hard top for a truck cab, visability is great and all gear is easily accessable in the back. Most annoying bit is if i have to park on the road then everything has to be removed from the back. I think if i wanted a more multipurpose vehicle i would stick with a hard top. :)

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: Edge on July 29, 2006, 08:11:22

Truck cab :D  :D .
Buy another vehicle for practical everyday use :wink: .

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: Litch on July 29, 2006, 08:16:45

You can make a secure lid to cover the rear tub, that way you can keep a certain amount of kit on board with a reasonable degree of security.

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: wing nut on July 29, 2006, 10:08:32

i drive my motor every day ,and find the truck cab warmer in the winter and breezier in the summer, i can pile rubbish past the roof shoot off the back ,cook on the back throw god knows how many pushbikes on the back ,and it looks better  :lol: truck cab for me :D

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: bullfrog on July 29, 2006, 16:38:36

I am building a king cab as i wanted a bit more cab space but retain the pick up look and area.
Not finished yet but you get the idea
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c63/Ranger300/Rangie%20pics/90%20pics/IMG_0529.jpg)

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c63/Ranger300/Rangie%20pics/90%20pics/IMG_0526.jpg)

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: drmike on July 29, 2006, 16:59:46

Yes a friend built a sort of extended cab when his hard top got badly bashed. It's done so well you have to look twice to realise what he's done. It's only a small extension but it does let him get the seat back enough as he is generously proportioned and he can store some kit in there.

Worth the effort but I couldn't be bothered! I just have a truck cab and a padlock and chain that I loop through the high lift etc. in the back.

Mike

Title: Pros and Cons - Hard Top vs Truck Cab
Post by: bullfrog on July 29, 2006, 20:49:23

I have added pics to show increase in cab area.
Bulk head will be removed and straight on below new rear.