How much louder are soft tops?

Originally Posted by bullsnake

Is theft a big concern with the soft tops?

I don't really worry about it too much. I figure if it's going to happen, it's going to happen. Not too much I can do about it. Besides, that's what insurance is for...

Originally Posted by bullsnake

Is the top really easy to break into?

Actually, I would think it's more difficult than most convertibles. That's due to having solid doors and being up so high off the ground. Someone would need to jump up into the bed to gain access to the top.

Originally Posted by bullsnake

Also, how hard is the top to take off and put on? If a guy knew what he was doing could it be put on in say, less than five minutes?

Taking the top off is a piece of cake. Five minutes tops.

Putting it back on is not that bad either, but it does take longer than removing. After a while, you can get the time down to under fifteen minutes.

The biggest challenge for me is the bulkiness and size of the top. The truck is so wide and the top a little cumbersome that I usually don't attempt it without help from my son. It's just much easier when you have help from an extra set of hands.

Originally Posted by bullsnake

How 'bout stowing the top? If I get a soft top I will most definitely be getting the Rubberduck locking bed topper for it, will it fit in there?

I would guess that it fits in the bed without issue. You'd just have to roll and bend it to fit. I keep mine in the basement when removed. Never tried it in the bed, so I can't say for sure.

Originally Posted by bullsnake

As far as the jumpseat goes, that looks great! The only people that will ever be riding in it will be my three year old strapped into his car seat, so hopefully it will fit the bill for that!

You can get the jumpseat in the black and brown leather to exactly match the '04 two-tone interior. I think new it's about $900. You can order it from Lynch and they'll drop ship it to your door. I would get one soon while they're still available from the factory.