Additional Features Information:
The major benefit of the Viking Fast Back tops is they are
so easy to manage, particularly after a short "break-in"
period of a few days and a little driving. The windows are
easily removed by quality YKK zippers and stored in a specially
made bag with separation panels to keep windows from touching
(storage system: patent pending). The bag is then placed in
a compartment between the ceiling panel and roof top which
is concealed and completely out of the way, saving valuable
space and keeping the windows away from gear. When it comes
time to reinstall the windows, it only takes few minuntes
to pull the windows out and zip them back into place.
The Fast Back tops are also considerably lighter and more
aerodynamic than the factory tops. It does not hurt to lighten
the load a little, especially with current fuel costs.
Disclaimer:
The Viking Fast Back Soft Top is not just a replacement top
for your Jeep Wrangler. There are several key differences
in how it works: The top is frameless so it does not have
any of the metal tubing-hoops of the factory tops. Rather
it relies on the Sport Bar (roll bar) to form it's shape.
The top must be stretched over the sport bar to retain its
fit and shape, where the factory tops are pushed up by the
hoops to form it's shape. There are advantages and disadvantages
to either approach. The factory hoops and top design is not
easily convertible to an open Safari style vehicle. The frameless
design is more suceptible to temperature fluctuations due
to it needing to be stretched over the vehicle. So installing
it in temperatures less than 70 degrees F, becomes increasingly
difficult. In high desert temperatures the top becomes somewhat
loose but wil shrink again once temperature is below about
95 degrees F. Modifications to the sport bar makes it more
difficult to install. In some cases the tops may not fit with
custom roll cages or add on roll bars that are larger or smaller
than the factory sport bar.
Viking Soft Tops will not provide any rollover protection.
They are designed to provide shade and a weather barrier only.
Warrantee: Viking Soft Tops are warranteed against manufacturers
defects and a limited 1 year warrantee. Life of top will vary
between geographical areas and how it is used. Dust, extreme
sun and hot weather will deteriorate the materials faster
than mild climates.
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