Kayline soft top

[tasthree]

I came across a Kayline soft top for sale. Ad says mint condition with all hardware,storage bag and instructions. Didn't say if its a fast track or snap. My concern is the materials and how old this thing might be. When did Kayline Switch to STC. They are asking $525 which I feel is to much considering a Rampage is less than that.

 

[sprdv1]

Hhhhmm, someone else would have to chime in on the value, seems high to me too.

 

[ken75ranger]

That's pretty high unless they include a set of doors...

 

[Miker]

I purchased one on CL with no missing pieces for $250 that is in fine condition. Got it last summer.

 

[airbur]

I've seen them for free on Craigslist before.

 

[orangecrush4u]

Yea 250 would be tops.

 

[airbur]

I heard a rumor that there may be someone in the Denver area that has purchased the Kayline design and is reproducing them. I haven't heard any updates though so not sure if true or not.

 

[orangecrush4u]

I heard that too, my friend who builds jeeps heard it from 4WD Hardwear

 

[tk1218]

I think I paid about 150 for mine last year. I had to get a new window in it, so it was not mint by any means.

 

[Scoop]

Rampage bought the rights to STC/Kayline and is making them in China.

 

[airbur]

Rampage bought the rights to STC/Kayline and is making them in China.

Ah, it must be another design then as this person is local in Denver.

 

[tasthree]

Did some Googling last night and finally found I think that Kayline stopped production around the beginning of 2001. So that makes that top at least 10 yrs old. Even in mint condition I would have some question about its age. What would the life expectancy of the materials of a top be? How long have your Kaylines lasted? Its to far away from me to just go look at. I tried contacting the person but no response yet. I was thinking about $300 max and there are no doors in the ad.

 

[73stallion]

you could pay $525 for a 15+ year old top, or you could pay $500 for a brand new rampage top from a vendor. tell them they're on crack and move on....

http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product.php?id=1040

 

[airbur]

you could pay $525 for a 15+ year old top, or you could pay $500 for a brand new rampage top from a vendor. tell them they're on crack and move on....

http://www.tomsbroncoparts.com/product.php?id=1040

^ What he said!

 

[tasthree]

No way would I give them $525 for it even if I was on crack. I was thinking about $300 max. Also for those of you that have went from a snap and roll up window to a zip out how did you like it. I've read that some people like not having to store the zip out and liked just having to roll them up.

 

[Perry Brady]

I've had mine since 2000. It doesn't have the snaps. It has the plastic "U" channel, but I like it better than zip outs. I don't have a safe place to put windows when I'm in the woods. The top is in great shape. Garage kept though. I think it looks more rugged with the window rolled up. Plus, it's faster to roll them back down in the rain vs. trying to zip 3 windows back in.