How tall is the softtop?

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How tall is the softtop?

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I've measured, researched and came up with multiple heights. So, what is the height of the softtop bow?

My 'calibrated eyeballing' says just under 7ft.
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Are you looking for a vertical clearance measurement from the ground? If so, which tires? I can measure mine, I have stock NDTs. I can tell you that it fits in a standard residential garage with room to spare.
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Mine looks to be a tick more than 82", so I'd go with 82-1/2" clear.
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My cab bow is 83" and the cargo bow is 92" at the highest point.
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WarrenD wrote: Tue Aug 05, 2025 4:55 am Are you looking for a vertical clearance measurement from the ground? If so, which tires? I can measure mine, I have stock NDTs.
Standard 9x16 tires. Measuring from the ground to tallest pont on the cab. I have 82".
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WarrenD wrote: Tue Aug 05, 2025 5:01 am Mine looks to be a tick more than 82", so I'd go with 82-1/2" clear.
I'm thinking >84" door opening is good.
Changing garage location so I don't have to take the bikini top off/on every time.
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Always better to have 1" too much clearance than 1/8" too little!!!
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With my 900x16s and 50 %tread I'm 71 at the back cab bow. I may need to check again based on the other responses.
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