Run front roof panel without rear.

[BottleShark]

I've used the search without luck. Just wanted to know if, on the two door, you can remove the rear part of the top and just run the front panels.

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[equitasforall]

I imagine you could do it once. For a very short distance.

I suspect however you’ll end up feeling like either mayhem from the Allstate commercials or a “wanna get away?” moment for Southwest Airlines.

 

[BottleShark]

Do they only lock on the rear part of the top?

 

[GETSCHWIFTY]

Do they only lock on the rear part of the top?

there is 1 hook clip thing on the front outer corner and then 3 other sliding clip pieces that essentially just hold The pannel in place. Could It be done? Probably as the two panels would probably hold each other in place…. That said I would NOT recommend attempting this.

 

[drew707]

In theory it’s possible. I’ve never seen it done but worst case you take the rear off and slap the two front panels back on and give it a push/tug. It’s only losing the center anchoring points along the seam of the rear shell so I doubt it’s really going to go anywhere. The odd question is why though

 

[GETSCHWIFTY]

In theory it’s possible. I’ve never seen it done but worst case you take the rear off and slap the two front panels back on and give it a push/tug. It’s only losing the center anchoring points along the seam of the rear shell so I doubt it’s really going to go anywhere. The odd question is why though

im assuming sun protection while driving. He needs to just get a bikini top and call it a day.

 

[Jawaburger]

The odd question is why though

From my recollection, all the old Broncos of yore only had the rear shell removeable, the front top was like a pickup truck roof and remained in place. I, too, prefer the old school option than the newer version.

 

[Brad Fx]

Enough support to climb out of a hole. While this is a 4-door, same concept. I guess it’s just the guide pins and the pressure from the twist locks holding it in place. Trying to remember if the 2nd row has guide pins and I wonder if it would be as secure. I’d too would like the option to run front panels or 1st and 2nd row. You’d think there could be a bracket to install to hold it securely.

 

[grayshadow]

I've used the search without luck. Just wanted to know if, on the two door, you can remove the rear part of the top and just run the front panels.

We anxiously await for your video of the experience.

 

[JohnnyBronco]

Since the rear of the front panels connects to the rear or mid panel on 4 dr and not the roll cage I would think the rear of the panel being loose would not only rattle but rub paint and could eventually even cause damage to the front latch points....unless you bungee the back over some padding along the cage for measure

Since I only have a softtop the above is pure speculation

 

[PhilS]

Why not just use a Bimini top and not worry about hard to replace hard top sections blowing out on the highway?

 

[drew707]

Since the rear of the front panels connects to the rear or mid panel on 4 dr and not the roll cage I would think the rear of the panel being loose would not only rattle but rub paint and could eventually even cause damage to the front latch points....unless you bungee the back over some padding along the cage for measure

Since I only have a softtop the above is pure speculation

The front hatches connect to the roll cage. There are four points of contact. Three slide locks and a guide pin lock. You lose only one when you remove the rear hatch. It’s been a while but I remember them being really secure even without mid-sections in place. I would be surprised they’d fly off honestly. The panels nest with each other more than they structurally lock to each other anyways

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

At low speed you can probably get away with any weird configuration you want to try.

At high speed it would not surprise me if some turbulent back current would lift the front panels and apply enough force to cause problems.

 

[BlueBronco]

As people have stated and it has been demonstrated, you can run front panels only off-road but Ford advises against it on road and definitely a big no at highway speeds.

However, I think a bracket could easily be fabricated that bolts/clamps/secures the rear of the front (or middle) panel to the rollbar that would make it safe(r) for travel at highway speeds.

 

[sanford]

As people have stated and it has been demonstrated, you can run front panels only off-road but Ford advises against it on road and definitely a big no at highway speeds.

However, I think a bracket could easily be fabricated that bolts/clamps/secures the rear of the front (or middle) panel to the rollbar that would make it safe(r) for travel at highway speeds.

Someone @Mabett or @JcrOffroad needs to fabricate a bracket for both the 4D and 2 DR. I want the old school Bronco look.

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