2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner - Project Venture Toy - Tech

The middle bow was secured to the top with another set of snaps.

The rear bow has snaps, as well, making for a very snug fit. The top of the rear window panel mates to a slot in the top, and the sides of the panel zip to the corners of the Supertop. The zippers allow the rear window to roll up when needed.

An aluminum rail mates to the bottom of the rear window panel and fits into place to tabs on the bed rails installed previously. This allows the rear window to stay securely fastened and a rubber seal on the bottom of the rail seals against the top of the tailgate when it's closed.

Removable side windows were installed next. They mate to the top similar to the rear window method, using a top slot and side zippers.

Bestop recommends the top be installed when the temperature is above 72 degrees F so that the top is pliable and has not contracted too much due to cold temperature. We installed ours on a day that was just a bit colder than that. We got it on fine, it just took us a little more pushing and pulling to get the panels all put together.

The final step to installing the side window panels is to flip and tuck the bottom plastic tab on the window into the bed rail slots. This keeps the top held taut and sealed at the bed. We took all our photos during or shortly after the install. Within a few days, as the top settles, the remaining wrinkles will start to smooth out.