April 2026

If you own a 2021–2026 Ford Bronco and you’ve been thinking about swapping to your soft top for the warmer months — or finally installing the one that’s been riding around in your cargo area since the day you bought the truck — you’re not alone. We’ve been getting more and more calls about this, and it’s a service we’re proud to offer.

## The Soft Top Swap Isn’t Always Simple — But It Should Be

Here’s what we’re hearing from Bronco owners across Middle Tennessee: the soft top came with the vehicle (either as a dual-top option or included with a pre-owned purchase), but it’s never been installed. Some owners have called their local dealership hoping for a straightforward swap, only to run into a wall.

The reality is that many dealerships — even Ford dealerships — aren’t set up to handle the full soft top swap experience. It’s not a knock on them. Their service departments are built around warranty work, recalls, and standard maintenance. A soft top installation involves removing and storing the hard top, verifying all the OEM brackets and hardware, mounting the frame, fitting the fabric and windows, and making sure everything seals properly. That takes shop space, experience, and a willingness to see it through — including figuring out what happens with your hard top once it’s off the truck.

That’s where we come in.

## What We Offer That’s Different

At Southern Ride Customs, we handle the complete Bronco top swap from start to finish:

**Hard Top Removal & Soft Top Installation** — We remove your hard top, install the OEM or aftermarket soft top, and make sure every seal, bracket, and latch is dialed in. We do it in our shop where we have proper lighting, level surfaces, and every tool on hand — no surprises.

**Hard Top Delivery** — Once the swap is done, we’ll load your hard top in our truck and deliver it right to your door. No need to arrange a second trip with a buddy’s pickup.

**Hard Top Storage** — Don’t have garage space? We offer seasonal storage for your hard top so it’s safe, protected, and ready when fall rolls around and you want to button things back up.

**Hard Top Sale or Purchase Assistance** — Decided you’re a soft top person for good? We can help you sell your hard top. Or if you’re on the other side of that equation and looking to buy one, we can help source it. Bronco hard tops hold their value well, and we can facilitate the transaction.

**Protective Covers & Garage Storage Solutions** — If you’re keeping the hard top at home, we can source covers, padding, and even wall-mount anchoring solutions to keep it safe and out of the way in your garage.

## Let’s Talk About Road Noise — Honestly

One of the most common questions we get is: *“How much louder is the soft top?”*

We believe in giving you straight answers, so here it is. Yes, you will notice more road and wind noise with a soft top — especially at highway speeds. A hard top is a rigid, insulated shell. A soft top, even the OEM Ford top (which is impressively well-built and multi-layered), is still fabric over a frame.

That said, the factory Bronco soft top is one of the better ones on the market. It seals up well, and for most owners, the trade-off is more than worth it. There’s nothing quite like folding back the top on a warm Tennessee evening and enjoying the open air — that’s the whole reason the Bronco exists.

And if the noise does bother you? That’s another area where we can help. We can add supplemental weatherstripping, custom window gaskets, and upgraded seals to tighten things up beyond what comes standard. It’s the kind of detail work that a dealership service bay isn’t equipped to do, but it’s exactly what we specialize in.

## Our Recommendation: Keep Both Tops

If you can swing it, hold onto your hard top even after the soft top goes on. Having both gives you the best of both worlds — soft top for spring and summer, hard top for winter and long highway trips. And when it’s time to swap back, we handle that too.

## Ready to Make the Switch?

Spring is here and the weather’s only getting better. If your soft top has been sitting in the back of your Bronco waiting for its moment, let’s make it happen. We work by appointment, and we’ll have you in, swapped, and back on the road with a smile.

**Reach out to schedule your Bronco soft top installation — call, text, or message us through our website.**

*Southern Ride Customs — Automotive Solutions Nashville LLC*

*By Appointment Only*

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