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Dave
Additionally, if your rear gate already has a vent in it, you likely want the top that has no vent integrated.
But they will all FIT.
-Paul
Vent combinations:
One (tailgate or top)
Two (tailgate and top)
None :sick:
I would just have a new zipper sewn in. Any upholstery shop (marine/RV/domestic/custom) will do it; and the appearance should be almost seamless!
-Paul
Can it be done......yes, they're delivered that way with a protective cover on.
Should it be done fulltime......no, because it will wear the hood and take up a lot of space.
From page 118 of the 2007 Owners Manual:
What's the truth ?
Also, if I buy only the soft top now, can I buy a freedom hardtop later?
Thanks for any and all help.
See the except from the Owners Handbook in the previous post (#171).
Salesmen are employed for their selling skills, not their technical knowledge.
Also, if I buy only the soft top now, can I buy a freedom hardtop later?
Yes, they should be coming back on stream now, but they had been unavailable even to Jeep for a while; hence the sales spiel about how the soft top was just as good.
It's an apples and oranges issue. They both fulfill the same function but in different ways and the choice is personal and subjective.
If you can't choose, get both. It's also cheaper to get the dual top option than to get the tops separately.
In any case, I thought the salesman was full of &^% and you verified that.
I will likely get both tops. Problem is I cannot find a Wrangler in stock that has the options I want (dual tops, tow package, etc.) and doesn't have the options I don't want (Navigation, etc.). So I may have to order it. Never done that before.
Thanks again.
I've done it on several cars and it really makes it yours.
THEN you can MODIFY IT - making it even more personal!
-Paul
I've read in other postings that the 2007 - 2008 Freedom hardtops frequently leaked. And many trips to the dealer didn't fix the leaks.
Does anyone know whether the 2010s Wranglers with Freedom tops still leak or did they finally fix the design problems?
I wanted the hardtop because I assumed it would be quieter and warmer in the winter. Is that true? Is there a big difference between the soft top and the hardtop in terms of noise and warmth? Living the northeast, the winters are long, windy and cold. But if there's not a big difference, especially if the hardtops still leak, I'd be happy to save money and not get the dual top option.
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
I can't compare it to a soft top, but my hard top is extremely quiet. I use the bluetooth all the time with no speaking/hearing issues. The voice recognition works fine as well.
The heater/AC works great. My granddaughters ride in the back and are comfortable in all seasons.
I did not go with soft top as most of my family are indoor types and I did not want to spend too much time taking the top up and down. It's all a matter of choice and I am completely satisfied with the hard top.
Good luck.
But since I also want the soft top, I'll need to order the Jeep versus buying off the lot. I haven't seen a dual top optioned car at a dealer yet.
Thanks again for the reply.
LO-MED-HI. You will break out in a sweat on a cold day in the HI setting.
I have a full door, not the half door listed in the directions in my manual.
It's hard to tell without a pic!
One thing I did when I installed my new top was attach it to the header wrong. It folds kinda goofy so you don't see the plastic tab. If you do that wrong, the top will be loose.
You should be able to look on Bestop's website. Look for their Replace-A-Top and get the instructions. That should walk you through installation.
-Paul
Regards Trapperjj1
http://www.jeep.com/en/search_results/?q=user%20manuals
They are identical to the print versions.
Enjoy the Wrangler.
use just any polish. :confuse:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Bestop Replace-A-Top is a GREAT option and the route I took when I replaced my 97 SE's cruddy top a few years ago. However, if you're going to spend that kind of money for the top, you may want to look at the Viking fastback frameless soft top. The rear windows actually roll/fold up into the top for storage and do NOT require the use of the original soft top frame and essentially works as a safari top too.
http://winchline.com/soft-tops.htm
If I had to do it again, this is the route I'd likely go.
-Paul
am having the same problem with my 2010 - i end up with about inch gaps and i just can't quite get the clips to reach out and grab to pull it forward and lock it back down. I haven't had to take the windows out though - i just release from the back, push it forward and re-lock, then re-hook the back. quite the pain
I've no idea, I'd have to watch what you're doing to know. :shades:
However, has it never zipped up or is this a new problem?
I own a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport...Its great...unless I have the hard top on it..and it RAINS!!!!...I leaks to the point I don't dare put the carpet in...for it gets SOAKED...and winter is coming here in MAINE.....Anyone got any ideas...The soft top is Leak Free...Imagine that Uh????
As for the orginal tires I have 30x9.5x15...Wranger Goodyear tires..I got 71,236 on the orginal tires...They are GREAT,but Goodyear in their infinite wisdon....they don't make this tire any longer... they changed it to a SRA tread design....and they don't wear as good or even close.....Kind of the same ole' story...if it wears good ....don't make more,,,,they don't make any money($$$$) with tires that perform as these did....Ohh @#$%^ its raining again............ :lemon:
if the Jeep came with the dual top package, the soft top is not actually fixed to the Jeep, but the hard top does need to be removed if you want to be able to use your cargo area. However, removing the hard top should have zero affect on whether it leaks or not. Did you buy your Jeep from a Jeep dealer? If so, they should know what they are doing now that this model with the Freedom top has been out for over three years. I have an '07 Unlimirted X with the dual tops and I have NEVER (knock on wood) had a leak with either roof. Also, if you don't want your soft top, don't give it back to the dealer...sell it to back them or to someone else, as they are expensive and there is a market for them.
~Mike
Absolutely correct. I always rotate mine while the oil is draining, i.e. every three thousand miles.
So typically I use quadratec for a lot of my custom aftermarket upgrades/replacements...the like. However I am replacing some of the soft top hardware components and quadratec only sells the 3rd rear bow assembly for 97-02 models. I own a 2006 Model. So I called the dealership up and they want nearly $600.00 for a steel tube of metal that probably cost less then 100 bucks to produce. Anyone know of any other sources for this part? (preferably for under 600$ lol). Im more then willing to buy it as a custom fab piece...as long as the price is reasonable....
THANKS!!