And yes...you can fold the softtop over the spiderweb shade, it dosent interfere
Best Bimini / Sunshade
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I got the SpiderShade. They acidentally sent me the LJ version (I have a TJ). But it worked out great, gives more coverage to the back seat. Cuts down on the sun as well as the wind. So far we love it!
For the hard top, the first thing my wife bought me for the Jeep was a Harken Hoist. It was a bit of a pain to install, but not the fault of Harken Hoist, it's a good system, just the home builders didn't equally space the struts in the ceiling. Once installed, it's a breeze to remove and put on the top. It takes ~ 15 minutes. It's no bother, really, and even in TX, I appreciate having the hardtop.
For the hard top, the first thing my wife bought me for the Jeep was a Harken Hoist. It was a bit of a pain to install, but not the fault of Harken Hoist, it's a good system, just the home builders didn't equally space the struts in the ceiling. Once installed, it's a breeze to remove and put on the top. It takes ~ 15 minutes. It's no bother, really, and even in TX, I appreciate having the hardtop.
Ah ok, haha backup vehicles!
I like the hardtop for winter - plus, with it, its the quietest a TJ could ever be. I just have no where to put the dang thing since the house I live in is not mine. I guess make a wooden dolley for it? Because a ceiling mounted lift isn't an option.
Made a wooden cart out of an engine stand (removable) that I put my HT on
Then store it in a lean-to made for the HT...no garage...
Very clever!
Except, I would want to store it upright, like this:
I may just make something like that!
OP
Could you not still ceiling mount it and then remove it when/if you move? It's a lifetime investment. Only 8 holes in garage ceiling, wouldn't even notice them if I uninstalled. Installing it is a pain, but works well with a good plan. Uninstalling it would take 10 minutes.
I say go for it. Mine is the way it is because I made it initially for a JK 2-door freedom top, and that takes up less room than a TJ top; I modified it for the TJ, however, and it works for me.
Man it's tempting. Yes, I could keep it until I get my own house and then just install it permanently there, but i'm just weird about modifying someone else's property. Very very tempting though!
Just got the alien sunshade. Very well made etc. Comes in many colors as well. Their customer service is top notch. Ryan from the co (assuming the owner) is very helpful.
Went with black so it blends in better. I did Not want to bring attention to it. But they do offer lots of colors and 10 year warranty.
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dallasdig
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I put my Alien sun shade on yesterday. I got some sun mowing the yard, so having the sunshade on for my afternoon errands was nice. Plus I didn't have to worry about my hat blowing off my head.
That one onlt covers the front. This is the one you want: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z3N8GGY/?tag=wranglerorg-20
That one covers the front and back.
For me...not when it costs 3 times as much....my kids will never see the back of my jeep they are too old to fit, for you the back seat is required.
TJ2
TJ Expert
Alien sun shade is the best, it's hidden inside in between the roll bars.
Got it to both of my TJs.
Got it to both of my TJs.
SpiderWebShade is the original. I have actually met the owner and yea they are build in Orlando, FL. He is a great guy and the rest of his staff are awesome. I first met him at the Jeep Beach show in Daytona where is does one of the parties. One of my god friends Sergio Pinillos works for them from being a driver to being part of many of the Jeep evens here in the east and some out west. They have another guy to takes care of the events out west.