Update, UPS will be in my area, so rather than go to post office they are being delivered by the end of the day rather than tomorrow. Kudos to Quadratec! I just had to say that once in my life. Quality update coming soon
Is anyone running Alien side shades or similar?
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Cole
TJ Enthusiast
I just put the Alien Sunshade (full) on the TJ and have sides ordered , hopefully will be here by this weekend. Sounds like it does count down tremendously on the wind which is a big plus for us who have the kiddos and also want to have the top off! Rainy here, hopefully we'll see how it works this weekend!
ok, here they are. I can’t see anything quality wise that is lacking. Look like a solid product. If I see something wrong with fit when I install Sunday or Monday I’ll report back.
Got the hard top off, cleaned Spidershade and installed the Smittybilt side shades. Smitty’s version of the spider balls is a little different. I prefer the Walmart ones for $1. LOL. Sideshade fit is tight. Took it for a drive with my son in the back. Got up to 75mph. He said it was WAY BETTER. They described it before as feeling like you were getting beat up. Much less wind shear. They usually dip their heads down to limit the shear. I think they will have no problem sitting normally now. Also reported that it was much quieter. He felt like he was in a cage, but he can see out well and still get the breeze. Only drawback is they can’t crawl in and out over the rear wheel well. I’d give it 4 stars
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TJ2
TJ Expert
Do you have a link? I've looked and couldn't find them anywhere.
I'm thinking about making a set myself. The material is readily available.
My buddy who bought my TJ X a couple years ago made himself a home-made soft top arch for over the front seats. He undoes his Spiderwebshade from the windshield and folds it back on that like a sunrider. Gets the best of having both shade and open air...
https://www.spiderwebshade.com/jeep-products/jeep-type/tj/sw1-lj/
I actually got one of these for my TJ. It gives more coverage in the rear and, as @glwood mentioned, you can fold it behind the front seats to make for a calmer ride up front if it's just for two.
I don't think it would be too difficult to fab one up, especially if you can sew and add the grommets. The material is cheap. I'd make it slightly larger than the typical spidershade, as they do not extend all the way to the roll bars and the sun occasionally comes through right in your EYEBALL!
xxdabroxx
TJ Addict
dmatt13
Member
Just ordered these from Summit Racing and will be delivered today. I'll post a review once I get them on, etc.
FYI, I did contact the Aliens and they do make the side shades for the LJ. They charge $130. With another $12 for shipping I'm having a hard time justifying it.
On the other hand, Quadratec lists the previously discussed Smittybilt ones as fitting LJ's. Obviously it wouldn't fit like it would on a TJ, but does anyone think they could be made to work? Is the distance between the B pillar and the rear seat the same in a TJ and LJ? My only reason for wanting these is to keep my daughters from being beat up by the sun and wind. I could give a shit about the trunk area getting shade.
Starrs
TJ Guru