Replacement Softtop Suggestions

[Godless Nature]

The top on this guy is worn enough that I would like to replace it. Any TJ vets out there have a suggestion on brand name, etc?

I was looking at a Smittybilt on Extreme Terrain, reviews look good, but even they seem compromised online anymore. Link below.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/smittybilt-replacement-top-tj-9970235.html
Any reason to not pull the trigger on this one? Pictured with current top.

 

[Dcook65]

“Best top” makes the OEM tops. If you can, that would be the way to go.

 

[Godless Nature]

“Best top” makes the OEM tops. If you can, that would be the way to go.

Thanks, man. I was gathering that. I'm new to Jeeps.. wasn't sure if the $500+ price difference was justifiable.

 

[duncanator]

I went with Pavement Ends, which I think is the Bestop bargain line. I've had it on for a couple years now and have been really happy with it.

 

[06TJ35's]

Do not get smittybilt it will flap at highway speeds and it’s really annoying

 

[tworley]

The smittybilt one sucks. Holes in each corner of the rear window, the uppers leave gaps at the windsheild frame, The zippers are shit.

Save and get a bestop

 

[Irun]

I'm not sure if anyone else here has experience with these, but I've installed two Sierra sailcloth tops on previous Jeeps. The fit wasn't as tight as the factory tops, but it was a very good product for the money. The link below is for a black sailcloth top with tinted windows. Upper door windows are included also.

https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Upper-Door-Skins-Tinted-Windows-Blk-Sailcloth-p/10-40-tjc19702-21.htm

 

[GaTechTJ]

While we are talking about top options, is it worth $500 more on the Bestop to get 30 oz. twill fabric over the regular 28 oz. fabric on the SuperTop NX?

 

[Goatman]

Stick with a Bestop. That cash will be a bargain in the years of service life you get.

 

[Cam 73]

X2 on Bestop they are more $ but I think it is worth it

 

[GaTechTJ]

Stick with a Bestop. That cash will be a bargain in the years of service life you get.

Both options are Bestop. The question is if the 30 oz Bestop top is worth $500 more than the 28 oz Bestop top?

 

[TJScott]

I had a Smittyblit for 3 years. It served its purpose. It was loud though. I never really realized that until I bought a Bestop. At the time it was all I had the money for. The zipper is what finally gave out. In its defense I didn’t maintain it well, lubing the zippers and all. The Bestop, I went all out and bought the top of the line but basic style top, now the 7984117 as best I can tell. I always want my windows removable and be able to roll them and place them in the back. Then roll the whole top back and leave it attached to the Jeep but well out of the way. If weather changes I want the ability to put it back together on the road anywhere. It’s almost as quiet as a hard top.

 

[Jamesval035]

I went with pavement ends sprint top. $400. Still going strong after 4 years with no issues. I would def buy it again if I had to.