Smittybilt Replacement Soft Tops

TJ Rick

"Never underestimate an old man with a Jeep"
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New to the group and have a question. Has anyone had any first hand experience with the Smittybilt Replacement soft top that is made with the Marine grade durable vinyl coated OEM Fabric? I have hade just about every kind of 4x4 over the years but just recently decided to get back into a Jeep. It has an excellent price, but usually you get what you pay for. I just want to change the color on my Sahara without breaking the bank. Any help would be appreciated.
 
My smittybilt top was thin, made a lot of noise, the soft uppers leave gaps between the door and windshield frame, the rear window left a hole about the size of a quarter between it and the top of the tailgate, the zippers let in a ton of water.

Go with Bestop.
 
I have the smittybilt soft top on mine. It was on the Jeep when I bought it a year and a half ago. Still fits nice and tight, my only complaint is the windows scratch super easy. But, I’m guessing that’s an issue on almost all soft tops.
 
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If you can afford it, I highly recommend the Bestop in Twill fabric. It's a heavier fabric than OEM and was even quieter than my hardtop before I insulated it. (Not cheap though)
 
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I've had both SmittyBilt and Bestop soft tops. The Bestop was super durable, withered extreme elements, and was tight and quiet.
 
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This seems to piss some off, but my Smittybilt top has lasted a lot longer than my previous twice as expensive Bestop. It fits tight, looks good and is very affordable. I'll buy another one when I need to.
 
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