Soft top questions for 06 LJ

[LJMolina]

So when I bought my LJ 2 years ago, it came with the Hard top put on and a soft top in the back cargo area.... this weekend I finally took the time to check out what I have... it appears to be missing some hardware but I dont know what is missing... or do I even have the right top..

I do have the door surrounds and it appears I do have the tinted side and rear windows... but here is the question Do I have the right top? Attached is a picture of the top, but what am I also missing.... I also do not have any of the bolts/fasteners that attaches to the pillars.. That is all I have that was provided.

I want to try and stay OEM as possible.

I searched around the internet some and noticed other tops, dont look close to what I have...

 

[Ante_Up]

Looks like a standard TJ length to me

 

[LJMolina]

Yea, thats what my thoughts are too.... because here is a link to a LJ OEM on ebay and it looks nothing like what I have


https://www.ebay.com/itm/2944839148...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[LJMolina]

I found my top on ebay.... looks like its for a 2017

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3042072664...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[LJMolina]

Is there a LJ soft top out there anyone would like to sell?

 

[Ante_Up]

Ah, that really blows... Good luck with your search!

 

[LJ in Omaha]

What are you looking to spend, may know of one in Omaha but don‘tknow what they are asking.

 

[suicideking]

I found my top on ebay.... looks like its for a 2017

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3042072664...d=link&campid=5337789113&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

That is for a 4 door JKU, won't work on yours. You need an LJ top which will be the hardest to find used. I also don't recommend a used top because the zippers wear out and break. You could inspect the zippers, but probably better off with a new top.

 

[LJMolina]

Im wondering if the best top frame they sell is any better than the OEM frame for the top,...

 

[06TJ35's]

Im wondering if the best top frame they sell is any better than the OEM frame for the top,...

Bestop makes OEM jeep soft tops. I’m sure their frame are just as good. Bestop has great warranty and replacement parts available so I wouldnt hesitate to pull a trigger on their frame+soft top.

 

[Mrholland]

Just to contradict the above

I have a bestop and some factory tops. I know ppl say bestop makes/made the factory tops. Based on my personal experience, Id rather have an older factory top rather than a new bestop.

 

[Jodh]

I like the bestop trektop. If you want to sell the hardtop hit me up.

 

[LJMolina]

I like the bestop trektop. If you want to sell the hardtop hit me up.

Im keeping the hardtop for the winter months, Im just looking to get a soft top for next spring/summer. Thank you all for all the great input. I will get the best top hardware as I compared to time and the price difference from finding all the OEM frame and hardware vs an all in one kit from bestop for a new frame and hardware with readable available replacement parts.

 

[SoCalGlide]

Im keeping the hardtop for the winter months, Im just looking to get a soft top for next spring/summer. Thank you all for all the great input. I will get the best top hardware as I compared to time and the price difference from finding all the OEM frame and hardware vs an all in one kit from bestop for a new frame and hardware with readable available replacement parts.

Since you've got a few months, why not just keep looking? I found my soft top on Craigslist for $150. Older guy who put it on his LJ when new, wife hated it, so off it came and into the rafters it went. Complete with door surrounds, all I needed to add were the 2 brackets that go on the roll bar and the two on the back of the tub to tuck the rear of the top into. There are some deals to score with a little patience.