Suggestions for a "bikini" top??

Cole

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Anyone have a good suggestion that won't break the bank for a bikini top (covers the front seats)? I need one that allows the door surrounds to be in as well.. I've seen a couple that may work, but any suggestions are welcome!

Thanks guys!
 
I normally just run with the factory soft top up with the windows and half door uppers out. There doesn't seem to be much difference between that and a true bikini top except for the rear sail panels. Cloverpatch even makes a strap kit where you can roll the sail panels up. If you only have a hard top, I guess this was no help.

I also have a mesh Spiderweb shade if I want some sun. There are no issues with it and the door surrounds and it stays on under the soft top.
 
I use a Smittybilt bikini top and an Alienshade. Both work great, the bikini offers more coverage obviously. Both can be run with the door surrounds on.
 
Most of the fabric bikini tops have plastic flaps that tuck into the door surrounds, but straps also, should you want to just strap to the roll bar above the door. The strap to the roll bar method leaves the top looser, and more prone to flapping on the highway.

The thing about bikini tops vs. a spiderwebshade or alien shade is they need a windshield header to work, and you have to remove that to put on the soft or hard top. A bit of a PITA, unless you plan to just run with the bikini for months at a time. The spidey or alien can stay on all the time, full top or not.
 
I use a smittybilt bikini top and header in the summer. It's good for the price. No severe flapping in the wind or anything. Do try to tighten down the ties too hard though, the one started tearing towards the end of the season.
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