Bought a 2001 TJ end of April. Wife has wanted one for years, now she has one
The soft top had some bear damage (quite the story involving a bag of apples while the previous owner was in a tree stand) and a bunch of crappy repairs, although weather tight, preventing window removal on all of them. Ordered in a replacement top for a bargain. Once the new top was in hand, we removed the windows and used it that way for a couple months, later folding that down for another couple months.
Weather changing, TJ to be my wife's winter 4x4 in snowy PA. Removed the top from the hardware.
Key point:
Old top front edge has a 3/8" reinforcing plastic strip that presses into the front windshield bow. The factory replacement is made to be installed using screws and does not fit this frame. Anybody know what brand this may be so I can get the right replacement top for use with this style frame?
Or, will I have to order a new top with new bows? If so, what's the least expensive option(s)?
I only paid $1000 for this high mileage Jeep so I'm not looking at doubling my investment ;(
The soft top had some bear damage (quite the story involving a bag of apples while the previous owner was in a tree stand) and a bunch of crappy repairs, although weather tight, preventing window removal on all of them. Ordered in a replacement top for a bargain. Once the new top was in hand, we removed the windows and used it that way for a couple months, later folding that down for another couple months.
Weather changing, TJ to be my wife's winter 4x4 in snowy PA. Removed the top from the hardware.
Key point:
Old top front edge has a 3/8" reinforcing plastic strip that presses into the front windshield bow. The factory replacement is made to be installed using screws and does not fit this frame. Anybody know what brand this may be so I can get the right replacement top for use with this style frame?
Or, will I have to order a new top with new bows? If so, what's the least expensive option(s)?
I only paid $1000 for this high mileage Jeep so I'm not looking at doubling my investment ;(
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