Bestop: How to get the most from your soft top Jeep Wrangler (2 door)

How to use and get the most out of your soft top on a Jeep Wrangler JK (2007-present Jeep Wranglers).
Bestop makes the soft tops for the Jeep factory, and we make several tops you can buy from your favorite Jeep supplier.
In this video, Dave and Britta from Bestop show in detail how to remove the windows, fasten the Sunrider sunroof, and fold down the top. It's the proper procedures to ensure the longest lasting life for your soft top.
Get more info at www.bestop.com

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  • @tomdev70
    @tomdev706 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the steps on replacing the windows. That is really helpful. I'd love to see a video on how to do this with one person.

  • @Jamal-of6em
    @Jamal-of6em6 жыл бұрын

    This jeep looks perfect, a simple lift and some nice looking tires. Love it!

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff11 жыл бұрын

    I think they're great for hail: it just bounces off, and doesn't dent. It doesn't rain much here in Colorado, but well-adjusted soft tops with good door surrounds work great in the rain. I take mine thru the carwash.

  • @audreyniblo98
    @audreyniblo989 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all your videos bestop! They really help!

  • @3174jason
    @3174jason6 жыл бұрын

    I just watched 6 videos and this one is the most correctly detailed

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff12 жыл бұрын

    You might be right about the web site - lots of our photos and video are on the 4door. But all our products are designed for either! I'll try to get this Jeep in more stuff. Thanks for the comment.

  • @045spdgt
    @045spdgt10 жыл бұрын

    That was extremely helpful! Thank you!

  • @DJTinsletooth
    @DJTinsletooth11 жыл бұрын

    I own a 2 door 2010 Jeep JK and honestly the hard top looks better but I think the soft top is much better. Reason 1, it weighs far less which improves fuel economy. Reason 2 All I do is unlatch the front part while Im moving at about 30km/hour and it folds nicely into a big sun roof.

  • @RandomVelocity

    @RandomVelocity

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree the older ones were so much lighter and easier. It should not take two people to put the top up. Not besttops fault though it’s the new sunrider feature which is ridiculous. I have it and have stand on the back bumper and throw the top over and hope it lines up reasonably well. Total pain in the ass sometimes.

  • @godholio
    @godholio12 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a video with a 2-door JK! Everything else on youtube (and most of your website) is either a JKU or a TJ.

  • @funwithemi5306
    @funwithemi53066 жыл бұрын

    The 6 speed really makes it a nice drive .

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff12 жыл бұрын

    Of course. Very easily. The newer tops have quick disconnects. On older tops you'll need a special "torx" screwdriver, but it's just a couple little bolts, and the top lifts right off.

  • @calebcooper1105
    @calebcooper11058 жыл бұрын

    What size tires are those, and what is the lift?

  • @imaskater3297
    @imaskater329711 жыл бұрын

    thanks everyone who responded, it actually helped and i decided to get a jeep anyways

  • @nickvslife2013
    @nickvslife201310 жыл бұрын

    my jk 2014 unlimited is so nice and the same proses of the soft top

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff12 жыл бұрын

    That Jeep is running on 35" tires, with a 6" long arm lift. It's got air lockers front and rear, and flexes really well (if you remember to pull the pins on the front arms!). It's a nice Jeep that's fun to drive. It's an automatic, but that's actually a big plus on slow moving rock trails. The bloke in the video is 6'3" or 6'4" tall. And yes, he is British.

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff11 жыл бұрын

    It's a Supertop NX. The "Sunrider" top from Jeep that came with straight-from-the factory-Jeeps is almost identical. (Bestop has a top called "Sunrider" as well - and it's different. All part of some secret plan to be confusing).

  • @lindas9638
    @lindas96385 жыл бұрын

    Great video, but I have a 99 TJ and put a new Bestop factory replacement on it (not sunrider). Is there a video for that please?

  • @Keego0201
    @Keego020111 жыл бұрын

    the 3 piece hard top option everything is secured inside. So it's alot more secure. I understand where your coming from.

  • @AirsoftDelta18
    @AirsoftDelta1812 жыл бұрын

    is there the option of entirely removing the soft top on the 4 and 2 door jeep?

  • @aswdgfdsgadfg
    @aswdgfdsgadfg9 жыл бұрын

    Hi BestopGeoff, would you mind sharing with us the size of the lift and tires that are on that Jeep?

  • @TheKowsk87
    @TheKowsk8710 жыл бұрын

    Can you have the rear bench seat in and fold the top completely down?

  • @jamesandrews7441
    @jamesandrews74414 жыл бұрын

    So if you're out and about and put your soft top down by yourself what is easiest way put the header back up to the latch Point area. I've tried doing this by myself and when you grab one side and try to bring the bow assembly up over the sport bars it gets crooked and starts jamming up. I've seen people just get in the back standing on the bumper and just throw it back up into position. What's your take on it

  • @34D513
    @34D51312 жыл бұрын

    hey mate: I love your jeep!!! can you please list all your mods (lift height and associated suspension and tyre size included), and if you dint mind, how tall the man in the film is, so I can gauge how high the car is. Also, does the suspension flex well?

  • @tylerdavis7348
    @tylerdavis73484 жыл бұрын

    I bought a 2012 2dr jk and it came with a soft top and hard top.my question is idk if my soft top is a bestop. It looks identical but I’m not to sure is there a place to check where it’s from ?

  • @alejandrousobiaga1619
    @alejandrousobiaga161911 жыл бұрын

    what an amazing car. Is it on sale? thank you for the video.

  • @MNGaudig
    @MNGaudig3 жыл бұрын

    You have link for that bag to hold the windows

  • @fredluchsinger8793
    @fredluchsinger87937 жыл бұрын

    5:17 LT315/70R17 34.4 " GY wrangler duratracs

  • @kevinquintanar1482
    @kevinquintanar14823 жыл бұрын

    If I want to get a soft top for a 2 door what do I need for a full installation?

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff12 жыл бұрын

    Ahh, but you look cool in it. :-) We make a TON of stuff for square headlight Jeeps. Check out the Sunrider video we did last year: it's got an AWESOME YJ in it. I borrowed it from a local club member, but I'd own that Jeep in a heartbeat.

  • @NathanH172
    @NathanH17211 жыл бұрын

    What's better hard top or soft top

  • @carolynsmith4625
    @carolynsmith462511 жыл бұрын

    My side windows on my 2010 Jeep Wrangler is all scratched up does anyone know where I can purchase new ones?

  • @ThisIsTrueHouseMusic
    @ThisIsTrueHouseMusic10 жыл бұрын

    Does any know those brand of wheels?

  • @2pacshakur7
    @2pacshakur711 жыл бұрын

    Is it the original sunrider or the supertop NX ?

  • @nicks3456
    @nicks34569 жыл бұрын

    what lift is on that JK?

  • @MatrixAlphaCWX
    @MatrixAlphaCWX4 жыл бұрын

    I'm Jeep Hunting, why do all the tops i see at the dealerships for the years 2007-2017 look saggy and droopy and not tight like this and standing stiff/perfect. I'm confused. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Maybe they need new bows that sit higher or something?

  • @xPolandFTW
    @xPolandFTW11 жыл бұрын

    what kind of lift is on that jeep ?!

  • @MrStew202
    @MrStew20210 жыл бұрын

    What size wheels are those?

  • @marcusmajors6196
    @marcusmajors61965 ай бұрын

    I have knobs and plastic windows on the door

  • @IgOtCaNdYiNmYtRuCk
    @IgOtCaNdYiNmYtRuCk11 жыл бұрын

    Yeah because it is extremely difficult to break the car window. Now you might argue that in other cars the alarm will go off. True, but you still need the replace your glass.Besides that the jeeps have a chip in the key that make it impossible for the car to be hot wired (as with most modern cars). The point is, anybody can do any damage to any car be it a convertible or not.

  • @NotN8
    @NotN88 жыл бұрын

    all your videos have 2 PEOPLE putting the top up/down. Please show how to w/ 1 PERSON. I want to know the best way, b/c last time I put it up alone - the sunroof hinge suddenly flipped back with enough momentum to break both quick-release bow knuckles (hinges) off each side. It was a horrific experience as it's a brand-new bestop. Don't know whether I should leave the sunroof hinge back (it seemed harder)?

  • @rd58rd58

    @rd58rd58

    7 жыл бұрын

    keep sunrider sleeve in LOCKED position (sleeve over tube hinge) when taking top back completely, it is easier, less risk of damage when putting it back. For one person to put top back up, stand in the inside of rear seat area

  • @RandomVelocity

    @RandomVelocity

    6 жыл бұрын

    Or you can stand on the rear bumper with the tailgate open and just throw the whole top over clip in the front without locking the latches. But yeah I would have like to see Dave the super hero (did you see the way he came into the video). put the top up by himself. Lol.

  • @majindevon
    @majindevon8 жыл бұрын

    Very nice soft top but I prefer my hardtop + emergency top combo.

  • @OceanDriveSpeeder
    @OceanDriveSpeeder Жыл бұрын

    Pretty Old Video, still good for us JK owners. What I'm wondering is Why Bestop has no Service centers? Especially in Colorado, at least one! I have no issue driving to Louisville, Co. for a Service Center. How about it? Dec/29/22

  • @lovelybrest
    @lovelybrest7 жыл бұрын

    my 60th birthday gift to myself this June. 2017.

  • @gamrkidd
    @gamrkidd8 жыл бұрын

    God this makes me want to buy one of these today ! I've owned a lowered (4 inches off ground) Civic coupe for seven years now, and love lowered cars but these 2 door soft top Wranglers are FAR too cool. My bumper was partly torn off yesterday due to it being so low , this will never happen with a Jeep

  • @tylerbranston6383

    @tylerbranston6383

    6 жыл бұрын

    Been there bud, driving an SiR right now, and so tired of how low it is (stock height too, not even lowered). Guy before me tore the front bumper, i tore the side skirt off once too.

  • @helgalittle2491
    @helgalittle249110 жыл бұрын

    i just bought a 2014 jeep wrangler sport n i love it but the top will not attatch correctly by the doors since the fost time i took the top off. Help ! ive tried to take everything off and realign things to make sure they r straight and as perfect as can b. Any suggestions?

  • @Redmow51

    @Redmow51

    10 жыл бұрын

    I am new too. But, don't be afraid to ask another Jeep owner. They are always willing to at least point you to the problem. I work with a Jeep owner so I am good.

  • @floridaoutdoors2211
    @floridaoutdoors22116 жыл бұрын

    I feel I'd take off the quarter windows or use the sunroof feature more than taking the whole entire thing off. Too much to be taking on and off the entire top.

  • @user-jc4di3dx8t
    @user-jc4di3dx8t3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to Sail. This is I am from Saudi Arabia. How did you send to Saudi Arabia, and how much?

  • @imaskater3297
    @imaskater329712 жыл бұрын

    thats real smart to have a zipper and velcrow on the OUTSIDE. I always thought jeeps were easy to break into because you can just cut the plastic windows, but a zipper on the outside? If i had a jeep and i live where i do now that thing will be gone in the first five minutes

  • @badger7930
    @badger7930 Жыл бұрын

    good

  • @Steve-ec6ed
    @Steve-ec6ed10 жыл бұрын

    One thing you left out was when putting the top back up you need to make sure the side tabs click in before you reclamp the windshield clamps.

  • @wldblugrass

    @wldblugrass

    10 жыл бұрын

    5:51 - 5:59 show the side tabs, he calls secondary latch..

  • @Steve-ec6ed

    @Steve-ec6ed

    10 жыл бұрын

    touché! Should have still showed what he was doing a noob wouldn't know what the hell a secondary latch is and its an extremely important part of the process.

  • @TheJIMMYandPAULAtv
    @TheJIMMYandPAULAtv10 жыл бұрын

    can you just take out the three windows and leave the top up?

  • @christopherkorsikas9936

    @christopherkorsikas9936

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I love doing that.

  • @AirsoftDelta18
    @AirsoftDelta1812 жыл бұрын

    do you know a good website, or anything tat offers a hard top to a 2012 sport utility 2 door? that is under 1000?

  • @teresareppert8755

    @teresareppert8755

    6 жыл бұрын

    Zombieco u

  • @Justin-gd6uh
    @Justin-gd6uh8 жыл бұрын

    What size wheels do you guys think that jeep has? 33? 35? 37?

  • @bcon_8874

    @bcon_8874

    8 жыл бұрын

    no way those are 33's.

  • @Jamal-of6em

    @Jamal-of6em

    6 жыл бұрын

    www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&partnum=17QR7WDT&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac

  • @rogervrs
    @rogervrs10 жыл бұрын

    Hi ! I bought a Jeep wrangler 2 door model sahara 2011 here in Brazil. This model here is diferent from the U.S.A one. It did not come with soft top, just hard top. I would like to know if the soft tops of the Sport ones can be fit or adaptade to my Jeep. Where can I buy one in USA. Thanks a lot. Roger Vieira from Brazil

  • @squirlybmx

    @squirlybmx

    10 жыл бұрын

    Assuming you haven't found an answer yet, you can buy an aftermarket top for much less and get the same quality as a factory top. Bestop makes fantastic soft tops if you're still looking.

  • @rogervrs

    @rogervrs

    10 жыл бұрын

    Eric Sangimino thank you so much, Eric! I' ll look for it!

  • @newjersey02

    @newjersey02

    10 жыл бұрын

    Roger Vieira bestop makes good aftermarket softops for jk, try ebay or even check craigslist, here in usa theres always people selling there softops for around 600 to 800 bucks on craigslist.

  • @austintex117
    @austintex11711 жыл бұрын

    How good r soft tops when it rains or hail

  • @ElNelsonMundo

    @ElNelsonMundo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Reply is a little late but besides being noisy it ain’t that bad

  • @Hassan-Alnajjar
    @Hassan-Alnajjar13 жыл бұрын

    hey r u british?

  • @dhillon01764
    @dhillon0176412 жыл бұрын

    its two seater or four,,???

  • @Summerfan69

    @Summerfan69

    4 жыл бұрын

    All 2 doors Jeeps are 4 seaters but you can easily remove the back seat if you like for much more trunk space!

  • @KSG472
    @KSG4729 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to take the doors off.

  • @2011lafayette

    @2011lafayette

    5 жыл бұрын

    35 or 37

  • @hazzardousduke94
    @hazzardousduke949 жыл бұрын

    It doesn't seem like there is a lot of protection against somebody breaking into your car. Is there a way to stop somebody from simply zipping your windows off and gaining access to the interior? Thanks

  • @ryanmedlin5764

    @ryanmedlin5764

    9 жыл бұрын

    That's why you don't leave anything inside it worth stealing

  • @UndercoverPOP92

    @UndercoverPOP92

    9 жыл бұрын

    get a hard top

  • @MrPoopapotamus

    @MrPoopapotamus

    9 жыл бұрын

    Its also why the center console and glove box have locks on them.

  • @NotN8

    @NotN8

    8 жыл бұрын

    you can also get/make a hard cover that bolts over the 'trunk' space to secure it a little better

  • @rd58rd58

    @rd58rd58

    7 жыл бұрын

    Don't lock you center console or glove box. Do you really want someone to cause $500 to $1,000 damage to your interior for the sake of your flashlight?

  • @RandomVelocity
    @RandomVelocity6 жыл бұрын

    I hate that sunrider feature. Makes the front bow heavy and a bitch to raise the top by yourself. I’ve never used the sunrider feature either top is up or all the way down. Don’t need a “sunroof” in a Jeep. Does best top make a soft top WITHOUT that stupid sunrider feature for a 2011 Sahara two door?

  • @Steve-ec6ed
    @Steve-ec6ed10 жыл бұрын

    Those straps really arent worth the time putting them on. I never use mine and the thing doesnt move an inch

  • @ozwasp
    @ozwasp9 жыл бұрын

    Jeez, you wouldn't want to do that too often

  • @TheMegacheesey

    @TheMegacheesey

    6 жыл бұрын

    ozwasp definitely not for lazy people

  • @tylorhughes4484

    @tylorhughes4484

    6 жыл бұрын

    Easier than a hard top by yourself.

  • @thomaswilson4441

    @thomaswilson4441

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s really easy and quick.

  • @bwdenman
    @bwdenman12 жыл бұрын

    My YJ doesn't get anything cool...sniff sniff.

  • @LJ.613
    @LJ.61311 жыл бұрын

    Zipper on the outside means people can get in and see theres nothing without slashing your windows or top.

  • @neettim
    @neettim9 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know any soft tops that are easy to remove and store in the trunk of the Wrangler? I want to be able just to easily remove the top and store it in the trunk and then put it back on without having to store the windows somewhere. Is that possible?

  • @ryanmedlin5764

    @ryanmedlin5764

    9 жыл бұрын

    Nope

  • @neettim

    @neettim

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Medlin Damn so all of them are this complicated?

  • @ryanmedlin5764

    @ryanmedlin5764

    9 жыл бұрын

    It's not too bad once you get used to it

  • @neettim

    @neettim

    9 жыл бұрын

    Ryan Medlin I mean like what if you're on the go and it's a hot day and you want to park your car. You need to plan it out kinda just because you can't bring windows with you

  • @20GATE91

    @20GATE91

    9 жыл бұрын

    neettim if you had the rear seats removed and a cover for the back, or a 4 door then yes.

  • @imaskater3297
    @imaskater329711 жыл бұрын

    but the thing is is that i live in a bad neighborhood and in my neighborhood you HAVE to have a parking sticker hanging on your mirror or you will be towed and people in my neighborhood LOVE to steal these. my grandmother left her door unlocked and hers got stolen. thats my only concern now

  • @MichaelStVitus

    @MichaelStVitus

    4 жыл бұрын

    imaskater3297 If you live in a shit neighborhood, you couldn’t afford a Jeep Wrangler.

  • @phalanges6176
    @phalanges61768 жыл бұрын

    how Many people can you have in this Car legally?

  • @erickruiz4107

    @erickruiz4107

    8 жыл бұрын

    4 people but in mine I can fit 6 but its a uncomfortable ride

  • @syarifsetiawan2328
    @syarifsetiawan23285 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍👍👍

  • @spartanlegit1
    @spartanlegit110 жыл бұрын

    The hard top is easier but just have to be-careful and need a second person… the soft top has a lot of steps… plus you can damage the zippers easy, the only good side is it's light weight They should make a hard top that's more light weight but strong …

  • @rd58rd58

    @rd58rd58

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have taken mine off and back on maybe 250 times and never damaged a zipper.

  • @LJ.613
    @LJ.61311 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like you just dont want to have a convertible then. Not something specific to the Jeep. Having the soft top accessible from the outside IS smart, because it can save you thousands of dollars in replacing the hard top.

  • @peppitachips1764
    @peppitachips1764 Жыл бұрын

    Dave is handsome

  • @BestopGeoff
    @BestopGeoff12 жыл бұрын

    It's possible that a Jeep isn't the right vehicle for you. Where I live, a little sports car would get torn up on the roads -- so you know, there are lots of car options in the world. BUT I should probably point out that it's really difficult to undo the windows unless you first unlatch the header. So your neighborhood bad guys will most likely cut through the top, just like they would on other convertibles out there.

  • @plugger4945

    @plugger4945

    5 жыл бұрын

    BestopGeoff I remove the windows without unlatching and NEVER find it difficult. Very odd,that you made that statement.

  • @technick7986
    @technick798611 жыл бұрын

    Should be electric

  • @MichaelStVitus

    @MichaelStVitus

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tech Nick How lazy are you people?

  • @imaskater3297
    @imaskater329711 жыл бұрын

    yeah....what i really need to do is just move out of this crappy neighborhood...

  • @LJ.613
    @LJ.61311 жыл бұрын

    *Soft top

  • @imaskater3297
    @imaskater329712 жыл бұрын

    I thought i made it pretty obvious that i've never owned a jeep

  • @AutenBrian3
    @AutenBrian311 жыл бұрын

    And she has on a North Face Fleece... so that makes her even hotter.

  • @knightmareking1342
    @knightmareking13424 жыл бұрын

    Your hell of tall and the jeep is lifted! 😬

  • @PeterBCPATube
    @PeterBCPATube7 жыл бұрын

    I'm not removing the f$%^ing windows 5 times a day every tome I park.

  • @rd58rd58

    @rd58rd58

    7 жыл бұрын

    buy a civic

  • @takingu2skoo
    @takingu2skoo9 жыл бұрын

    none of your 100 videos are helping me..... lol im looking for a factory 07 wrangler 4 door soft top. and not with a "spring" cable....... theres 1 part im not 100% sure how it works its in the middle above the driver by the lock to keep the top on.

  • @themaskguy9241
    @themaskguy92417 жыл бұрын

    i am worry that some one will steel my car

  • @rd58rd58

    @rd58rd58

    7 жыл бұрын

    Top doesn't make any difference stealing your car. Smash and grab guys break windows on cars by the thousands every night across the US to seal a bunch of quarters. I can silently break your windows in one second be in any hard top car. Theft of auto is way way down worldwide with newer key types

  • @bdd1469
    @bdd14697 жыл бұрын

    Best top tops are junk. After waisting $800 on a best top and installing several other brands I will never recomend best top again... My best top fits like shit, the zippers were sawn in wrong on three of the four windows. They sent me replacement windows, and they also fit like shit. The factory top that came on my jeep was 10x the piece of shit replacement best top.

  • @plugger4945

    @plugger4945

    5 жыл бұрын

    bdd1469 This is very good to know,if it’s indeed true. I always try to get CUSTOMER reviews. The seller always exaggerates.

  • @MrJbrountas
    @MrJbrountas12 жыл бұрын

    Britta is hot

  • @rd58rd58
    @rd58rd587 жыл бұрын

    They guy's accent is not bad but it is still there, and using the loud music over his speaking is idiotic