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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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.
This jeep looks perfect, a simple lift and some nice looking tires. Love it!
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.
Thanks for all your videos bestop! They really help!
I just watched 6 videos and this one is the most correctly detailed
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.
That was extremely helpful! Thank you!
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
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.
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.
The 6 speed really makes it a nice drive .
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.
What size tires are those, and what is the lift?
thanks everyone who responded, it actually helped and i decided to get a jeep anyways
my jk 2014 unlimited is so nice and the same proses of the soft top
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.
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).
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?
the 3 piece hard top option everything is secured inside. So it's alot more secure. I understand where your coming from.
is there the option of entirely removing the soft top on the 4 and 2 door jeep?
Hi BestopGeoff, would you mind sharing with us the size of the lift and tires that are on that Jeep?
Can you have the rear bench seat in and fold the top completely down?
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
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?
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 ?
what an amazing car. Is it on sale? thank you for the video.
You have link for that bag to hold the windows
5:17 LT315/70R17 34.4 " GY wrangler duratracs
If I want to get a soft top for a 2 door what do I need for a full installation?
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.
What's better hard top or soft top
My side windows on my 2010 Jeep Wrangler is all scratched up does anyone know where I can purchase new ones?
Does any know those brand of wheels?
Is it the original sunrider or the supertop NX ?
what lift is on that JK?
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?
what kind of lift is on that jeep ?!
What size wheels are those?
I have knobs and plastic windows on the door
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.
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
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
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.
Very nice soft top but I prefer my hardtop + emergency top combo.
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
my 60th birthday gift to myself this June. 2017.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Welcome to Sail. This is I am from Saudi Arabia. How did you send to Saudi Arabia, and how much?
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
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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
10 жыл бұрын
5:51 - 5:59 show the side tabs, he calls secondary latch..
@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.
can you just take out the three windows and leave the top up?
@christopherkorsikas9936
10 жыл бұрын
Yes, I love doing that.
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
6 жыл бұрын
Zombieco u
What size wheels do you guys think that jeep has? 33? 35? 37?
@bcon_8874
8 жыл бұрын
no way those are 33's.
@Jamal-of6em
6 жыл бұрын
www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&partnum=17QR7WDT&tireModel=Wrangler+DuraTrac
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
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
10 жыл бұрын
Eric Sangimino thank you so much, Eric! I' ll look for it!
@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.
How good r soft tops when it rains or hail
@ElNelsonMundo
4 жыл бұрын
Reply is a little late but besides being noisy it ain’t that bad
hey r u british?
its two seater or four,,???
@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!
You forgot to take the doors off.
@2011lafayette
5 жыл бұрын
35 or 37
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
9 жыл бұрын
That's why you don't leave anything inside it worth stealing
@UndercoverPOP92
9 жыл бұрын
get a hard top
@MrPoopapotamus
9 жыл бұрын
Its also why the center console and glove box have locks on them.
@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
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?
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?
Those straps really arent worth the time putting them on. I never use mine and the thing doesnt move an inch
Jeez, you wouldn't want to do that too often
@TheMegacheesey
6 жыл бұрын
ozwasp definitely not for lazy people
@tylorhughes4484
6 жыл бұрын
Easier than a hard top by yourself.
@thomaswilson4441
5 жыл бұрын
It’s really easy and quick.
My YJ doesn't get anything cool...sniff sniff.
Zipper on the outside means people can get in and see theres nothing without slashing your windows or top.
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
9 жыл бұрын
Nope
@neettim
9 жыл бұрын
Ryan Medlin Damn so all of them are this complicated?
@ryanmedlin5764
9 жыл бұрын
It's not too bad once you get used to it
@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
9 жыл бұрын
neettim if you had the rear seats removed and a cover for the back, or a 4 door then yes.
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
4 жыл бұрын
imaskater3297 If you live in a shit neighborhood, you couldn’t afford a Jeep Wrangler.
how Many people can you have in this Car legally?
@erickruiz4107
8 жыл бұрын
4 people but in mine I can fit 6 but its a uncomfortable ride
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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
7 жыл бұрын
I have taken mine off and back on maybe 250 times and never damaged a zipper.
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.
Dave is handsome
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
5 жыл бұрын
BestopGeoff I remove the windows without unlatching and NEVER find it difficult. Very odd,that you made that statement.
Should be electric
@MichaelStVitus
4 жыл бұрын
Tech Nick How lazy are you people?
yeah....what i really need to do is just move out of this crappy neighborhood...
*Soft top
I thought i made it pretty obvious that i've never owned a jeep
And she has on a North Face Fleece... so that makes her even hotter.
Your hell of tall and the jeep is lifted! 😬
I'm not removing the f$%^ing windows 5 times a day every tome I park.
@rd58rd58
7 жыл бұрын
buy a civic
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.
i am worry that some one will steel my car
@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
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
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.
Britta is hot
They guy's accent is not bad but it is still there, and using the loud music over his speaking is idiotic