Jeep JKU Soft Top Install - The Complete Guide for Beginners!
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install a soft top on your Jeep Wrangler JKU, perfect for beginners new to the world of Jeeps. Whether you're looking to replace your existing top or a new Jeep owner looking to upgrade, this step-by-step guide will take you through the process from start to finish.
We'll cover everything you need to know, including the tools required, how to prepare your Jeep for installation, and how to fit the soft top onto your vehicle. With clear instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to install your new soft top with confidence and get back to enjoying your Jeep in no time.
So, grab your tools, and let's get started!
0:30 Remove hard top bolts
0:54 Remove freedom tops
1:20 My setup to hoist and store the hard top
1:47 Rear lift
3:48 Front cradle and lift
5:00 Zip ties for added safety
6:11 Lift, remove, and stow the hard top
8:30 Stow bolts and start soft top
9:59 Bolt soft top to nerf bars
10:46 Install frames
15:18 Raise soft top 1/2 way
15:47 Attach rear pillars
17:54 Attach front half of soft top
19:15 Side panels
21:45 Rear panel bracket install
23:09 Rear panel
25:14 Stand back and enjoy!
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Nice video. Thank you!
@karlthemnjeep
3 күн бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you for watching!
ty sir very thorough
@karlthemnjeep
Ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Thank you so much for the video. I couldn't have done it without it. My first time installing my soft top. Thank you. 😊
@karlthemnjeep
2 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I’m glad it could help!
Very informative- thank you so much for your work on this tutorial!
@karlthemnjeep
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I'm glad it helped!
Very nice, now I have to go find and buy me a soft top for my Jeep.👍
@karlthemnjeep
Жыл бұрын
Driving with the top off is incredible man...
One of the best videos on this topic. Thank you very much
@karlthemnjeep
5 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching! Are there other topics you’d like to see done?
@gsdls
5 ай бұрын
@@karlthemnjeep I will look through your videos and definitely let you know. Thank you
Thanks!
@karlthemnjeep
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Great video!
@karlthemnjeep
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
Hi, thanks for the video. Where can I buy the kit?
@karlthemnjeep
Ай бұрын
Are you talking the stuff I did the lift with? Honestly it’s just the hardware store. 6x screw eye bolts (4 in rafters, 2 in 2x4) 1x 2x4 4x 200lb straps Bag of zip ties
I like the idea of having a soft top but I doubt I will ever get one.
@karlthemnjeep
Жыл бұрын
It works for some, not for others. Phone calls are impossible even when it’s closed. For me, running the top down in the sun is worth every noise, squeak, and everything.
I don't have a hard top. i am replacing my factory original softtop with Bestop Replace a Top for 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4-Door. Don't have to mess around with any OEM hardware. However, the top I received in shipment has a cable spring. And I don't know if it will work with my jeep.
@karlthemnjeep
7 ай бұрын
That’s a good question - a lot of Bestop replacement tops I’ve seen with springs are on the JLs. Just double check your instructions or call Bestop to get some of you didn’t get any. Good luck!
Those are not nerf bars, that is a roll bar. Nerf bars attach to the under side of your rocker panels.
@karlthemnjeep
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the clarification!
What year is your JKU?
@karlthemnjeep
2 ай бұрын
2018. Front half of the changeover year.
@Haqikah73
2 ай бұрын
@@karlthemnjeep Excellent video! Thanks.
@karlthemnjeep
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
A little candle wax will help your zippers zip smoothly.
@karlthemnjeep
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for that tip! Those things are buggers grrrrr.