Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top Installation on a Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4 Door

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A fastback soft top is something that Cindy and I have run on all our 4-door Jeep Wranglers and mainly because we love the way they look. But, there are other benefits to them such as being a lot lighter than a hard top, typically more affordable than a factory soft top and they can easily be transformed into a sleek, sun shading safari top, simply by removing the rear windows. Needless to say, when we finally got around to getting one on JET, our 2018 Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited, we chose to get a Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top. In this video, you'll get to see how to install one as well as what it looks like in all it's awesome configurations.
RAMPAGE TrailView Fastback Soft Top *: amzn.to/3zb1wVx
ATTENTION : For those of you who are interested in the Rampage Trailview Fastback Soft Top that we just installed, I need to let you know that I made a mistake during installation. Please note that the new windshield clamps NEED to be installed ON TOP OF the factory windshield brackets. This is clearly shown in the Rampage directions but I misunderstood it and removed the brackets by mistake. Doing this will prevent the top from sealing tightly against the windshield. Click on the link below to see a photo of what the clamp should look like mounted ON TOP OF the factory bracket.
/ @wayalife
* Please note that the Amazon links posted are associate links and WAYALIFE does earn a small kickback for purchases made through them.
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  • @ashasmith3754
    @ashasmith3754 Жыл бұрын

    I just brought a Rampage Fast back top. I was told it would be $500-$600 to install. After seeing this I feel way better about installing it myself. Thank You!!!

  • @adrian137777
    @adrian1377772 жыл бұрын

    That top looks awesome on the JL. Your installation and explanation of what you are doing make these mods install look easy.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them! 😎

  • @CN-rz3ez
    @CN-rz3ez2 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! That looks so amazing and you make a complicated install look so easy. Thank you for the video.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @DrHQuinzel
    @DrHQuinzel2 жыл бұрын

    Always appreciate your content my friend, worst mistake I ever made was selling my 2008 Wrangler to make ends meet last year, I'm itching to get back into one, just have to wait for the right time, so I'm living vicariously through you for the time being. I hope you and your family are well and can't wait to see you on the trail again some day

  • @nachovalenti
    @nachovalenti2 жыл бұрын

    The final result is awsome on your JL, i love it. On your hands the install looks so easy. Many thanks for another great advice and video ( the un packaging included 😁).

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. So glad you like how it all came out 😎

  • @Latoria928
    @Latoria9282 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this informative instruction video. You were very detailed and my husband and I did not argue not once lol. We always argue putting together anything. I appreciate you!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - that is awesome and I'm so glad to hear that our video was helpful.

  • @motor1001
    @motor10012 жыл бұрын

    And yet, another unboxing, editing gem 💎!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - thanks :)

  • @brucenix2037
    @brucenix20372 жыл бұрын

    Very Nice. Looks great sir! Thank you very much for taking the time to make this install video!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @wvlongshooter3912
    @wvlongshooter39122 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videography!!!! Some of the best I’ve seen on KZread!!!! Great video and very informative!! Thank you…..

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words 😎

  • @guidok3762
    @guidok37622 жыл бұрын

    Great video, love the way you explain everything so clearly. Looks great! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤️🇺🇸👍✌️🥇💪👌

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @n3tfury
    @n3tfury2 жыл бұрын

    Looks great. My 2014's twill top is in need of replacement, so going to check out the reviews for the JK. Great vid as always!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, so glad that we could be of help with this video.

  • @nelen_co
    @nelen_co Жыл бұрын

    This video reminds me how much I love my cb bar. Simple idea, game changer.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! So happy to hear it, thank you 👍

  • @robertk4501
    @robertk45012 жыл бұрын

    Clearly one of the best overall channels on KZread. Eddie and Cindy are great working together. Love all there installs anytime I buy anything for my JL I just watch WAYALIFE and go out and install it. Thank you both for all your hard work.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are truly flatter that you would say as much. Thank you.

  • @macMdown1
    @macMdown12 жыл бұрын

    Your patience with a screwdriver is absolutely admirable!!!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - only because I knew there would be an end.

  • @guidedbyvoices7424
    @guidedbyvoices74242 жыл бұрын

    I have a sky one touch roof on my JL and I still enjoyed this vid ;-)

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - those are really nice. Glad you enjoyed the video just the same.

  • @StormbornJKU
    @StormbornJKU2 жыл бұрын

    I really like how it folds back! I like how the inside portion isn’t facing up like the bestop soft tops. It folds so the top of it is still facing up. Really neat design! And it has those little clips to hold it down as well built right in! Those are cool little features that really gives things an edge!!!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. The flip top on this is a far better design than the old Trektops that I've run in the past. I also really like that you can store the rear windows in the top.

  • @StormbornJKU

    @StormbornJKU

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife how do you store the rear windows in the top? I didn’t even notice how that would be a possibility watching the install.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@StormbornJKU The rear half of the top is actually 2 tops. You can kind of see it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpirzs5phra1Yso.html You can store the windows in between the fabrics like a sandwich.

  • @edwardbrockbank7974

    @edwardbrockbank7974

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the exact same thing. My trek top was a way more “complicated install. Doesn’t look near a nice with the rear panels off. And the way it flips back I don’t care for but seemed to be the only option at the time. May need to change it out soon.

  • @gldfshguy
    @gldfshguy2 жыл бұрын

    The build is really sick and so is the haircut. Great channel man

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - Glad you like what you see :)

  • @thomasrossi31
    @thomasrossi312 жыл бұрын

    Nice, the slant back looks so much better!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jayrobards6718
    @jayrobards67182 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this and your videos!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @CarnutMM
    @CarnutMM2 жыл бұрын

    Except in Florida. We use soft top in winter. To humid, hot and rainy in summer lol. Thanks for another great video Loved to see Calamity Jane in the back

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - I'm sure it's quite different where you are.

  • @CIAG4PNP
    @CIAG4PNP2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are better then watching that series counting cars!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    We're truly flattered that you would say as much. Thank you 😎

  • @CIAG4PNP

    @CIAG4PNP

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalifeyour welcome Sir !

  • @tomroume3178
    @tomroume31783 ай бұрын

    You make everything look so easy!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    3 ай бұрын

    LOL - glad to hear 😎

  • @TheSylvesterruelas
    @TheSylvesterruelas2 жыл бұрын

    Your editing skills is fantastic.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why thank you, we really do appreciate it 😎

  • @duncanmackinlay7672
    @duncanmackinlay76722 жыл бұрын

    Why was that unboxing so satisfying

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - awesome. Glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @lempira69
    @lempira692 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! That’s awesome and great video

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it 😎

  • @christophermartinez5314
    @christophermartinez53142 жыл бұрын

    Excellent installation

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it :)

  • @Theodine9581
    @Theodine95812 жыл бұрын

    I wonder what this would look like with half doors? Simply amazing channel love watching you guys and support everything you two are doing!!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Hopefully some day we can get our hands on a set of half doors.

  • @moezee2406
    @moezee24062 жыл бұрын

    I really liked the safari top

  • @ikedemapanjr.3370
    @ikedemapanjr.33702 жыл бұрын

    Nice instructional vid! Price just went up over $100 more for this top. I shouldve ordered it last week!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found our video to be helpful.

  • @turbojunki
    @turbojunki2 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of the fastback tops, I don’t have a JL. BUT still a great video, great work guys. I’m happy you’re back to making more videos regularly. Keep em coming. 👍🏽 I have nothing but good things to say about my Bestop products, but I’m happy to see other quality products being shown.

  • @keon5779

    @keon5779

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also don't like fastback tops, I find them to be pretty pointless! But yeah, more uploads is pretty great!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Clearly, this isn't for everyone 😎

  • @gearlist
    @gearlist2 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! 😎

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😁

  • @alexjez2061
    @alexjez20612 жыл бұрын

    Good install video. Would've done me some good about a month ago 😋. I bought the same one for my JL. I haven't noticed any leaks with heavy rain. Around town it's not so bad or excessively noisy. But, took it out over 80mph and i could see the top lifting on the header portion (still didn't leak). Overall, I'm pleased with price, function, and looks. I'm waiting for temps to drop so I can leave it as a safari top. Keep these great videos coming. Almost forgot; took me 5 hours from removing the hard top to the last adjustment on the new top 😬😅

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear the review! 👍

  • @3bche

    @3bche

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend it and how is the noise compare to the hard top? How much it cost you ?

  • @alexjez2061

    @alexjez2061

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@3bche I was able to find it for a little over $700 (MSRP says it's over $1k). For $700 I'd buy it again; for $1k I'd look at other options. You can't compare/complain about the noise compared to the hard top. You can still hold a conversation though. I'm keeping it as a summer/in-town top. I'm leaving the hard top for winter and long distance driving. It's also very nice to open and close the front so easily. And the back pieces store in the top so you can put them back on if you get caught in some water or dust storm.

  • @superlite177
    @superlite1772 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, no BS to the point with the install.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad we could share this with you :)

  • @thisballcaplife9696
    @thisballcaplife96962 жыл бұрын

    Jet looks great!!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @jneal45
    @jneal452 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have the factory jlu soft top. I know you don’t like the way it looks, but man it is so easy and fast to put the top down or up, or into Safari position. I often take the top down when traveling, then put it up when I get home or to work. Taking the top down is less than a minute. Putting it back up is about 3 minutes or a little less. Can’t beat that for my use.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, to each their own. I hate how the factory soft top looks, I hate that it doesn't have zippers and I hate how crazy big and heavy it is. Installing this top took time for sure but now that it's all assembled, I can take it apart and put it back together in about 5 min. ALSO, I can store my rear windows in the top itself and when the front is flipped open, it doesn't look like some kind of mistake. But then, that's just me. 😎

  • @hunterking4002

    @hunterking4002

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife just curious, how come you dislike the channel guides versus the zippers? i’ve had tops with zippers and with the channels and find the channels make the windows so much easier to put back on

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hunterking4002 Maybe it's just me but I found that the channel guides on my factory soft top were a lot harder to work with, especially when trying to open up the rear window and when it's cold out. So long as you keep your zippers clean and lubed, I've always found them to work well.

  • @JeproksOffroad
    @JeproksOffroad2 жыл бұрын

    Another great install eddie

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @yuu_forestman
    @yuu_forestman2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVEJeepwrangler❗🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @MRSTEEL15
    @MRSTEEL152 жыл бұрын

    Well, you made it look easy....TY

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad to hear it :)

  • @ahmonguniform
    @ahmonguniform2 жыл бұрын

    Looks good Eddie you dag man!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @BigJessLBP
    @BigJessLBP2 жыл бұрын

    Damn that rampage top looks good

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @utahyork3338
    @utahyork33382 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering about the front brackets, but then you folded open the top. Nice.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad we covered what you were wanting to see :)

  • @DK-pb4ye
    @DK-pb4ye3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this! I just grabbed one 40% off +200 rebate from Amazon. It’s been on my list for awhile. I know it gets some bad reviews, but I don’t look at it like a cheap soft top. I look at it as the Cadillac of bikini tops. I hate the framed tops that stick out over the back of the roll bars. That and the window storage got me. I stay garaged and never drive in the rain so don’t much care if it leaks 😂

  • @kirbytheap
    @kirbytheap2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video like always. I just noticed you changed your fenders to black.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you like them 😎

  • @TheRambler-pz1gx
    @TheRambler-pz1gx2 жыл бұрын

    I installed my Bestop Trektop NX onto my JLUR in the winter. I had to loosely set it on the Jeep while running the heater on full blast to heat it up enough to fit.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - I hear you on that!

  • @josepalermo8489
    @josepalermo84892 жыл бұрын

    Nice top 👍

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 👍

  • @prinznapp2018
    @prinznapp20182 жыл бұрын

    Man thats a Lot of Work... But the result Looks very cool...

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fortunately, you only need to do all the work once. :)

  • @tsaiv4075
    @tsaiv40752 жыл бұрын

    beautiful

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @casey3057
    @casey30572 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Gonna have to check this out for the JK. Mine is in about the same shape as the one you had on Moby…. Donesky

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Without question, Bestop makes a nice top but I'm not sure it's worth the price now that I've tested a couple of other tops. This one took a lot of work to install but I'm quite happy with the end result.

  • @Footlong49er
    @Footlong49er2 ай бұрын

    I watched this video when it came out and I still went with the Best Top Fastback top and wish I didnt. Although the windows are easy to remove and go safari, not even close to being worth what I paid and I like the look of this one much much more. Plus when you put the Best Top top back, its just a huge parachute catching the wind. If you are undecided on this Rampage Trailview Fastback top or the Best Top one, go with this one and save the money...

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 ай бұрын

    To be totally fair and honest, this top ended up having it's own issues too. Looks are great, function is awesome but... I could never get the windshield header to seat tightly and this caused a lot of noise when driving at highway speeds. Really unfortunate too because I really wanted to like this top.

  • @Ali-yh9qi
    @Ali-yh9qi7 ай бұрын

    Just bot a 2024 jeep wrangler sport s 4xe. I really like the look of the rampage but I went ahead and got the bestop soft slantback ( sunroof...sliding back panels...not the fully convertable). From all I've read, bestop performs better w regards to flapping and leaks. That rampage looked really good on ur jeep tho.....too bad it didn't work out. Nice video !

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it really is a shame this top didn't work out. Looks good but that's about it.

  • @nickmosley6200
    @nickmosley62002 жыл бұрын

    If you don't mind me asking what the heck do you do for a living to do all this just asking

  • @MiguelSantos-nr8uu
    @MiguelSantos-nr8uu2 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional information. The fastback looks great. Do you find any trunk storage issues with having a fast back?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mainly that you no longer have a secure trunk. However, I do have a Tuffy Security Deck and that solves that problem.

  • @ckaraca
    @ckaraca2 жыл бұрын

    awesome

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :)

  • @Crimeanland
    @Crimeanland2 жыл бұрын

    Супер!!!! У меня машина называется ' Азия рокста" чем-то похожа на ваш ранглер ,но только похожа - по этому я ее и купил,настоящего ранглера купить я себе не могу ,двоих детей нужно поставить на ноги и выучить,так что довольствуюсь тем что есть.Но Азия рокста тоже афигенная Машина! ,Я получаю массу удовольствия катаясь на ней по Крымским горам, точно так же как и вы, с удовольствием смотрю ваши фильмы и многой из увиденного пошло на пользу, спасибо вам!!!!!!!

  • @terryderush2657
    @terryderush26572 жыл бұрын

    That looks 🔥

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! :)

  • @CMillerRichmond
    @CMillerRichmond2 жыл бұрын

    Those 38’s though… 🤤

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @GoldenK9Campers
    @GoldenK9Campers2 ай бұрын

    Very interesting.. I really like the door surrounds and the little metal piece that attaches to the surrounds on the driver and passenger front seats. Seems like this would do a lot to remove wind noise and wind. The issue with the wrangler is a lot of wind comes in between the door and the rollbar. I also have the alien sunshade which also lets in wind between the end of the shade and the rollbar. I'm wondering if I can just purchase the surround with that metal piece that attaches to the surround. Seems like with that in place plus the alien sunshade, i'd get a little bet of sun but most of the wind and wind noise would be removed? I was thinking about fabricating a solution, but this might actually work perfect?

  • @jxrxb
    @jxrxb Жыл бұрын

    Love your vid! What blue shocks are you running in the rear, also what are you running in the front?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    We are running EVO spec King coilovers. They come with the EVO suspension system.

  • @TravelCambodia09
    @TravelCambodia092 жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @desertfox3860
    @desertfox38602 жыл бұрын

    This is the first install you've done that I got lost in. I guess I'd have to see the directions.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm really sorry to hear that. I'll be sure to try harder.

  • @chinothedreamgiver1629
    @chinothedreamgiver1629 Жыл бұрын

    💪🏼

  • @TwinnKatz
    @TwinnKatz2 жыл бұрын

    They need this for the gladiator

  • @jackychen9573
    @jackychen95732 жыл бұрын

    cool

  • @edwardbrockbank7974
    @edwardbrockbank79742 жыл бұрын

    I honestly think I like that top better than my best top.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Having run both, I can tell you that both have their plus and minus. The Bestop is easier to install but I think this Rampage top has a few design features that are nicer. That being said, I need to give it a bit more time before I can say whether or not it's "better" or worth buying.

  • @edwardbrockbank7974

    @edwardbrockbank7974

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife looking forward to your long term review. One think I am on the fence about is the metal surrounds. Rubbing , noise. I think we like the same design features on the rampage and looks to hug the lines better. Wonder if there will be a notch back option for it like the best top accessory kit. I dig mine but have wait on a replacement( long story , lol) Love your editing btw and your channel

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome.

  • @blainocarbon1525
    @blainocarbon15252 жыл бұрын

    I am a newbie to jeep life. Did your DIY for doors and hard top on our 2021 Rubicon. Love it, don't want to put anything back on. However, I live with 4 long haired women, and they hate the back seat now. Need some of your expertise. Wind break with a Tonneau cover? I don't want to put the doors back on. Any recommendations?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, a windbreak or what is typically referred to on a Jeep as a windjammer will help a lot.

  • @adil3903
    @adil39032 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @tkdhanani
    @tkdhanani2 жыл бұрын

    Bestop seems to make a more user friendly version for daily operation. There aspects of the Rampage that seem really built well though. Would be interested in a comparison thoigh

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    So, having installed both, what I can tell you is that both have plus and minuses. The Bestop is without question, more factory like and a lot easier to install. However, once installed, this Rampage top really isn't too bad and I actually like the flip top Trailview feature of it a lot more. I've always hated the way the Sunrider on a Bestop opened up like a loose umbrella waiting to catch the wind and kind of like a mistake. However, the Bestop does seem to be quieter. With that said, the jury is still out on this top. I need more time to test it out.

  • @n3tfury

    @n3tfury

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife Agreed. I've had nothing but the Bestop (factory) softop for my JK since 2013 and I've used the sunrider feature ONCE. It looks like crap in that mode and flops around quite a bit. This looks much cleaner in that flip back mode.

  • @bobreeves3359

    @bobreeves3359

    Жыл бұрын

    Would love to hear your comparison thoughts as of today. I’m planning on a fastback, but not sure which one yet.

  • @mattdixon86
    @mattdixon862 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Definitely helped me with installing mine. Do you notice the wind lifting up the front header channel at all? I've got this top as well and at 45mph+, it's like the wind gets under it somehow and creates a gap. I've tightened those latches as tight as it goes but it still happens. Wondering if I'm alone with this issue.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are not alone and it is frustrating. If you look in the comments, I have mentioned as much and I wish I could still make an edit to this video to let other people know about it. I would reach out to Rampage to see if they can help out. If enough people do, I would assume they could offer a better fix.

  • @mattdixon86

    @mattdixon86

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife I just added some washers between the bracket and the jeep and that seemed to help alot. I also made support bracing out of 1/2 pvc to quiet the flapping of the top too. The washers definitely helped with the gap though.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip!

  • @dirtheaddavis366
    @dirtheaddavis3662 жыл бұрын

    I see Moby has been a good role model... 👀 What could be a next? An LS swap??? LOL

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - sure would be nice.

  • @caryrichardson338

    @caryrichardson338

    2 жыл бұрын

    My money would be on a hemi swap over an LS. Especially after all their issues with the LS…

  • @123ClassicRock
    @123ClassicRock Жыл бұрын

    Every time I use self tapping screws that song will haunt me😂

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @aikitkd
    @aikitkd2 жыл бұрын

    Nice Awesome look .I do have a question in regards to your fenders did you replaced or just have them painted?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    We replaced them. Decided that we like the black on white look.

  • @aikitkd

    @aikitkd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife thanks for the update and your Jeep looks amazing.

  • @jsavage68.
    @jsavage68.2 жыл бұрын

    Just curious are you going to make review of this top. I would like to have you opinion on it. I am thinking about getting one.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    So, after long term use, what I can tell you is this. I really like the look of this top way better than the Bestop and think it functions way better in that you can store the windows in the top. Assembly of the door surrounds is a pain but you only need to do it once. The biggest downside to this top is that the front windshield header channel lifts a bit in a cross wind or when driving above 70 mph and that causes wind noise. I've contacted Rampage about this and they did offer some tips but none of them have worked as well as I had hoped.

  • @christiancelis7015
    @christiancelis70152 жыл бұрын

    Hey Eddie…. Big fan … i just installed my soft top, looks super nice but i am wondering, whats the deal with the anti puddle bars….. it came on your kit too but you never mentioned anything about it and I googled it and i cant get no info

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're really not that necessary but if you look above the rear seat, there are pockets on the top going from the sound bar to the c-pillar roll bar. They just tuck in there.

  • @willoprieto950
    @willoprieto9502 жыл бұрын

    dude where did you find the torx compartment for the tail gate? that is cool!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    You mean for the bolts? Every Jeep JL Wrangler has it.

  • @stormw777
    @stormw7772 жыл бұрын

    Wow I like that soft top. Good job. I had no Idea that I was going to come home from work watch this video then highly contemplate if I want to buy one of these or put $1000 into Cardano. hehe. But do they leak?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it! I should note that I haven't tested it long term so it'd be hard for me to give it a full endorsement. Hope to do a follow up in the future.

  • @stormw777

    @stormw777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife hmm Hard decision. Another $1000 into Cardano or supper cool Soft top. I have the same year Jeep you have except I have the 2.0 Turbo. Now you got me thinking... Maybe I get both. LOL

  • @brisonpalmer6730
    @brisonpalmer67302 жыл бұрын

    Eddie you make that look effortless but I bet you have sore fingers after that initial install.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - I'm just glad that I only have to do it once. :)

  • @bestjeep4445
    @bestjeep44452 жыл бұрын

    So I have a question for you, would you recommend me trying the new rampage top for the gladiator after installing this for the JLUR

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wish that I could say yes but to be honest, I don't think so. Overall, I like this top better than the alternative but unless the front windshield header has been redesigned, I would say no. Currently, it lifts up when driving over 70 mph and that causes a lot of wind noise.

  • @OrionsAdventures
    @OrionsAdventures Жыл бұрын

    So, with your edit, about the front bracket, is it now dependable to drive daily in all weather? Or does it still leak?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, it did and we have since stopped using this top. And really, that's a shame because there's so much we liked about this top. That said, things may have changed and I would reach out to Rampage about it before giving up on it.

  • @Crimeanland
    @Crimeanland2 жыл бұрын

    СУПЕР!!!!!!!!!

  • @chillis28
    @chillis282 жыл бұрын

    👍👍

  • @rickbarmore1167
    @rickbarmore11672 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Deal... How about those self tapper? W/time and the amount of trails, they more likely to come loose or out. Nut Inserts would had been better. Did Rampage test those?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, could be an issue for sure. Guess time will tell.

  • @9critical
    @9critical Жыл бұрын

    Long time follower. Read a lot of the comments, and saw what the problems were. In your opinion, do you think this top is a reliable replacement for the OEM soft top? I regularly deal with heavy rain (South Florida), and drive over 70 all the time. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and keep up the great posts.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, and I do mean unfortunately, I would have to say no.

  • @9critical

    @9critical

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife copy. Thanks for responding. Is there a fastback out there that you would recommend as a year round replacement?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    @@9critical Bestop is really the only other brand that's worth looking at. And really, it's a shame because I really like the look and function of this top better.

  • @taadventures6312
    @taadventures63124 ай бұрын

    Hi great video. Are you able to remove the the entire top if you want to and is it easy or a pain. Thanks.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, you can and it isn't too difficult but I would not recommend this top for other reasons. Mainly, the windshield header channel lifting up at highway speeds is something I was never able to solve and it just makes way too much noise.

  • @taadventures6312

    @taadventures6312

    4 ай бұрын

    Was it an issue with the clamps not holding it down right enough. I know I the video you installed the clamps wrong at first. Can’t seem to find the ipdate video you did on that

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    4 ай бұрын

    Essentially, yes. The design of the clamps just don't hold down well enough to keep the header from lifting up and to the point where you can see the sky.

  • @georgestewart1042
    @georgestewart10422 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully one for the bronco soon since Ford doesn't know how to make a top!

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - I bet there will be lots of options coming.

  • @stormw777
    @stormw7772 жыл бұрын

    Question. Can you see clearly through the rear view mirror? How noisy is it compared to your hardtop? My soft top on my TJ was horribly loud on the freeway.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, it's hard to say being that my spare tire pretty much blocks my view out the back. But, what I can see is clear. :) Noise is definitely more than my hard top.

  • @stormw777

    @stormw777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife Ok I just ordered one from your link below. Cant wait to get it.

  • @TheMrWilson
    @TheMrWilson2 жыл бұрын

    do any fastback soft tops just fold all the way back similar to the factory soft top? I love the look of the fastback, but don't want to run the top in safari top style. I like having the top up, windows on or off, or having the top pulled all the way back for as much open air as possible.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not that I know of

  • @user-kb6fg6nl1p
    @user-kb6fg6nl1p2 жыл бұрын

    漂亮👍

  • @caryrichardson338
    @caryrichardson3382 жыл бұрын

    Does this interfere with the SpiderWebShade aluminum fasteners? I think I saw yours in the video?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It does not.

  • @YeepLife
    @YeepLife2 жыл бұрын

    Nice JL! What lift kit and height, wheels and tires are you rockin’?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    In this video, we are running an EVO long arm and coilover system set at about 4" of lift. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJWWw9pvj9enY8Y.html Wheels are KMC Tank Beadlocks and tires are 38" Nitto Ridge Grapplers. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpirzs5phra1Yso.html

  • @TheOneeyedclay
    @TheOneeyedclay Жыл бұрын

    Dood, how did you fit that Beast in your Garage !!! 😲😲

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    LOL - we have a standard 7' header and still have 3 inches to spare.

  • @edbouman5013
    @edbouman50132 жыл бұрын

    Hey Eddy! I heard that the Gladiator has had some Transmission problems, where the truck actually catches on fire underneath the cab! Got any views on it?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure where you heard that from but mine has been fine and everyone I know with one has been fine. I'd need to know a bit more about the Gladiator in question, who was driving it and what they were doing to have a view on anything.

  • @edbouman5013

    @edbouman5013

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife I will try to find out what I can and let you know!

  • @MilloXr
    @MilloXr2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. But why is that top so complicated to put on? Well no complicated but so many parts. OEM is so much east to put on and off.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    OEM is made by Bestop. I can only assume they have a patents on everything that makes up a soft top including the door surrounds and this is most likely their way of getting around them.

  • @gardenislandbradda
    @gardenislandbradda2 жыл бұрын

    Pulls into his one car garage while has a 20 car garage in the back hahah

  • @TrailExpedition
    @TrailExpedition Жыл бұрын

    Heavily considering this top for my JKU simply for the window storage feature built into the top. How is it holding up after a year and would you still recommend it?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    So, I'm not 100% sure how it works on a JKU but on a JLU, I was never able to keep the header down. At speeds over 70 mph, it would lift a bit and make a lot of wind noise. I don't know if I would recommend it because of it and that's a shame because there was so much about this top that I really liked. I have let Rampage know about it and maybe things have changed now.

  • @TrailExpedition

    @TrailExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife interesting 🤔 and that could be a deal breaker. Ugh. Do you know of any other soft tops that have the pocket storage for the windows?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, no. That said, I would reach out to Rampage and ask them if they fixed this problem before discounting their top as an option.

  • @TrailExpedition

    @TrailExpedition

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife I think I’m going to have to. Thank you for the insight and thorough installation!

  • @chasewilson6477
    @chasewilson64772 жыл бұрын

    I had a Rampage on a old TJ. Can you still store the windows in the safari top?

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    As you see in the video, there is a top flap toward the rear of the top and yes, you can store the windows in it.

  • @foofykid1
    @foofykid12 жыл бұрын

    What Cb radio are you using or do you use Ham or GRMS? I’m a noob and not sure what to go with lol

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend whatever radio your friends or club uses. Typically, this would be a CB radio but for me, my friends all use race radios and that's what I have installed.

  • @Brenda5060
    @Brenda50602 жыл бұрын

    That was a great video, thank you. But one thing can you come and do mine. ❤️

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    LOL - glad you enjoyed the video 😎

  • @MusicguyUSA
    @MusicguyUSA2 жыл бұрын

    How difficult is it to remove the entire safari portion of the Rampage top? I couldn't determine from the video if this something easily removed and reinstalled. I enjoy getting my Jeep naked when weather permits.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    It took me about 5 min to do.

  • @MusicguyUSA

    @MusicguyUSA

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wayalife Thank you, sir!

  • @LordRobbert
    @LordRobbert2 жыл бұрын

    I'm having the same issue with my tailgate tire carrier bouncing and rattling with my 37" tire seem normal to you? I feel like a body mount tire carrier cage is the only real solution.

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope, I have no such bouncing and rattling but then, I have an EVO tire carrier.

  • @user-uj3bk8uo2q
    @user-uj3bk8uo2q5 ай бұрын

    I was wondering, what size tires and lift are you running. Do you change your gearing

  • @wayalife

    @wayalife

    5 ай бұрын

    On this video, you're looking at 38" Nitto Ridge Grapplers and on a JL Wrangler running EVO coilovers set to about 4.5" of lift. Also, running 5.13 gears.

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