We use this igloo on short trips and to the beach and it is amazing. Has a lunch tray. 2 bottle openers. 2 fishing rod holders or umbrella. And a long pullout handle. And all kinds of stuff. And it goes everywhere with these tires.
Looks like you could start here and gain a lot of knowledge from different users.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/gladiator-diesel-bottoming-out-poll-let%E2%80%99s-get-some-numbers-here.49496/
Twill. Now remember that even with light rain or heavy. The tops all wrap around the roll bar. So rain can still fall on doors between the gap of door and roll bar.
I second the Master top. I have one and use it over my best top bikini top all day, because it's faster to install and Uninstall. Because it's all straps. No windshield header required.
You look at the motor itself under and behind the front bumper? Did you try and drive a bit and them disconnect? Sometimes they need some movement to fully disconnect. Were you on level ground when disconnecting? Did you visually inspect your sway bars for intrusions?
Just saw this from an Uwahrrie Facebook club. So if you're trying to get a Dickey Bell badge or anything. Might not get the chance soon as potential closures could happen. Tough loss for Mid Atlantic guys.