Anyone developing an aftermarket soft top?

[Bbannongmu]

Fabric aside, I don't know if the gap between the door and the top is sealed. It would be great if it were because this would be a good starting point.

I don't know either.

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[Bbannongmu]

Bestop makes the factory top

yup and we get to pay the Mopar mark up on it right now since they haven't released a Bestop branded soft top yet.

 

[Bbannongmu]

@Mikegcny any news on soft top options? I broke down and bought a Mopar one from FB market place for $1000. Still interested in other options.

 

[Mikegcny]

Nope. My truck is still at the body shop. Probably won't get it back till after summer.

 

[Bbannongmu]

Nope. My truck is still at the body shop. Probably won't get it back till after summer.

Ohhh. Sorry.

 

[blau iii]

I just want one that will fold flat to the bed. I get why FCA designed it the way they did but Im shocked the aftermarket hasnt figured out something yet.

 

[Bbannongmu]

I just want one that will fold flat to the bed. I get why FCA designed it the way they did but Im shocked the aftermarket hasnt figured out something yet.

I agree - would love to have something gold back. I settled for factory to and will probably take it off. Guessing the sales probably haven’t got a point where the aftermarket is willing to jump in with a one off solution and Bestop already makes the factory top and likely had an agreement with Mopar not to compete for some time period.

 

[Punknhead]

Would love to see something like the Mastertop products that Quadratec sells for the Wrangler. I had the three piece version on my JK and it was fantastic. Not waterproof but close enough if you have a garage. I kept it on all summer--and I could roll the whole thing up and store it in the jeep. Of course it would only be two pieces on the JT without the deck cover. Great quality and fit...like a soft top for around $350! Spring is coming--we need something like this!!

 

[Pasquinesk1]

Wonder if something like Rugged Ridge's Exo-Top would come to fruition

https://ruggedridge.com/exo-top-2-door-07-15-jeep-wrangler-jk-13516-01.html

 

[Bbannongmu]

Broke down and bought Mopar Soft top.

 

[Bestop]

Broke down and bought Mopar Soft top.

Hey Bbannongmu! Sorry I'm a little late to the party.
That Mopar top looks great on there! We also offer the Sunrider for Hardtop but I appreciate that you're looking for a full soft top option that folds down. We are really looking forward to providing you with an option in the future but it's going to be a bit of time before we have something ready, so I'm glad to see you went ahead with the Mopar top. I hope you enjoy cruising around with the rear window out and doors off!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[mtpilatus]

Hey Bbannongmu! Sorry I'm a little late to the party.
That Mopar top looks great on there! We also offer the Sunrider for Hardtop but I appreciate that you're looking for a full soft top option that folds down. We are really looking forward to providing you with an option in the future but it's going to be a bit of time before we have something ready, so I'm glad to see you went ahead with the Mopar top. I hope you enjoy cruising around with the rear window out and doors off!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

Watching as I am looking for the same thing.

 

[mojocho]

IMO, the design could be simplified. Sunrider style up front. Add a backwards sunrider type design in the back. They both fold open toward the center to each other and lay across the sound bar.

This way you have full open top and keep it out of the bed. Bushwacker had a similar design for the JKU.

I assume we haven't seen anything from Bestop because FCA probably required a certain amount of years of no competitive products. FCA made a big point about their own aftermarket offerings.

 

[RIPLER]

Bestop makes the factory top so there is no need for them to make another top. I talked with the Bestop reps at the Bantam Jeep fest last year about a different top and they said it was highly unlikely they would be producing a different top.

 

[mojocho]

Bestop makes the factory top so there is no need for them to make another top. I talked with the Bestop reps at the Bantam Jeep fest last year about a different top and they said it was highly unlikely they would be producing a different top.

They made the wrangler factory tops and still produced several aftermarket tops so I doubt that is specifically the reason

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