Feedom Panels vs Traditional Sun-Roof

[MonkeySkunks]

Nice! That helps a lot, I'll go with the Mopar, wth, get it with the new truck under warrenty and if the the unit is already assembled make it a heck of a lot easier.

Thanks so much JTBurns, you cleared things up nicely!

-Joe

I watched the bestop videos on install and figured I'd take it one step at a time because I wasn't going to remember them all. Opened the mopar box and it was all assembled. Get someone to help stick it up there then 2 screws each side and two screws in the back. Took 15min max.

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[MPMB]

You can do the swap in 5-10 minuits? You must have some "short-cuts" to do it that fast...This vid seems a bit more involved...What am I missing?
https://www.bestop.com/products/sunrider-for-hardtop-jeep-2020-2021-gladiator-2018-2021-wrangler-jl/

You don't have to disassemble the sunrider once it's been put together and installed. Pull the 6 bolts out with electric drill. Lift off and store in garage. Put panels on.

It's really that easy.

 

[USMC-SSGT]

@Bestop

what’s the difference between your higher end sunrider at $899 and the (yours) Mopar one at $785? Is the Mopar one the less expensive material?
Speaking of: what’s the difference there? Is it just fade protection? If my jeep is garaged and the top is only on outside of the winter months, does it matter which I go with?

 

[Matts4313]

well you have a $380 dollar option too if you don't mind drilling into your hardtop.

EZ Ultimate Freedom Top

Do you have this? Review?

Saw this in person and it looks just like hinges attached to the freedom panels.

Is it functional and sturdy? That set up looks like the best of both worlds if it is quality. I dont like the looks of the bestop, so something like this would be my preference.

 

[Bestop]

Hey @joeym7
It helps to know that the installation shown in the video is exactly the same as installation on a Gladiator. Also, it shows initial installation which includes some assembly. You're looking at the full install, not simply going back and forth. After the initial install, the whole unit can pretty much be removed in on main piece and going back and forth from Freedom Panels to the Sunrider (not that you need to) really is a fast process. No need to install the Z clips or remove the Door Surrounds etc.


Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[darksidedesign]

@Bestop

what’s the difference between your higher end sunrider at $899 and the (yours) Mopar one at $785? Is the Mopar one the less expensive material?
Speaking of: what’s the difference there? Is it just fade protection? If my jeep is garaged and the top is only on outside of the winter months, does it matter which I go with?

The $899 is the black twill material. The cheaper is the black diamond material. There is an increase in quality of the black twill material. Think of it as premium vs standard. I would recommend the black twill personally. That’s what mine is and you really can feel the quality in the material.

 

[GrubbyBaja]

Grubby, I hadn't figured it would be much different, but no Mojave Smartliner , but at least they got back to me quickly:

Thank you for contacting Smartliner! Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer liners for the Gladiator Mojave. We do apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you,
Crystal
Smartliner Customer Service
Phone: 407-704-6740
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:00 pm EST
https://smartliner-usa.com/

Anyone know another vendor for a Mojave, ruber bed-liner?

Thanks
-Joe

I can't imagine there is any difference between the Mojave, Rubicon, Sport, etc. beds. My guess is they just don't have a record of specifically testing or measuring a Mojave. Here is the link: https://www.smartliner-usa.com/coll...-2021-jeep-gladiator-crew-cab-5-bed-size-only

 

[joeym7]

I can't imagine there is any difference between the Mojave, Rubicon, Sport, etc. beds. My guess is they just don't have a record of specifically testing or measuring a Mojave. Here is the link: https://www.smartliner-usa.com/coll...-2021-jeep-gladiator-crew-cab-5-bed-size-only

Thanks Grubby!

 

[atxatxatx]

@Bestop

what’s the difference between your higher end sunrider at $899 and the (yours) Mopar one at $785? Is the Mopar one the less expensive material?
Speaking of: what’s the difference there? Is it just fade protection? If my jeep is garaged and the top is only on outside of the winter months, does it matter which I go with?

Mopar version is the nice twill material.

see my post here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ur-gladiator-today.23705/page-920#post-808187

 

[NY JT]

Sunrider in te Spring,Summer, and Fall. Freedom Tops in the winter. I store the Freedom Tops in my garage (in the bag).

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