Feedom Panels vs Traditional Sun-Roof

[Labswine]

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 actually bought the rubber bed liner for my Overland (same as all other JT versions) on Amazon. I got the factory bedliner but it gets a little rough on luggage and other things sliding in and out hence, the need for the rubber liner.

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[joeym7]

I actually bought the rubber bed liner for my Overland (same as all other JT versions) on Amazon. I got the factory bedliner but it gets a little rough on luggage and other things sliding in and out hence, the need for the rubber liner.

Yep, I would think the same thing, especially given I have heavy steel target plates I mentioned above...

If you happen to have the link on Amazon I'd be much oblidge, otherwise I look it up.

Thanks.

 

[joeym7]

I actually bought the rubber bed liner for my Overland (same as all other JT versions) on Amazon. I got the factory bedliner but it gets a little rough on luggage and other things sliding in and out hence, the need for the rubber liner.

Is this the one you got? Bizzar, the CS-rep@Smartliner just told me they don't make one for the Mojave and here it is:

Amazon.com: SMARTLINER K0459 Rugged Rubber Truck Bed Mat Liner for 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator : Automotive

 

[MonkeySkunks]

Is this the one you got? Bizzar, the CS-rep@Smartliner just told me they don't make one for the Mojave and here it is:

Amazon.com: SMARTLINER K0459 Rugged Rubber Truck Bed Mat Liner for 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator : Automotive

The Mojave has the same bed as every other trim AFAIK. CS probably doesn't have Mojave listed so they tell you it doesn't fit because they don't know any better.

 

[joeym7]

As mentioned - get the Sunrider. The caveat is as long as you don't have shoulder issues. I get kinda lazy and just pull it closed from a seated position, which will probably piss my shoulder off one day.

Having a convertible truck is what sold my wife on the JT over the Tacoma.

We have the Sunrider for the "warmer" months. It takes 5-10 minutes to swap from the freedom panels. Depends on how fast you can find your Torx bit and extension.

Last week or so I swapped the Sunrider for the panels. I keep a couple bungee cords under the rear seat. The panels go in the bag, in the bed, then bungee corded to prevent lots of movement. I have a soft tonneau cover so you can't see what's in the bed without a little work.

It's a bigger hassle for my wife to remove the panels. She's 5'2" and has a balance disorder. So I run around outside, she stays inside and lifts the panels up so I just grab and bag (I'm also in the not-tall-club at 5'6").

If we have to be in a questionable area, I'll stick the loaded bag inside in the back.

I'm in on the Sunrider at this point (really popular from all the positive posts on it, and it makes sence), especially if it only takes 15 min. to swap out with the freedom panels. I'll be riding the Sunrider around here say May to October-end or so. Be good to have both tops as an option.

Have to see if they packaged these two options together or even if I can buy seperatly on the 2022 Mojave order sheet.

This truck is looking better all the time.

 

[darksidedesign]

I absolutely LOVE my Sunrider for hardtop! It was one of the first things I added to my Mojave. I have it on my vehicle from March to October. Freedom Panels the rest of the time.

 

[Gvsukids]

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

EZ Ultimate Freedom Top

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

 

[Gvsukids]

I absolutely LOVE my Sunrider for hardtop! It was one of the first things I added to my Mojave. I have it on my vehicle from March to October. Freedom Panels the rest of the time.

Does this get in the way when removing the hard top?

 

[darksidedesign]

Does this get in the way when removing the hard top?

The rear portion of the Sunrider attaches to the hard top. So the Sunrider would have to come off in order to remove the hard top.

 

[Bestop]

Has anyone mentioned our Sunrider for Hardtop yet?
Dang guys, you all are the best!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

 

[joeym7]

Has anyone mentioned our Sunrider for Hardtop yet?
Dang guys, you all are the best!

Lee
- the Bestop team
www.bestop.com

Can you post a link to a video showing how the Sunrider FlipTOP for HardTop is done on the Gladiator...Someone posted it is a 5-15 minuites to install. This is the only vid I can find on the instillation (on a wrangler), looks a bit more than 15 mins though, a good bit.

And that dosn't include removing the hard-top optional headliner which i assume has to come off too.

What am I missing?

https://www.bestop.com/products/sunrider-for-hardtop-jeep-2020-2021-gladiator-2018-2021-wrangler-jl/

 

[joeym7]

As mentioned - get the Sunrider. The caveat is as long as you don't have shoulder issues. I get kinda lazy and just pull it closed from a seated position, which will probably piss my shoulder off one day.

Having a convertible truck is what sold my wife on the JT over the Tacoma.

We have the Sunrider for the "warmer" months. It takes 5-10 minutes to swap from the freedom panels. Depends on how fast you can find your Torx bit and extension.

Last week or so I swapped the Sunrider for the panels. I keep a couple bungee cords under the rear seat. The panels go in the bag, in the bed, then bungee corded to prevent lots of movement. I have a soft tonneau cover so you can't see what's in the bed without a little work.

It's a bigger hassle for my wife to remove the panels. She's 5'2" and has a balance disorder. So I run around outside, she stays inside and lifts the panels up so I just grab and bag (I'm also in the not-tall-club at 5'6").

If we have to be in a questionable area, I'll stick the loaded bag inside in the back.

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/

 

[JTBurns]

Use the quadratec video from post #36 above, it's better instructions. Install is really not hard, 6 or 8 bolts. The hardest part is the z clips. If you get the Mopar version, install is even easier as the top and rails are already connected. No reason to remove the headliner, just take the freedom panels out and replace with the sunrider.

 

[joeym7]

Use the quadratec video from post #36 above, it's better instructions. Install is really not hard, 6 or 8 bolts. The hardest part is the z clips. If you get the Mopar version, install is even easier as the top and rails are already connected. No reason to remove the headliner, just take the freedom panels out and replace with the sunrider.

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

 

[Labswine]

Is this the one you got? Bizzar, the CS-rep@Smartliner just told me they don't make one for the Mojave and here it is:

Amazon.com: SMARTLINER K0459 Rugged Rubber Truck Bed Mat Liner for 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator : Automotive

Yup, that's the one. As others have said, all JT beds are the same so it'll fit perfectly.

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