First time hard top install

[kzuber]

I recently purchased a hard top w/freedom panels from another member. My 2021 JTR only came with a soft top. When trying to install the freedom panels I realized that I do not have the brackets that the latches press against on both the windshield and the roll bar (see links below). Obviously I will need them to have the freedom panels sit correctly. But do you only get them when you have the dual top package? Or should my JTR have had them from the factory as well? If they are items I just need to purchase, any recommendations on best place to buy them and associated hardware?

I appreciation any insights, thanks!


https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rear-targa-panel-latch-bracket-jeep-wrangler-jl-and-gladiator-jt

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/targa-panel-inner-latch-bracket-jl-jt

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[Gvsukids]

I recently purchased a hard top w/freedom panels from another member. My 2021 JTR only came with a soft top. When trying to install the freedom panels I realized that I do not have the brackets that the latches press against on both the windshield and the roll bar (see links below). Obviously I will need them to have the freedom panels sit correctly. But do you only get them when you have the dual top package? Or should my JTR have had them from the factory as well? If they are items I just need to purchase, any recommendations on best place to buy them and associated hardware?

I appreciation any insights, thanks!


https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rear-targa-panel-latch-bracket-jeep-wrangler-jl-and-gladiator-jt

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/targa-panel-inner-latch-bracket-jl-jt

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[Dp7]

You can buy knockoff freedom panel brackets on Amazon if you're not particular.

https://a.co/d/d7NnPxv

 

[Vtur]

That's some expensive plastic lol

 

[kzuber]

You can buy knockoff freedom panel brackets on Amazon if you're not particular.

https://a.co/d/d7NnPxv

Thanks! Any experience with them? Definitely cheaper than anything mopar

 

[Dp7]

Thanks! Any experience with them? Definitely cheaper than anything mopar

Back when I added a hard top to my JL I don't think there were no-name knockoffs, but I'm sure they're fine. I used this set from DV8:
https://www.amazon.com/DV8-Offroad-Mounting-Brackets-Wrangler/dp/B07XLPRFT1

 

[Jobofly]

I did this conversion earlier this year. I bought the DV8 brackets. They are heavy duty metal brackets and have had zero issues with them.

 

[kzuber]

Thanks for the input, I went ahead and ordered the set from DV8

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