Flipping soft top back while driving

[Tiny]

So.....read on some post about flipping the soft top up while driving at about 10 mph. I've tried it a few times and it's super awesome when I'm at a light and decide weather is gonna hold and it's open air time. It folds back perfectly and the top seems to stay clear of pinch points in the mechanism. Question is, am I jacking up my top up if I do this consistently? Don't know it puts more stress than pushing it over by myself from one side.

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[NCLife]

So.....read on some post about flipping the soft top up while driving at about 10 mph. I've tried it a few times and it's super awesome when I'm at a light and decide weather is gonna hold and it's open air time. It folds back perfectly and the top seems to stay clear of pinch points in the mechanism. Question is, am I jacking up my top up if I do this consistently? Don't know it puts more stress than pushing it over by myself from one side.

The general consensus in other threads is you will not do it any harm. 12 mph appears to be the sweet spot.

 

[ttn333]

I do it all the time. Doesn't seem to be a problem so far.

 

[Kevin_D]

Doesn't seem to be a problem so far.

Until that one time the top catches the wind, turns into a big sail, and rips right off. A the very least you’ve just ruined your top, and more likely you’ll cause problems for other drivers.
Is it such a big deal to pull over for a minute or two to open the top?

Kevin

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Until that one time the top catches the wind, turns into a big sail, and rips right off. A the very least you’ve just ruined your top, and more likely you’ll cause problems for other drivers.
Is it such a big deal to pull over for a minute or two to open the top?

Kevin

This right here. I've seen more than one time this happen and it's a costly mistake. I also hate when I see wranglers riding around with them folded back on top the wrong way. There is a certain way your supposed to fold them back to keep the wind from being able to turn them in a sail and if done wrong your asking for trouble.

 

[whiteglad]

You are also supposed to use the velcro straps to retain the top frame in the open position.

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