For those considering soft top...

[Godfadr]

I was very hesitant about purchasing a soft top on the Gladiator. My last two Jeeps had hard tops but the problem was that I never found myself taking off the top near as much as I did with the soft top (the four Jeeps prior).

I took a chance and ordered the JT with a soft top (knowing full well I might get a hard top later).

Frankly, I have been pretty impressed with the soft top - both on clean appearance and surprisingly low(ish) road noise.

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[Benbean66]

Thanks for reassuring my same thoughts. I actually like the looks of the soft top, and the fact that the premium matches the tonneau cover is another plus. Have you had the back window out with the top up/down? Much noise? Does it look weird? And does it look like it'll be a pain to completely remove the top on the odd chance that it doesn't rain for more than one day in a row? I just hope I get mine before the snow starts falling, lol!

 

[JeepFoxhound]

Just wait there will be hardtops available on craigs, ebay, facebook........if you decide to get one later.

 

[RIPLER]

I'm waiting for a soft top to pop up for sale or become available for order, I want both tops.

 

[Kjm18]

Yeah, I was astounded at how good the premium soft top was with highway noise when I did my test drive. I have no desire to own a hard top and will only end up purchasing one if the soft top gets worse with road noise over time.

 

[Moonridge]

Thanks for reassuring my same thoughts. I actually like the looks of the soft top, and the fact that the premium matches the tonneau cover is another plus. Have you had the back window out with the top up/down? Much noise? Does it look weird? And does it look like it'll be a pain to completely remove the top on the odd chance that it doesn't rain for more than one day in a row? I just hope I get mine before the snow starts falling, lol!

I got to drive this one home for the night. The soft top is really easy to use. Getting the back window off takes about 20 seconds. The only part I need to get used to is putting the back window on. I was actually able to have a conversation with my wife on the phone with the top down. It is also extremely easy to take the whole soft top off. (though I never got a chance to when I had it). It is four bolts and it is off the track, perfect for a break in weather. There is only 2 downfalls that I see with the soft top. Security, anyone could get into the vehicle even with the doors locked, and you can't put stickers and decals on the back window. Everything else is equivalent to the hard top or better.

 

[RIPLER]

@Moonridge Are they available to buy from a dealer yet?

 

[WakesurfVT]

Yeah, I have the same question on where we can purchase one? I want to take my hard top off for the summer!

 

[Chance_P]

@Moonridge I need a favor from you. Can you measure the difference in height with the soft top open vs closed? I ordered my JT with the soft top and I have been wondering if I'll be able to pull in and out of my garage with the top open

 

[Moonridge]

@Moonridge Are they available to buy from a dealer yet?

The soft tops separately or in general? There are soft tops popping up on lots right now. As for separately there is no part number yet.

 

[Moonridge]

@Moonridge I need a favor from you. Can you measure the difference in height with the soft top open vs closed? I ordered my JT with the soft top and I have been wondering if I'll be able to pull in and out of my garage with the top open

I can't, we sold those Gladiators the day after we got them in. As a rule of thumb, I never recommend going into a garage with your top open. I have seen too many soft tops in my service bay ripped open like a tin can. It takes 15 seconds to close and open, it's not worth the risk.

 

[Chance_P]

I can't, we sold those Gladiators the day after we got them in. As a rule of thumb, I never recommend going into a garage with your top open. I have seen too many soft tops in my service bay ripped open like a tin can. It takes 15 seconds to close and open, it's not worth the risk.

I guess I've been spoiled in my 2 door jk with Bestop glide top. Easy to open and close from inside with 1 hand and it only adds about 4" of height when opened. The gladiator top looks like it adds 10" easy and will require exiting the vehicle to open and close... Bummer.

 

[RIPLER]

The soft tops separately or in general? There are soft tops popping up on lots right now. As for separately there is no part number yet.

I want to buy one separately, thanks.

 

[lux]

This will be my first jeep and planning on ordering a premium soft top. Glad to hear good reviews so far.

I’m still shocked at how many SoCal jeep owners opt for the hard top given our great weather.

 

[Kjm18]

So, just curious about the back window now. Do you have to remove the back window if you flip open the top. I would assume that you don't, but most of the reviewers don't mention it. They also don't mention how difficult it is to put the back window back in.

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