Has anyone tried Flip Your Lid?

[SteveInOrlando]

Has anyone tried this flip your lid product? It appears to turn your freedom panels into an easy open top like a sunrider.

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[BlamBlamTheMonkey]

Looks pretty cool, but I would be very worried about scratching

 

[Kevin_D]

This particular product is for the JK Wrangler. Their website doesn’t list any other models.

Kevin

 

[jeepmojave]

There’s a presale for the JL and JT.
Click on link
https://trukkfab.com/products/freedom-hinge-for-the-jeep-jl-jt-18-and-up

 

[SteveInOrlando]

This particular product is for the JK Wrangler. Their website doesn’t list any other models.

Kevin

I think there is no going back. Once you attach it I don't think you could remove it.

The whole surface contact area attaches with a serious double stick glue. Once it is attached, I am guessing you would need to use the string trick to saw through the sticky tape to ever remove it. It would be a real pain to ever get it off.

I saw a couple of concerns.

1. You better love it because of removal issues.
2. To remove the top, these would come off with the rest of the roof, no separate removal.
3. If you have a liner, it better be well attached if you intend to drive with these open.

I liked the concept. If I am away from home and remove mine, they are a pain to deal with, but I don't know that I am willing to jump into the deep end with this.

There was a competitor for this at the show, but theirs was 2 giant aluminum hinges that bolted onto each freedom panel and the rest of the roof. Literally, 4 holes drilled in each panel, and 8 holes in the roof. I didn't see that place moving any stock.

Flip your lid was selling a fair number so maybe the wrangler forum will have feedback on these soon.

 

[aj93jeep]

My neighbor has them on his JK and loves them. Can’t wait for the JT. Will make a nice storage solution when taking the top off

 

[SteveInOrlando]

I think there is no going back. Once you attach it I don't think you could remove it.

The whole surface contact area attaches with a serious double stick glue. Once it is attached, I am guessing you would need to use the string trick to saw through the sticky tape to ever remove it. It would be a real pain to ever get it off.

I saw a couple of concerns.

1. You better love it because of removal issues.
2. To remove the top, these would come off with the rest of the roof, no separate removal.
3. If you have a liner, it better be well attached if you intend to drive with these open.

I liked the concept. If I am away from home and remove mine, they are a pain to deal with, but I don't know that I am willing to jump into the deep end with this.

There was a competitor for this at the show, but theirs was 2 giant aluminum hinges that bolted onto each freedom panel and the rest of the roof. Literally, 4 holes drilled in each panel, and 8 holes in the roof. I didn't see that place moving any stock.

Flip your lid was selling a fair number so maybe the wrangler forum will have feedback on these soon.

UPDATE:

I am unsure of the brand, but I have now seen 2 vehicles with this flip style lid for the Freedom tops pulled over on the side of the road, while returning from the beach areas, and carrying a Freedom top in their hands walking back towards their jeep.

People get out at the slow speeds and flip their lids, then when heading back to wherever they hit the highways. Highway speeds seem to just rip the lid off of one side. It seems like this solution works great at slow speeds but may have an Achilles heel.

 

[DocMike]

And I wonder the insurance ramifications of...."Freedom panel goes through window of car behind you.."

UPDATE:

I am unsure of the brand, but I have now seen 2 vehicles with this flip style lid for the Freedom tops pulled over on the side of the road, while returning from the beach areas, and carrying a Freedom top in their hands walking back towards their jeep.

People get out at the slow speeds and flip their lids, then when heading back to wherever they hit the highways. Highway speeds seem to just rip the lid off of one side. It seems like this solution works great at slow speeds but may have an Achilles heel.

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

UPDATE:

I am unsure of the brand, but I have now seen 2 vehicles with this flip style lid for the Freedom tops pulled over on the side of the road, while returning from the beach areas, and carrying a Freedom top in their hands walking back towards their jeep.

People get out at the slow speeds and flip their lids, then when heading back to wherever they hit the highways. Highway speeds seem to just rip the lid off of one side. It seems like this solution works great at slow speeds but may have an Achilles heel.

I can’t say that surprises me. There’s no way that I’d trust an adhesive of any kind to keep those in place at highway speeds.

 

[Klicht87]

It doesn't look like they are following through with the JL/JT hinges. The website has an error.

 

[sharpsicle]

If you have these, I ask only two things:

1. Let me know where you're going so I'm not behind you;
2. Let me know how nice it is closed up after the insides of your roof are caked in bugs and road gunk.

The Sunrider excels so much because it doesn't have the risk associated with these 'flip-up' panel solutions, but gives you the exact freedom you're looking for. And as the old motorcycle adage goes, "keep it shiny side up". There's not a lot of sense that goes into having the interior of a hard panel face out.

Not to mention, it's super easy to take the freedom panels off as it is. Introducing the complication of "storing them on the roof" just doesn't add up. You spend $300+ for a place to keep them that isn't as protected as the storage bag. Nevermind the permanency of the installation or the risk of damage...

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

If you have these, I ask only two things:

1. Let me know where you're going so I'm not behind you;
2. Let me know how nice it is closed up after the insides of your roof are caked in bugs and road gunk.

The Sunrider excels so much because it doesn't have the risk associated with these 'flip-up' panel solutions, but gives you the exact freedom you're looking for. And as the old motorcycle adage goes, "keep it shiny side up". There's not a lot of sense that goes into having the interior of a hard panel face out.

Not to mention, it's super easy to take the freedom panels off as it is. Introducing the complication of "storing them on the roof" just doesn't add up. You spend $300+ for a place to keep them that isn't as protected as the storage bag. Nevermind the permanency of the installation or the risk of damage...

I get the appeal of the concept. The panels are VERY quick and easy to remove and replace, but what do you do with them if you’re traveling and have limited storage space?

I have to assume that was the thought process with this concept, but yes…I don’t think it was thought out entirely.

 

[sharpsicle]

I get the appeal of the concept. The panels are VERY quick and easy to remove and replace, but what do you do with them if you’re traveling and have limited storage space?

I have to assume that was the thought process with this concept, but yes…I don’t think it was thought out entirely.

Don't put them on the roof where they can get damaged and/or fly off...

Sometimes concessions need to be made, no matter the vehicle.

 

[Barnaby’sdad]

Don't put them on the roof where they can get damaged and/or fly off...

Sometimes concessions need to be made, no matter the vehicle.

I agree. Just saying that I’m assuming that was the thought process with this (apparently) poorly executed concept.

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