Jtops Sunscreen with freedom panels?

[FLUndertaker]

Ok finally got around to installing my new Jtops sunshade today. Pretty simple install. In a few days I will snuggle it down and it should be good to go. My question is how do you use the freedom top clamps when the sunshade is in place? I bought the jtops because it could be installed and left in place with the hard top over it but I am not seeing how you can install the freedom panels with the sunscreen in place. I figured there would be cutouts for clamps at the windshield and the 3 levers but there aren’t. Am I missing something here??

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[am1978]

Fold back the front portion—like the first 4-6”. The others have to accessed through the mesh, just manipulate them by pushing them in the direction they need to rotate.

 

[Summitsearcher]

I added para cord to the latch so I can pull it either way. Latch or unlatch. Works great.

 

[FLUndertaker]

I added para cord to the latch so I can pull it either way. Latch or unlatch. Works great.

Not sure I’m understanding ya?

 

[Summitsearcher]

Not sure I’m understanding ya?

Para cord is tied to the handle end of the latch on driver and passenger side. Long enough to pull latches into locking position. Stays with tops when panels off. I also pull the cord to lock panels into place when I replace them. I’ll take a picture. Simple really.

 

[arsy51]

Para cord is tied to the handle end of the latch on driver and passenger side. Long enough to pull latches into locking position. Stays with tops when panels off. I also pull the cord to lock panels into place when I replace them. I’ll take a picture. Simple really.

Nice, looking forward to the pictures. I tried installing the Mopar mesh sunshade today not realizing you can't use the freedom panels with it installed.

 

[MawkStar]

#Bump4Pics.

 

[Lucky]

Para cord is tied to the handle end of the latch on driver and passenger side. Long enough to pull latches into locking position. Stays with tops when panels off. I also pull the cord to lock panels into place when I replace them. I’ll take a picture. Simple really.

I'd like to see those pics too - I have a top ordered and was wondering how to handle the latches. Sounds like you came up with a good solution.

 

[brianinca]

It's a little awkward to set the rear latches with the JTops, but there is enough slack to do it.

For the front latches, there is a folding panel with a magnetic strip on it, there is NO interference at all with that properly folded back.

 

[HoustonGobi]

Just push the latches through the mesh. Really not a problem. We use the Jtop with both the hard top and soft top.

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