Its not that much quieter with a hard top as I had both. Unless you add a bunch of stuff like headliners, sound strips, etc the difference in noise is very minimal. Same for Insulation. I've had this thing in 115 hot to below zero and the insulation difference is not much different as well unless you adding a bunch of stuff to assist. Both tops work well. Some need the hard top and others like the flexibility of popping the top on and off in seconds.
If the soft top or hard top comes off it comes all the way off and it stays off for days. I got a garage to safely store stuff in. I have a soft top as well as a hard top, the soft top will stay in the box it came in.
I got both tops with mine, but if the wife would let me sell the soft top I would or burn it, which ever.
If you can convince my wife that I won't decide I want one after I get rid of it. She said it was staying as long as the jeep was in the yard. I told her, staying in the box I guess.Let me come pick up that wretched softop from so you don't have to look at anymore and I will just keep it as a spare
You guys are insensitive jerks...this JT identifies as a VW Cabriolet and you should support its decision.I can’t unsee it!! Sorry guys.
From what I've gathered most people think our trucks are ugly as sin (at least from the back) and having 1 more blemish really doesn't phase them as they've already gazed into the hellmouth that is our truck. Even I admit it's not great looking from the back with the tops on, it looks unfinished and a bit dumpy.
Yep my wife thinks its kind of ugly looking but they always want to ride in it with the top down, etc. I asked her well do you think it would look better if I changed the rear taillights to the Oracle version and she thought it might look better. But to me then it just looks like any other vehicle. I like the quirky boxy
Looks like the cost is the real prohibitive factor so not so big a swing and a miss if you have the money to spare, functionally I think its spot on.
Do you have a link to the thumb screws? Ever find a way to protect it in the bed?I really like the look of my body colored hardtop, but found a good deal on a new (in the box) OEM soft top. I saw the original post about the "Man-Bun" look and I definitely chuckle when I see my JT parked with the top back, but nothing compares (IMO) to being able to flip two levers and push the top back. Yes, at some point I'll spend the full 15 minutes to go completely topless - but the convenience of having the option to flip the top back and forth in less than 2 minutes is awesome! The smile on my (and my wife's) face driving around in my convertible truck way out ways the Man-Bun look, plus I can't see it from the inside.
The great part about a Jeep is that we all get to enjoy it in our own way. I wish it looked different open, but I still think this soft top is AWESOME!
That being said - I just ordered a set of the quick release thumb screws. I have a rear window bag on the way. I am interested if anyone comes up with a good way to protect the full soft top in the bed.
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