Putco Element Sky View Clear Hard Top Lid

[MojaveMags]

Saw this and thought it was a pretty cool concept. A little pricey for what it is. Also wish it could come off like the the sunrider panels.

Does anyone have any experience with this product?

https://www.putco.com/product/element-sky-view-for-the-jeep-gladiator/v/Jeep/Gladiator/2020/

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[Rahkmalla]

Just seems like a Clearlidz copycat for more money "on sale" for the same money. I don't understand the point of wholesale copying a product if you can't do it better or cheaper. Bring something to the table.

For me personally? I'll stick with my sunrider for hardtop 9mo/yr. i get it doesn't show the sky 365 days a year like a clear lid, but when it does, it's actually open. and for 60% of the price

 

[alwhite]

I found a clear lidz used for less than a sunrider and that helped me make the decision. I like it, but theres no way id pay full price.

 

[MojaveMags]

Just seems like a Clearlidz copycat for more money "on sale" for the same money. I don't understand the point of wholesale copying a product if you can't do it better or cheaper. Bring something to the table.

For me personally? I'll stick with my sunrider for hardtop 9mo/yr. i get it doesn't show the sky 365 days a year like a clear lid, but when it does, it's actually open. and for 60% of the price

Didn't know that another company already came out with the concept.

I'm with you. I got the Sunrider last month. Love it. Use it everyday. My only regret is I wish I bought it sooner.

 

[Y-Guy]

I've seen several of the ClearLidz up on FB marketplace, enough that made me question if there were issues with them or not.

 

[Rockabillyroy]

My buddy has a clearlidz. His head bakes and he's been considering solutions for tinting.

Seems like these guys considered those issues and came up with an alternative.

He also has issues with the front seal. Might be why this one highlights preinstalled clamps.

 

[@californiajeeping]

Its 2x what it should cost. For half that price I would consider purchasing today.

At over 1500$ with shipping and tax? No freaking way.

 

[Klicht87]

I bought my wife the Jeetops mod for the freedom panels a few years ago. They are nice but since there's no shade it can get bright and hot at times. This was before I knew about the sunrider so they are only used in the winter. Since her's was brand new, they sent me the modified panels and I sent in her panels as a core turn in. I think it was abou $1000. Would I do it again. Probably not.

 

[KidBobot]

I sat in a Wrngler with clearlids on a sunny day. It felt like my head was under one of those heat lamps at fastfood restaurants.

I wish companies would make freedom panels for the REAR. Jeep shouldn't have stopped at just the front.

 

[Shopshirt]

I sat in a Wrngler with clearlids on a sunny day. It felt like my head was under one of those heat lamps at fastfood restaurants.

I wish companies would make freedom panels for the REAR. Jeep shouldn't have stopped at just the front.

% Agreed

 

[firemedic2714]

$1500? That's full soft top money! I've got dual tops with no regrets. So glad I didn't waste money on a Sunrider. JMO.

 

[geneinhouston]

yeah agree with most, @Bestop Sunrider changed my life....after owning a hard top Jeep Wrangler for 10 years in Texas, needless to say i didn't remove those tops often and when i did it was a slight hassle...now with my new Jeep Gladiator, within a week or so i purchased the Sunrider and love that i can easily open or close it whenever i want...seriously love it and cannot believe i went 10 years in my wrangler without it!

 

[Shopshirt]

If I were to do it again. I'd get the dual top option.

 

[firemedic2714]

If I were to do it again. I'd get the dual top option.

Thank you for the validation. I bought hard and soft tops with my last two Jeeps and I'll never NOT get dual tops!

 

[dcmdon]

I have a Sunrider and it's absolutely the best accessory I've bought for my Jeep.

But a clear freedom panel would be awesome for winter time. The single piece wouldn't be a problem because I would just wasp it off in the spring and on in the late fall.

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