There are straps called hook and loop fasteners that you are supposed to wrap around the linkage to secure the top in position when its lowered. I drove around a few times without them and didn't have any issue but you are supposed to use them. I guess with a strong wind gust it might be possible to pop the top up if you weren't using them. Mine didn't ship with those either and I had to wait for the dealer to order them. They are supposed to be standard included items whenever you buy the soft top.Thank you very much for going "up the chain of command" with this! I gave up at the dealer level. It's nice to have real confirmation from Jeep. Hopefully they'll update the manuals accordingly (including some description of those mysterious elastic straps, which I think we've determined also serve to help hold down the soft top). They could also add in the tailgate load limits while they're at it.
I still don't believe the soft top window storage bags exist -- a couple folks on this forum claim to have one, but I've seen no photographic evidence When I ordered my Sport S in late April, the storage bag was was a $75 option, and I ordered it. It wasn't in the vehicle when I took delivery in June, and my dealer has ordered me one, with no arrival date in sight. I checked the Jeep web site a few weeks ago and it no longer appeared as an orderable option.
It does not automatically come with the Overland and Rubicon. It is an option that you have to pay for.I just contacted Jeep Cares and they disputed the window storage bag. I have an almost fully optioned Overland (no smokers, no block heater) I suppose I'll start the process with my Dealer, and then to Mike Manley. If you have his email, please PM me.
Thats exactly what its for. Quadratech has a youtube video where they install the premium soft top on the JL and they show how the rolled up back window rolls up and is held by the snaps.Hijacking but not here....
In the soft top kit I have two velcro straps and two elastic loops with a snap on one end. I noticed the Male snap on either side of the rear soft top window. Is this to imply it is like the old TJ and YJ rear window where I can just roll it up and leave the sides in place??
Cant find much info for midway setups of the soft top.....yet.
Been a while since Ive had topless jeeps.... my other is a comanche so no fancy features.
Makes me regret not coughing up the extra 200 for the special bag for the rear window.
14:31 inI can't figure out what those elastic loops are for either ... neither could the salesman at the dealer. They were in my glove box along with the 2 velcro straps. Where did you see the male snaps? I couldn't find any; could that be because I have soft top only (no hardtop)? Anyone know what these are for? Maybe for Wrangler but mistakenly put in Gladiator? I've attached a pic.