Suntop Soft Top

[chesafreak]

Thinking of getting a tan one on a white gladiator, but also getting a tan softtoper bed cover. Any idea of the colors would be close?

The Suntop is definelty a shade darker and the textures are different but there is really not but so much material showing on the Suntop that it really stands out.

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[Jdrecon]

The Suntop is definelty a shade darker and the textures are different but there is really not but so much material showing on the Suntop that it really stands out.

That’s perfect. Not that much of a big difference and I’m planning on doing a overland rack over the Softtopper that I think it will help hide the difference as well. Only other concern is the moisture getting in since I’m in the northwest but reviews seem to say its not a problem either

 

[chesafreak]

That’s perfect. Not that much of a big difference and I’m planning on doing a overland rack over the Softtopper that I think it will help hide the difference as well. Only other concern is the moisture getting in since I’m in the northwest but reviews seem to say its not a problem either

I have had some slight water intrusion, but it is a soft top and nothing crazy that it soaks the interior just a few drips. However I am in the mid atlantic so a little different then constant wetness days on end so i can not speak to that issue. I actually plan to paint my black hard top tan to try and match for the winter.

 

[Jdrecon]

I have had some slight water intrusion, but it is a soft top and nothing crazy that it soaks the interior just a few drips. However I am in the mid atlantic so a little different then constant wetness days on end so i can not speak to that issue. I actually plan to paint my black hard top tan to try and match for the winter.

Have you gotten a paint code to match to?

 

[chesafreak]

Have you gotten a paint code to match to?

I have not yet but thanks for reminding me. Just shot them a request for that, had been meaning to but kept forgetting. Will post it if i get an answer.

 

[Rddavisjr]

Guys,

I received my tan Suntop recently and I installed it today. I want to share the good and bad.

The good: I received the top less than a week after I ordered it. The Suntop website had a $100 off promo code. The top is well made. The lack of plastic is surprising. The frame is made of metal and seems a bit over engineered if anything. There have been some complaints about the window being too small but I think the size is fine when you’re driving.

I live in the South so I plan to use this as a year around top. I wanted a tan top to go with my Sarge Green gladiator. So, this is the only game in town.

The bad: The install is a royal pain in the ass. It really shouldn’t be this difficult. Everything works pretty well until you get to the rear of the vehicle. The roomarang pieces are particularly difficult. Totally forget about installing the third bolt with the roomarang with the threaded plate. Also, when tightening the straps in the rear, the window piece is going to pop out at the bottom. The instructions are total garbage and Suntop doesn’t have an installation video for the JT on their website which is totally inexcusable.

It’s weird that parts of the product feel over engineered but then you’re wondering what the hell were the designers thinking when they got to the roomarang/rear window. If this wasn’t the only tan option, I would have returned it due to the unnecessary difficulty of the install. Now that it’s on the truck, I am going to use it. But, there is no way I’m going to roll it up or ever take it off given it’s a total PITA to install. I’m a bald guy and I usually take the doors off, so not wanting to remove it or roll it up isn’t a deal breaker for me.

I’ve owned five Wranglers/Gladiators dating back to a 1973 CJ5. Without a doubt, this was the most difficult top installation I’ve ever experienced. If you’re looking for a black soft top, I’d try something else. If you looking for a tan Gladiator top, I think this is going to work fine and look good ONCE you get it installed.

Hope my experience helps someone else.

 

[Chanman75]

I’ve been looking at the Suntop for a while for my Sarge Green Mojave. It looks so loose in these pictures and doesn’t fit as well as advertised. Could you post some more pictures of the back of the truck and sides. Disappointing it looks different then how I expected and wish someone or Suntop themselves would make an installation video.

 

[Fungi3]

I have been in contact with their distributor in the states, and am supposedly at the front of the line when they open up for orders. They told me mid-April a couple weeks ago.

I'd be surprised if anything will compete with the Mopar Premium Soft Top for full open convertible driving in just seconds. It's pretty quiet, rainproof. and lasts for many years. The Sunrider 1/2 top is also well made, but opens up the front seat roof only, and I don't find it that easy to remove and install. It also costs $1000 if you install it. I can only comment on products being sold today and not on 3rd party "may be" products. I realize the limitation for many is money, but we cannot have super convenience, cheap, and high quality in one product. When they create one that way, it should sell well. But until then...

 

[TheRealGinjaNinja]

Maybe I missed it as I have never seen pics of the configuration, but is it possible to run the suntop with the top on and back window panel off (safari style)?

Cheers

 

[jhale1800]

Yes. The straps occasionally come loose in the wind, so I use bungee cords to keep it tight.

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