Wondering if a top mod exists

[staitleman]

Is anyone aware of a bracket that’s available which bolts to the existing forward mounts for the main hardtop, spans to the other side, and provides something to clip the two forward removable top parts to? I on occasion would like the main rear section removed but be able to attach the forward parts instead of using a bikini. Less flappy is my goal. If this doesn’t exist I’d design one in CAD and have some made…

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[Kevin_D]

You mean use the Freedom Panels without the back part of the hardtop?
It'll work as-is: no need for an addition bracket.

Kevin

 

[staitleman]

You mean use the Freedom Panels without the back part of the hardtop?
It'll work as-is: no need for an addition bracket.

Kevin

It just seems floppy, they won’t fly off if you pass a semi? Wouldn’t some sort of bracket for the lever to grab be better?

 

[Kevin_D]

With the main top removed, you still have three of the 4 mounts for each Freedom Panel. I haven't tried it, but other members have run this way.

I haven't heard of a brace, but if you want to design one, by all means go for it!

Kevin

 

[staitleman]

With the main top removed, you still have three of the 4 mounts for each Freedom Panel. I haven't tried it, but other members have run this way.

Kevin

Ok, cool. Thanks

 

[COmtnbiker]

Front panels in, rear removed works fine.

 

[Gvsukids]

Front panels in, rear removed works fine.

I've gone this way most of the summer.

It just seems floppy, they won’t fly off if you pass a semi? Wouldn’t some sort of bracket for the lever to grab be better?

The front clasps really hold the panels tightly.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/thinking-about-running-freedom-panels-only.30054/

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/freedom-tops-only.41685/

 

[tysongladiator]

I've done it before because of the heat. And once I had to throw the front ones on as I started raining.

 

[Summitsearcher]

I do it all summer with only the sun rider.

 

[staitleman]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate the help

 

[Artsifrtsi]

I don’t remember where, but there is a clip that does what you are asking… bolts on where the top bolts go, and allows to lock the 4th latch down

 

[Jimbos]

I fabricated some tabs to secure the free outside corners. Prototyped in 1/2” oak plywood to emulate the fiberglass tabs on the rear top. Works fine and provides some piece of mind.

 

[Gvsukids]

No movement on the highway.

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