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Jeep: Soft Top vs Hard Top
Posted on 5/8/16 at 10:08 pm
Posted on 5/8/16 at 10:08 pm
Which would you have? I currently have a hard top and it sucks taking it off by myself. I'm just a weakling I know. I'm looking to get a soft top but a buddy of mine is trying to talk me out of it.
I'm currently working a deal on Craigslist trading my hard top and full doors for this guys soft top assembly and half doors. Would you guys do it?
I'm currently working a deal on Craigslist trading my hard top and full doors for this guys soft top assembly and half doors. Would you guys do it?
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Posted on 5/8/16 at 10:11 pm to finchmeister08
you really need both, IMO...hard top during the winter and soft top during the fall, spring and summer....
Posted on 5/8/16 at 10:17 pm to finchmeister08
Yeah, having both is nice, but if I had to choose I would stick with the hard top. More comfortable during winter and much quieter. I rigged up a simple hoist in my garage to raise and lower my hard top. Cost me 6 tie down straps.
Your hard top is worth more than his soft top, so make sure you get some cash from him with the trade if you do it.
Your hard top is worth more than his soft top, so make sure you get some cash from him with the trade if you do it.
This post was edited on 5/8/16 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 5/8/16 at 11:17 pm to finchmeister08
quote:
I currently have a hard top and it sucks taking it off by myself. I'm just a weakling I know. I'm looking to get a soft top but a buddy of mine is trying to talk me out of it.
If you live in a harsh climate OR you're going to take longer highway trips in it - you're going to want that hard top. Soft top is more convenient for spring/summer when you're going to be taking it on and off a lot.
Are both not an option?
This post was edited on 5/8/16 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 5/8/16 at 11:32 pm to finchmeister08
You're gonna regret it when it rains
Posted on 5/9/16 at 12:23 am to finchmeister08
You're a crazy person if you give up your full doors for half doors.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 6:07 am to finchmeister08
A lot depends on your age, similar to the motorcycle riders. Seems like when I was in my teens and early 20's, I had soft tops and bikini tops on my jeeps. Bikini tops were great, but, only drove those when there wasn't large rain possibility. But, the jeeps and Broncos were always a 2nd vehicle, that made a huge difference.
Also, remember with soft stuff, you can't lock up anything like guns, or a woman's purse, etc.
Also, remember with soft stuff, you can't lock up anything like guns, or a woman's purse, etc.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 6:20 am to finchmeister08
get one of those top winch things
I can have my wife's hard top off by myself in about ten minutes
the jeep i mean
I can have my wife's hard top off by myself in about ten minutes
the jeep i mean
Posted on 5/9/16 at 7:08 am to cgrand
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You're a crazy person if you give up your full doors for half doors.
this x 1000
Posted on 5/9/16 at 7:11 am to finchmeister08
I had hard tops on both my CJ's. I just rigged up a winch system, and put the quick release kits in instead of the normal hardware. I could probably put on/take off my hard top as fast as someone else could do the same with a soft top.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 7:24 am to Ole Geauxt
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Also, remember with soft stuff, you can't lock up anything like guns, or a woman's purse, etc
You can buy locking compartments that mount under the seat or in the cargo area that are fully secure, if you insist on keeping valuables in a jeep.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 7:29 am to finchmeister08
Worth every penny
If you have any sort of garage or over-hang, this easy kit allows just about anyone to remove the hard top alone and in a matter of minutes.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 7:56 am to Scooba
you need both. If you really want to enjoy a jeep as it is intened, buy both. I have both and the hard top only goes on November-February. Hunting Season. Soft top is easy to put up and down in no time at all at any locaation. Rain has not been a problem and mine is a 2007 model.
you can buy the winch and hoist but if you are out someplace and it rains, then prepare to get wet.
you can buy the winch and hoist but if you are out someplace and it rains, then prepare to get wet.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 8:14 am to finchmeister08
quote:
you really need both, IMO...hard top during the winter and soft top during the fall, spring and summer....
This save up for the hard top (by used from a wrecking yard).
Posted on 5/9/16 at 8:46 am to RedlandsTiger
He already has the hard top.
To answer the question. I wouldn't do it! Keep the hard top and buy a soft top.
To answer the question. I wouldn't do it! Keep the hard top and buy a soft top.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 8:48 am to RedlandsTiger
I went of for the hard top because my 4 door is a third vehicle for the wife and I. I got a power hoist-a- top for the garage and it works well. We watch the weather closely when the top is off and I bought an emergency top for about $100 in case I get stuck.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 8:59 am to finchmeister08
we only have a soft top and i love it, its old and kinda dry rotted so it leaks a bit.
about to order a new one, the bestop trektop
about to order a new one, the bestop trektop
Posted on 5/9/16 at 9:01 am to achenator
Hardtop is nice in the winter. I put mine back on around Oct or Nov every year and take it off in Mar or Apr. I have a Bestop frameless soft top and it is very easy to take off alone. I also have a hand crank hoist for removing and installing the hardtop. Makes it a one man operation. Sometimes I'll get my brother in law to drive over though. Really quick work with two people. I would like a set of half doors for the summer but I'm not giving up full doors for them.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 9:42 am to TopWaterTiger
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He already has the hard top.
To answer the question. I wouldn't do it! Keep the hard top and buy a soft top.
Agree.
Those hardtops are like a $1500 factory option, plus if you get the defroster kit, they are even more.
Posted on 5/9/16 at 10:09 am to VetteGuy
Thanks for the info guys. I originally had the guy talked down to getting the soft top and half doors for $350 but I didn't want spend any money. I'll see if he still wants to go that route. If not, no problem. I'll still have a top regardless,
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