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Wrangler owners/Question about changing the top
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:43 pm
So, I'm looking for a new truck/wrangler and came across the model of Wrangler I'm looking for. The hardtop looks like a PItA to use, so I'd really prefer the fabric version. The one I found obviously comes with the hardtop, so I ask...
How hard/feasible is it to switch over from the hardtop to fabric(and vise versa)?
The car, FWIW.
And to the Wrangler owners, do you love or hate yours? This would be my first Jeep.
How hard/feasible is it to switch over from the hardtop to fabric(and vise versa)?
The car, FWIW.
And to the Wrangler owners, do you love or hate yours? This would be my first Jeep.
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Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:45 pm to BuckeyeFan87
I think most chicks have a hard time with it.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:45 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Messing with the hard top is a pain in the arse.
Depending on the type of soft top it isn't hard to install.
Depending on the type of soft top it isn't hard to install.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:45 pm to BuckeyeFan87
I miss my old one.
Switching tops is super easy, or it was 15 years ago.
Switching tops is super easy, or it was 15 years ago.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:46 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Install a little wench system in your garage, and then just crank that top off.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:46 pm to BuckeyeFan87
i have a soft top, but want a hard top... want to trade???
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:54 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Hardtops are MUCH quieter inside than driving with a soft top. My husband has no issue taking his hardtop off....just need 2 people to do it unless you have one of those garage wench setups. I have yet to take mine off 
The freedom panels over the driver/passenger side are easy to take off though.
You could always buy a bikini top setup for your jeep when hardtop is off.
ETA: I LOVE my jeep fwiw. So much fun to drive.
The freedom panels over the driver/passenger side are easy to take off though. You could always buy a bikini top setup for your jeep when hardtop is off.
ETA: I LOVE my jeep fwiw. So much fun to drive.
This post was edited on 1/19/15 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:55 pm to lsunurse
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My husband
Pics
Posted on 1/19/15 at 3:59 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Btw there are rumors that starting in 2016 Wranglers are gonna be lighter(lighter axle) to meet federal auto regulations (f'ing Obama). So...2015s are gonna be the last ones with heavier axles that off-road and jeep enthusiasts want. So that will def help with resale value.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:01 pm to lsunurse
They're pretty easy to replace with a soft top. But, soft tops are awesome for about 2 years. Then they become a pain in the arse. I'm on like my 5th one. As soon as you hit mud, you wish you had a hard top because you just potentially ruined a 250 dollar window set because the zippers hate mud. Almost as much as I do. And good luck not falling off the earth with your mud caked plastic windows up.
I agree with winch (unless you have a strong wench) system in garage. Great way to go. Best of both worlds. No plastic windows and shitty zippers to screw with. Back in, hoist up, drive off. Done. Chance of rain, just leave it on.
Take off the freedom panels and doors and roll like a baller.
I agree with winch (unless you have a strong wench) system in garage. Great way to go. Best of both worlds. No plastic windows and shitty zippers to screw with. Back in, hoist up, drive off. Done. Chance of rain, just leave it on.
Take off the freedom panels and doors and roll like a baller.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:01 pm to lsunurse
Most enthusiasts that use their jeeps are replacing with aftermarket axles anyway
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:02 pm to lsunurse
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off-road and jeep enthusiasts want
90% of Jeep owners never even take their shite off-road. Bunch of fake arse posers.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:02 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Easy, and love them. Have two.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:04 pm to BuckeyeFan87
I have a 2 door so the hard top is a bit easier. I use the soft top most of the year due to I take it down a lot. I use my hard top during hunting season mainly mid Nov to Feb to keep my gear more secure. I take it off and put it on with help from one oter person and store it in my garage.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:05 pm to terd ferguson
My Jeep is not an off road virgin. Granted I will never take it crazy rock climbing though.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:06 pm to BuckeyeFan87
yeah its really easy, just buy a soft top. the hard top is literally the easiest thing to use.. just don't be a wuss
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:07 pm to lsunurse
I've been down some pretty bad gravel driveways in my time...
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:07 pm to Crawdaddy
know a good place to purchase a hard top? very expensive from jeep. i check craigslist from time to time
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:08 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Assuming you have a garage, buy a winch for the hard top. Will hook to the top and lift it right off. When you want to put it back on, drive under the top, and lower it into place.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 4:08 pm to BuckeyeFan87
Where you planning on storing the hardtop at? They easily store in a garage, just have to make space for them cause they are pretty big, esp the ones for the 4 door one.
Or you can do the garage winch thing and it hangs from ceiling
Or you can do the garage winch thing and it hangs from ceiling
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