Poll on Sunrider JL Wind Noise

[Rahneld]

Last year I took a trip on the highway with my wife and Sunrider installed. It was too noisy for conversation: even with it closed.

Since then I purchased a moving blanket and grommet kit and cut the blanket to fit under the Sunrider, and put grommets in it that get attached over the latches and Sports bar.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-grommet-installation-kit-104-pc-63237.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-ball-stretch-cord-set-47302.html

It's now quiet enough for talk--not quiet, just a state of significantly reduced noise.

When I open the Sunrider, the blanket, attached to the latches, moves with it.

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[TJ2018]

Sunrider for hardtop is the best investment we've made on the Jeep. Noise does become intrusive at higher speeds (over 70 when closed and over 60 when open) but nothing beats the convenience. Just remember to close it BEFORE you plow into any mud-puddles (don't ask me how I know).

 

[Lmike6453]

Hello guys
Just purchased one and wanting to know did you all buy the bestop protectant for black twill fabric??

I did. Wasn't too much money for a protectent if I can use it many times with spray bottle.

 

[Lmike6453]

Last year I took a trip on the highway with my wife and Sunrider installed. It was too noisy for conversation: even with it closed.

Since then I purchased a moving blanket and grommet kit and cut the blanket to fit under the Sunrider, and put grommets in it that get attached over the latches and Sports bar.

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-grommet-installation-kit-104-pc-63237.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-ball-stretch-cord-set-47302.html

It's now quiet enough for talk--not quiet, just a state of significantly reduced noise.

When I open the Sunrider, the blanket, attached to the latches, moves with it.

Can you show pics of it installed? Might be worth posting in the DIY forum to help and show others.

 

[Rahneld]

Can you show pics of it installed? Might be worth posting in the DIY forum to help and show others.

I'll try when I get a chance sir. : - )

 

[Andy2434]

Hello guys
Just purchased one and wanting to know did you all buy the bestop protectant for black twill fabric??

I purchased 2 bottles of the Bestop Twill Protectant. Have been using it since January. A little bit goes a long way.

Apply outdoors or in a well ventilated area.

 

[haiducool]

I have one on my 2019 JLUR and it started flapping really bad after 2 months. Bestop sent a replacement (thank you!) which solved it to an extent, however its still way noisier and somewhat flapping (the rear side) - more than what I had after the original install. The original install was mostly similar to hard top noise level.

I do have a bug deflector (https://www.cjponyparts.com/avs-hoo...eW3zyl6-iF0CD6fTcjdMAT870wXQky-xoC8-AQAvD_BwE) and the short platform maximus-3 roof rack and a 40 inch led bar installed on top of roof rack. I suspect all those things together create an airflow that hits the sunrider hard that causes the flapping. There is no wind noise with all these things installed with the hardtop panels, so its the combination with the sunrider.

I do like the convenience but hate the annoying noise - so am stuck between the two.

All in, I would recommend it, but am hoping I can solve the annoying flapping noise.

 

[UKJeep2018]

Wind/Road noise is noticeable but I tend to turn my music all the way up so I don’t notice it. When driving at 70MPH i can hold a conversation without the noise interfering badly.

Soft top is worth it to me though. The ease of use compared to panels makes the wind noise a good compromise.

 

[twisty]

prior to buying my JLUR I test drove hard tops and soft tops and found the soft top quieter on the hiway. Not by a lot but I was surprised. Wonder why the Sunrider is a bit noiser? No matter to me if a tad more noisy, I will have one some day.

 

[Joker4L]

I voted "no" because the extra noise is almost unnoticeable. I have since a couple of weeks after install a very annoying "squeak" or rattle on the passenger side. Sounds like a Styrofoam squeak, there is some Styrofoam in the Bestop Sunrider but does not "seem" to come from that exact area, still trying to locate? HT panels will be hanging in their bag in the garage til next winter. Probably could leave it on, but really don't wanna be cleaning snow/ice of the Twill.

Other than that we love it and hope the rainy weather here in the N.E. changes from monsoon weather to some nice warmer sunshine. We can then use it's great advantage more often and I can commute more on my MC, that's even more open!! lol

Go Jeep!!!

Mine is doing the same thing!! Have you figured it out ??

 

[Joker4L]

I have the twill version installed in my gladiator coming from the insulated freedom panels and I find it slightly lighter on freeway speeds but in town there is no notice difference. Drive at 75+mph open and it’s awesome. Music set to 20 or 25 and no noise just awesome breeze . I do open the sliding rear glass tho so that may help at freeway speeds

 

[Joker4L]

I finally figured out my rattle noise. The twill top would smack against the metal rail whenever I would shut my doors. Put a little window sealer foam and viola noise is gone

 

[wolfdog]

Mine is doing the same thing!! Have you figured it out ??

I have tried everything even re-install, no luck??

See your cure in your last post, sounds good will see what I can do?

Go Jeep!!!

 

[D60]

I get a super annoying rattle when just the rear windows are down for the dogs as the twill flaps on something at the center rear of the SunRider

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