I installed the artec inners and had to relocate the previously used grimm mount to grimm's under seat mount. Just for a comparison point. Annoying, but its actually easier to use with the under seat mount. the artec and cavfab ones look a little similar in that area, cavfab maybe a touch larger.
Each side uses support brackets "door surrounds" which on the factory "cage" attach using four bolts through the cage to a threaded insert on the door surround (effectively clamping the door surrounds to the cage). Then the door surrounds have threaded inserts to attach the 3 cross bars...
I run the Teraflex hinge reinforcement + alpha spare tire mount + license plate relocate (license plate, third brake light, backup camera, and license plate light). Is the best integrated offering, in my opinion (but you pay $$ for it). Fit and finish is great. No rattle, no sag...
Accidentally ordered two of these license plate relocation kits for the Alpha Spare Tire… free but you pay for shipping.
https://teraflex.com/jl-license-plate-relocation-kit.html
Nice! Jealous of your winch fitment, glad it worked out for you. Looking great! Along with others, amazed by the quality and craftsmanship of your build. I'm following your cage thread as well.
Bestop makes the factory soft tops for Jeep, so yes. I ran a trektop for a year and liked it, but wanted a different look for my rig, which is why I now run a bikini-style top.
The slipstream is a neat product! The difference, for me, between Bestop and Master Top is what they do with the windshield header. I prefer the finished look of the Bestop and using bolts through the latch panels for what I think is more rigidity up front. I think Master Top has better material...
I run the bestop version during the summer with half doors and a rampage tonneau. I generally like it - it's obviously very loud on the highway in this configuration. Tiny bit of flapping if the rear straps come loose.
All done with the CarPlay USB. Dash is easy to take apart as you take your time. I fully disconnected the radio to have the most space to work - it’s all color coded, so easy to put back together.
I used a step bit through the plastic and rubber tray. Helps to tilt the windshield out to get the...
Did you use the rpm 3 link / 4 link conversion? did you have to relocate fuel tank? how much more flex were you able to achieve? This is something that I've been interested in...
Great write up! Trying it this weekend. US equivalent parts were $60 for me via Prime and are readily available. Expensive way to hide a cable, but it annoys me enough, so it’s worth it! I tried wireless CarPlay but perceived a loss in audio and touch/visual quality, so I’m committed to wired...