DUAL TOP HOW TO: I Swapped the Hard Top for the Soft Top Today

[galleywinter]

Design flaw? I cannot bring my soft top back up without it hitting the wiring harness/washer fluid holder. In fact a tab broke off of mine. Even with it not attached I can't find a good place to shove it where it's not in the way.

Anybody else having this problem?

Yes. Just tried to raise mine in the dark and something was holding me back. It was the plug while seated in the holder. Took it out of the holder and no problem but was getting hung up.

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[eric.frederich]

My Jeep just entered D1 status. Can I add the soft top? I ordered the hard top but wanted the dual top.

Probably not. They're actually shipping dual top orders without the soft top now. Jeep is giving you a big fat "I Owe You" on them. They're having supplier issues with the hard tops. Because of this the soft tops are on short supply. If they ship a dual top, that's one less JL they can roll out of the factory.

Don't get upset. This means you can get a cool after-market soft top with the angled back or something else.

 

[NMElkHunter]

My Jeep just entered D1 status. Can I add the soft top? I ordered the hard top but wanted the dual top.

I am with you. After seeing this thread I wish I would have ordered the dual tops too.

 

[Doctiger1]

This may help as well

 

[zodleviton]

I am with you. After seeing this thread I wish I would have ordered the dual tops too.

Ha! No you don’t! My vehicle sat in “JB” status forever waiting for the dumb dual top...then, as soon as they get one to me, it ended up in “KZ” because of shipping issues. I honestly believe if I would’ve stuck with the hardtop, I would’ve got my Jeep sooner and avoided the new crisis of shipment. Just my opinion though.

 

[NMElkHunter]

Ha! No you don’t! My vehicle sat in “JB” status forever waiting for the dumb dual top...then, as soon as they get one to me, it ended up in “KZ” because of shipping issues. I honestly believe if I would’ve stuck with the hardtop, I would’ve got my Jeep sooner and avoided the new crisis of shipment. Just my opinion though.

I still wish that I ordered the dual tops. Whether I am waiting for a soft top or LED lights, the result is still the same. No Jeep yet!

 

[acampbell85]

Can anyone speak to the volume level difference between hard and soft top at highway speeds? I ordered dual tops but I am considering selling the hard top if the soft top is quite enough on the highway.

I test drove both today and got up to about 80 mph in the premium soft top. The sound levels were good. I had no problem having a normal conversation with the salesman. With that said you can tell that you are riding in a soft top but I was really impressed. I plan on ordering only the soft top but that is because I live in MS and our winters are not harsh.

 

[YFD_322]

Nice! Now I understand what you've been saying.

I don’t. Haven’t tried yet to install. Does seem confusing. Especially when I haven’t seen the parts yet. What ever happened to the guy that the top was short 1/4 inch?

 

[Doctiger1]

The best video yet. Shouldn’t leave any questions.

 

[YFD_322]

Awesome. Thanks

 

[Kadonny]

That video is perfect. Bookmarked, thanks.

 

[Doctiger1]

That video is perfect. Bookmarked, thanks.

Really makes it look easy. I’m really glad i got the duel top.

 

[uudog]

Appreciate the tip and @vonbek too. I am in Houston and left it in the sun all day. Still have a huge gap. Will be at the dealer tomorrow AM and see what they say. I’m sure it is user error....

Rob,

Did you ever figure out what was causing the gap? I just installed mine today (80 degrees outside) and I have the same gap. The front clips will not reach the latch.

 

[uudog]

Rob,

Did you ever figure out what was causing the gap? I just installed mine today (80 degrees outside) and I have the same gap. The front clips will not reach the latch.

Nevermind...

It just took a look more force to get those clips on the latch. I hope it was just as simple for you too.

Thanks

 

[DTwoodknot]

The best video yet. Shouldn’t leave any questions.

Yes! I just watched this yesterday when I swapped my tops

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