Hardtop Roof Options

[AZHellaYellaGirl]

I’m looking at a couple of potential Hardtop options to make my Wrangler a blast for the summer since this is my first summer owning her.

Does anyone have either a ClearLids or the EZ-Freedom Hinges? If you do, what are your thoughts?

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[The Chubbernaut]

I had considered the ClearLids myself, but after thinking it over I became concerned that it would turn the jeep into even more of a greenhouse. If you go this route, let me know if I'm wrong.

 

[AJCFLA68]

I'd go for the Bestop Sunrider if you want a true "Jeep" feel..IMO. I know it's expensive, but that has to be the #1 accessory I've added to any of my Wranglers. I use it almost daily in S. Florida. And if you ever want to put the hard tops back on, a few screws and it's done., I keep mine year round and the hard tops in their case tucked away in the garage.

 

[Murphydog]

I'd go for the Bestop Sunrider if you want a true "Jeep" feel..IMO. I know it's expensive, but that has to be the #1 accessory I've added to any of my Wranglers. I use it almost daily in S. Florida. And if you ever want to put the hard tops back on, a few screws and it's done., I keep mine year round and the hard tops in their case tucked away in the garage.

I am in agreement. totally worth it, works well.

 

[RatZero]

I'll second the Sunrider suggestion. The ClearLid is louder than the Freedom panels and there is no relief from the sun unless you switch back and forth. The Sunrider is the first thing I tell hardtop only owners to invest in as it's convenient, removable during the offseasons and works great. They even just offered a mesh sliding sunscreen that I am considering which works with the Sunrider.

 

[AJCFLA68]

Also, HotHead Headliners came out with a headliner specifically for the Bestop Sunrider.
https://hotheadheadliners.com/colle...ts/sunrider-headliner-jeep-wrangler-jl-4-door

I had the headliners on one my previous 4 door Wranglers and never really noticed any difference since it was a hard top. Now, since the Sunrider is fabric, I'd consider this one for the heat, not for noise. It's a Jeep!!!

I've considered the Bestop Screen, but I truly enjoy the open air and don't want anything blocking my view. It does get hot and if the baseball cap I keep in there doesn't help, I close it up. But for the most part, for shorter drives, not really needed.

 

[AZHellaYellaGirl]

I'm in Arizona, and sadly our sunshine literally murders all things fabrics. Hence why I got a hardtop instead of a softtop.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

Does anyone have either a ClearLids or the EZ-Freedom Hinges? If you do, what are your thoughts?

Hard pass on both of those options. Sunrider for hardtop for the win! I lived in Phoenix and never had issues with my softtop....other than the plastic zippers.

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