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I got my Bestop bikini top. It looks great. Initial Install takes a bit longer than on my jTOP mesh, but still worth it, and again, thats just on the initial install.

Also note, you will need to order the Windshield Channel as well. Here are the 2 items I ordered (trying to make this simple):
https://www.bestop.com/products/header-extended-safari-style-bikini-top-for-jl-wrangler/
https://www.bestop.com/products/windshield-channel---20-gladiator-18-current-wrangler-jl/

As I said, the roof looks great, but see (attached pics) where the bolts thread in and how they are pushed against the gasket. This concerns me for wear on the the gasket. Also the bolts are threaded and I don't want them tearing it up when installing/removing. Other than that, works great, easy to take on/off.

Also, as for the duster/cargo cover, I ordered mine at the end of March. I just checked in to see if they whats taking so long on shipping and Bestop mentioned they wont receive them until mid June. Once thats in, I will post that as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Does the middle part wrap around the sound bar, where the dome light is to keep the middle from poofing while driving?
 
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Does the middle part wrap around the sound bar, where the dome light is to keep the middle from poofing while driving?
yes. It works well too. Does not poof or flap at all.
 

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I do think it may not work with those specific mopar grab handles.
if you see by this pic:
You do need to replace a couple screws with snaps. While they are not the same screws your grab handles go into, the straps from the roof that go to the snaps are on the opposite side of the bar as your screw. Therefor your handles would interfere with the location of where the straps snap in. Does that make sense?

Personally, I use the GPCA Grip Pro: https://www.gpca.us/shop/gp-grip-pro/
I like these because i can easily move them back/forth if needed. And they do work fine with my roof straps.
 

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I’ve been waiting for this to become available but I can’t get it before the rain on Monday. Can you leave the header on and just snap the top on for emergency downpours or does it wrap around the header? Just thinking this may be nice for Fall with doors off to stay drier or to keep in the back to snap on. I think I read header must be removed for hardtop to go back on if this is the one that you don’t need door surrounds for.
 
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The header stays attached and connected to the bikini top. I keep it all rolled up in my garage. Installs easily, within minutes... I just put it on, rolled it out, connect the velcro put in the 4 bolts, snap down straps and i'm good to go.
 
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@suicideTone I re-read what you wrote, and I think I may have responded wrong.
Could you keep the header up there/ In theory yes, but you would have to remove it to re-attach the the bikini top, then re-connect it. The Bikini top snaps into the header, but not from an angle to be done without removing the header. see this install guide of the header: https://assets.bestop.com/files/_bestop/9/8/3/51244_f.pdf

I get why you're asking, that way you can just keep the bikini top folded up in the back.
I went and did a quick test with to show you if it would fit rolled up with the header attached in the back. The answer is soft of. If you put it in diagonally, it will fit, but it wont lay flat without either being elevated a little, or the seat folded down. Here's a pic (yeah yeah, i'll vacuum soon):

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@suicideTone I re-read what you wrote, and I think I may have responded wrong.
Could you keep the header up there/ In theory yes, but you would have to remove it to re-attach the the bikini top, then re-connect it. The Bikini top snaps into the header, but not from an angle to be done without removing the header. see this install guide of the header: https://assets.bestop.com/files/_bestop/9/8/3/51244_f.pdf

I get why you're asking, that way you can just keep the bikini top folded up in the back.
I went and did a quick test with to show you if it would fit rolled up with the header attached in the back. The answer is soft of. If you put it in diagonally, it will fit, but it wont lay flat without either being elevated a little, or the seat folded down. Here's a pic (yeah yeah, i'll vacuum soon):

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Thanks man. I have the Dlipstream in the back so it probably wouldn’t fit. I’d plan on just using this in the Fall/Spring full time then and Hardtop for Winter. The header is unavailable again so I’ll probably just put the Hardtip back on tonight before the rain starts. I don’t mind a day of rain, but with Oregon wildfires I need to clean it out before all the funk gets rained on. I’ll check Bestop again late Winter.
 

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I got my Bestop bikini top. It looks great. Initial Install takes a bit longer than on my jTOP mesh, but still worth it, and again, thats just on the initial install.

Also note, you will need to order the Windshield Channel as well. Here are the 2 items I ordered (trying to make this simple):
https://www.bestop.com/products/header-extended-safari-style-bikini-top-for-jl-wrangler/
https://www.bestop.com/products/windshield-channel---20-gladiator-18-current-wrangler-jl/

As I said, the roof looks great, but see (attached pics) where the bolts thread in and how they are pushed against the gasket. This concerns me for wear on the the gasket. Also the bolts are threaded and I don't want them tearing it up when installing/removing. Other than that, works great, easy to take on/off.

Also, as for the duster/cargo cover, I ordered mine at the end of March. I just checked in to see if they whats taking so long on shipping and Bestop mentioned they wont receive them until mid June. Once thats in, I will post that as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Thanks for the details. Have you tested it in the rain?
Also did you install the duster?
 

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Wow. That looks very nice! Thanks for the pictures.

Interested If they make this in twill/premium material.
 

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I got my Bestop bikini top. It looks great. Initial Install takes a bit longer than on my jTOP mesh, but still worth it, and again, thats just on the initial install.

Also note, you will need to order the Windshield Channel as well. Here are the 2 items I ordered (trying to make this simple):
https://www.bestop.com/products/header-extended-safari-style-bikini-top-for-jl-wrangler/
https://www.bestop.com/products/windshield-channel---20-gladiator-18-current-wrangler-jl/

As I said, the roof looks great, but see (attached pics) where the bolts thread in and how they are pushed against the gasket. This concerns me for wear on the the gasket. Also the bolts are threaded and I don't want them tearing it up when installing/removing. Other than that, works great, easy to take on/off.

Also, as for the duster/cargo cover, I ordered mine at the end of March. I just checked in to see if they whats taking so long on shipping and Bestop mentioned they wont receive them until mid June. Once thats in, I will post that as well.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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Is this good for light drizzels and suprise rain showers?
 

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Is this good for light drizzels and suprise rain showers?
I’ve got mine on and love it. If we have a few days of light rain I keep it on and my seats stay dry with the doors off. We had 2 days of hard rain and the seat was a little damp from the sideways rain and a huge puddle on the top I emptied before driving. But not even wet enough to soak through my pants. I do have neoprene seat covers though. Probably one of my favorite things I’ve bought so far as it’s only 4 screws to put it on or off when weather rolls in.
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