Bullring
Well-Known Member
I may be in the minority who is happy the Freedom top is not changing much from the looks of it.
As for the multiple panels, the more pieces you have, the more bolts, more areas that need a good seal, the more areas for potential leaks. FCA is trying to fix these problems not create more of it. That's why I don't think we're going to see 5-6 piece tops like some people are hoping. The hard top should stay 3 pieces with 2 smaller panels and a large lift off roof in the rear. There's really only so much they can do to improve it.
IMO there's a whole lot more improvement that can be done with the soft top since it's all fabric and plastic windows. The best thing would be to lose the zippers, make it powered, or give it hinges that allow it to fold onto itself into the trunk. With the JK the soft top is only slightly easier to take off than the hard top since there's so much unzipping and folding you have to do. FCA can do MUCH better with it and make it the clear choice for anyone that constantly takes the roof on/off.
As for the multiple panels, the more pieces you have, the more bolts, more areas that need a good seal, the more areas for potential leaks. FCA is trying to fix these problems not create more of it. That's why I don't think we're going to see 5-6 piece tops like some people are hoping. The hard top should stay 3 pieces with 2 smaller panels and a large lift off roof in the rear. There's really only so much they can do to improve it.
IMO there's a whole lot more improvement that can be done with the soft top since it's all fabric and plastic windows. The best thing would be to lose the zippers, make it powered, or give it hinges that allow it to fold onto itself into the trunk. With the JK the soft top is only slightly easier to take off than the hard top since there's so much unzipping and folding you have to do. FCA can do MUCH better with it and make it the clear choice for anyone that constantly takes the roof on/off.
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