JL ** SUNRIDER FOR HARDTOP ** BESTOP (Video and Photos)

[DanW]

I'll be testing both the JK and JL versions in serious Sub zero weather this week. Both have been perfect, so far. The JK does have a superior heater, though, so I'll probably be testing it s little more than the JL.

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[Rhinebeck01]

@DanW

I have both a Bestop Sunrider an an Alien Sunshade installed. I leave both installed together all the time.

Even with the Alien Sunshade installed, I can easily open and close the Bestop Sunrider from the inside or outside.

The Alien Sunshade is black, so it really looks good under the SR and hides the metal frame on the underside of the SR.

Anyway .... 8-) I have placed two, new, neatly folded to size, lightweight, black, Harbor Freight, $4.00 +-, shipping pads between the Sunrider and the Alien Sunshade. This quiets the cab down quite a bit.... holds heat in ... and well, gives the JL's cab a whole different feel so to speak. No, will not be doing this in the Summer. 8-)

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[DanW]

@DanW

I have both a Bestop Sunrider an an Alien Sunshade installed. I leave both installed together all the time.

Even with the Alien Sunshade installed, I can easily open and close the Bestop Sunrider from the inside or outside.

The Alien Sunshade is black, so it really looks good under the SR and hides the metal frame on the underside of the SR.

Anyway .... 8-) I have placed two, new, neatly folded to size, lightweight, black, Harbor Freight, $4.00 +-, shipping pads between the Sunrider and the Alien Sunshade. This quiets the cab down quite a bit.... holds heat in ... and well, gives the JL's cab a whole different feel so to speak. No, will not be doing this in the Summer. 8-)

@AlienSunshade and @BestopTeam are both forum Sponsors. Thanks to them for being Sponsors.

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That's a great idea! You should post that up with a pic in the Jeep Hacks thread. I love those Harbor Freight moving blankets. I've got a bunch of them!

 

[AlienSunshade]

@DanW

I have both a Bestop Sunrider an an Alien Sunshade installed. I leave both installed together all the time.

Even with the Alien Sunshade installed, I can easily open and close the Bestop Sunrider from the inside or outside.

The Alien Sunshade is black, so it really looks good under the SR and hides the metal frame on the underside of the SR.

Anyway .... 8-) I have placed two, new, neatly folded to size, lightweight, black, Harbor Freight, $4.00 +-, shipping pads between the Sunrider and the Alien Sunshade. This quiets the cab down quite a bit.... holds heat in ... and well, gives the JL's cab a whole different feel so to speak. No, will not be doing this in the Summer. 8-)

@AlienSunshade and @BestopTeam are both forum Sponsors. Thanks to them for being Sponsors.

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Thank you!

Here's another shot from another of our customers running our shade with the Sunrider. Perfect compatibility.

 

[Bestop]

Hey guys!

Here is a link to our updated install video on YouTube. As with any new product we often learn new tips and tricks with install as we do it many times ourselves, as well as receive feedback from customers like yourselves! Hope this helps -

CassieAtBestop

 

[Bestop]

The sunshade in purple underneath looks amazing! I might be bias though... my Jeep is silver with purple accents

CassieAtBestop

Thank you!

Here's another shot from another of our customers running our shade with the Sunrider. Perfect compatibility.

 

[Krondor]

Hey guys!

Here is a link to our updated install video on YouTube. As with any new product we often learn new tips and tricks with install as we do it many times ourselves, as well as receive feedback from customers like yourselves! Hope this helps -

CassieAtBestop

Now that looks like it was MUCH easier. lol

 

[AlienSunshade]

The sunshade in purple underneath looks amazing! I might be bias though... my Jeep is silver with purple accents

CassieAtBestop

haha yes!! Purple accents for the win.

 

[DanW]

The sunshade in purple underneath looks amazing! I might be bias though... my Jeep is silver with purple accents

CassieAtBestop

Cassie, slightly off topic, but the new issue of JP magazine shows JL soft doors. Is this true? Is there pricing information yet? Will they be available in twill? Those things will be the icing on the cake for my JL!

 

[Krondor]

Cassie, slightly off topic, but the new issue of JP magazine shows JL soft doors. Is this true? Is there pricing information yet? Will they be available in twill? Those things will be the icing on the cake for my JL!

JL soft doors? Yes please.

 

[dblack222]

I put mine on yesterday after returning from a work trip in PA earlier in the week.

I was in 1* temps on Thursday and 62* yesterday so it was much needed haha.

Install was easy and I’m extremely happy with it.

Also, either my freedom panels were louder than most or the sound increase with this isn’t as drastic as others have noted. The wind noise difference is negligible to my ears.

 

[DanW]

I put mine on yesterday after returning from a work trip in PA earlier in the week.

I was in 1* temps on Thursday and 62* yesterday so it was much needed haha.

Install was easy and I’m extremely happy with it.

Also, either my freedom panels were louder than most or the sound increase with this isn’t as drastic as others have noted. The wind noise difference is negligible to my ears.

I think the difference isn't much. In certain wind conditions, I'm certain my Freedom panels were every bit as loud. Generally, though, these are louder, but only slightly. Easily worth the tradeoff.

The Freedom panels are a neat novelty, but they are just too bulky to be worth the trouble. They need either a mini sunroof in each one (I know you can get aftermarket, but it is a pain to get those) or just be a traditional roof or one removable panel with a traditional sunroof. If Jeep offered the Sunrider for Hardtop as a factory option, it would be a no-brainer. The new automatic top, the name of which escapes me at the moment, kind of fills that niche for them, only it is too expensive for many people. I think they'd sell the heck out of these, if they offered it.

 

[gsyoung]

I put mine on yesterday after returning from a work trip in PA earlier in the week.

I was in 1* temps on Thursday and 62* yesterday so it was much needed haha.

Install was easy and I’m extremely happy with it.

Also, either my freedom panels were louder than most or the sound increase with this isn’t as drastic as others have noted. The wind noise difference is negligible to my ears.

Just got mine on the highway today with my sunrise installed for a good noise test. While I don't see any difference in normal city driving, I did pick up a lot of noise at high speeds (i.e. 75+)... but honestly expected that with a jeep softop. I must admit, it was sweet being able to pop the top quickly as soon as I got off of the highway though!

 

[Prevok]

I think the difference isn't much. In certain wind conditions, I'm certain my Freedom panels were every bit as loud. Generally, though, these are louder, but only slightly. Easily worth the tradeoff.

The Freedom panels are a neat novelty, but they are just too bulky to be worth the trouble. They need either a mini sunroof in each one (I know you can get aftermarket, but it is a pain to get those) or just be a traditional roof or one removable panel with a traditional sunroof. If Jeep offered the Sunrider for Hardtop as a factory option, it would be a no-brainer. The new automatic top, the name of which escapes me at the moment, kind of fills that niche for them, only it is too expensive for many people. I think they'd sell the heck out of these, if they offered it.

Agreed, had it been a factory option, vs. the the freedom panel, I would have taken the sunrider.

As for the Sky Power Soft Top (had to go on the builder to get the option name :P), short of the price, my main gripe is that it only comes body colored. I much prefer the textured black that I have on my hard top. If they would lower the option by about a thousand bucks by defaulting to textured black, I might have considered it.

Now if only spring could come so I can install my sunrider...

 

[Tannerdc]

About to pull the trigger on a SR for my white JLUR w white hardtop. Can someone with a white JL and white hardtop please post a pic of yours w the SR? I'd like to see what the all white looks like with the black SR. Thanks!!!

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