JLU Soft Top

[HsyJeeps]

Hey all - I had a soft top on my
YJ, but have had hard top on my JL. The new rubicon I just got has soft top. So my question is, when you pull back the sunrider top, do you have to secure it or does it just sit back?
Sorry for basic question.

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[jeepster345]

The manual suggests securing it, and you’re supplied velcro straps to do so, but I’ve driven up to 60 with it just flipped back and haven’t had an issue. I can’t see how it would move due to the down force of the wind. Some also say the straps are to prevent it from bouncing and wearing a hole in the top, but I haven’t had that happen either.

 

[HsyJeeps]

The manual suggests securing it, and you’re supplied velcro straps to do so, but I’ve driven up to 60 with it just flipped back and haven’t had an issue. I can’t see how it would move due to the down force of the wind. Some also say the straps are to prevent it from bouncing and wearing a hole in the top, but I haven’t had that happen either.

Thanks! I didn’t find any straps in the Jeep which really drove
The question.

 

[omg]

get a soft top boot, much better.

https://www.jtopsusa.com/jeep-wrangler-soft-top-storage-boot

 

[Heimkehr]

The manual suggests securing it, and you’re supplied velcro straps to do so, but I’ve driven up to 60 with it just flipped back and haven’t had an issue. I can’t see how it would move due to the down force of the wind. Some also say the straps are to prevent it from bouncing and wearing a hole in the top, but I haven’t had that happen either.

What Hunter said.

With the top folded back in the Sunrider position, I stopped using the provided straps after I concluded they weren't really making a difference either way.

@HsyJeeps
Did you look in the jack storage compartment to see if the straps were stowed therein? I received two pairs (one elastic, one hook & loop) with my JLU at delivery.

 

[sf5211]

get a soft top boot, much better.

https://www.jtopsusa.com/jeep-wrangler-soft-top-storage-boot

Wow you learn so much in this forum. I didn’t even know they made a soft top boot. I’d have bought one in a minute when I had a JK and duel tops. I used to wrap the soft top in a blanket and duct tape it every October.

 

[Ricky-Tips]

I use two 24 inch black Velcro straps to hold my top from bouncing when all the way back. The black straps blend right in and are about $137.00 cheaper than the $139.00 boot. More $ for other stuff I guess...lol.

 

[sf5211]

I use two 24 inch black Velcro straps to hold my top from bouncing when all the way back. The black straps blend right in and are about $137.00 cheaper than the $139.00 boot. More $ for other stuff I guess...lol.

Dude $137.00 for 2 straps? You got ripped off. Lol. I’m guessing your strap price is a mistake.
When I had the duel tops I rarely even used those Velcro straps they give you. It’s scientifically impossible for the top to come forward while driving.
I would however have bought that boot for winter soft top storage.

 

[Mikester86]

Dude $137.00 for 2 straps? You got ripped off. Lol. I’m guessing your strap price is a mistake.
When I had the duel tops I rarely even used those Velcro straps they give you. It’s scientifically impossible for the top to come forward while driving.
I would however have bought that boot for winter soft top storage.

Ricky-Tips said: " I use two 24 inch black Velcro straps to hold my top from bouncing when all the way back. The black straps blend right in and are about $137.00 cheaper than the $139.00 boot. More $ for other stuff I guess...lol. "

He paid $2 for the Velcro straps.

 

[Cal3san]

I bought a used '18 JLU that, naturally, didn't have the straps. Found a set of 3 water hose retention Velcro straps ( 24" long) that does the job. Cost $3.97 at Home Depot.

 

[sf5211]

Ricky-Tips said: " I use two 24 inch black Velcro straps to hold my top from bouncing when all the way back. The black straps blend right in and are about $137.00 cheaper than the $139.00 boot. More $ for other stuff I guess...lol. "

He paid $2 for the Velcro straps.

You’re right Mike. I read it to fast. My bad.

 

[karynm8621]

We've never tied the sunrider back

 

[HsyJeeps]

We've never tied the sunrider back

Thanks for all the feedback - I had it back this weekend and was going about 70mph on highway. Not sure it was the best idea and may need to read the manual. The drag alone was not great...

Mike

 

[omg]

i initially used velcro, it worked fine.

I switched to softtop boot for few reasons, I personally liked the sleeker look, i noticed softtop [without boot] collected dust/debris inside quiet a bit. cover sort of helped with that. [its a minor inconvenience and may be even just me], didnt like that it freely flopped when going at highway speeds.

without and with cover [not the greatest picture, but definitely looks sleeker in person IMO]

 

[Mcwilldo]

what brand boot do you have? I have read the besttop one is very hard to install.

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