Xingpao
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Thanks! Very cool, but I will resist since the rear window stays. I appreciate the links.
What you won't be able to remove is the rear glass, unfortunately.
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Thanks! Very cool, but I will resist since the rear window stays. I appreciate the links.
What you won't be able to remove is the rear glass, unfortunately.
Curtis:
1. Since installing the power top, have you removed the doors and side windows? If yes, how did you find the appearance of the vehicle?
I haven’t removed the doors yet, at all due to a very adventurous toddler in the back seat! I do prefer the appearance of the completely removed top vs the naked sky one touch
2. Can the rear window be removed? If yes, does it improve the appearance of the vehicle and how much effort and time would it take to remove the rear window?
the rear window can be removed easily. There are 4 screws, 2 struts, the hose for rear sprayer and wire for rear defrost. I don’t know if the holes would eventually strip out with repeated removal and reinstall, but this process would be less time then removing a complete hard top...glass storage might be an issue.
3. Can the two rear painted corner struts supporting the roof be removed? If yes,how much effort and time would it take to remove these additional parts as well?
The rear struts can not be individually removed. Please see my precious post on full removal process. Rear strut is final step in removing individual sections
Thank you again for being a true "Pioneer" with respect to Jeep's new Sky One-Touch Power Top.
Thank you!!!
2018 JLU Soft Top Naked
2018 JLU Power Top Naked
How long does the top take to retract compared to this?
Wow that's crazy how it takes 4 times longer to slide a fabric roof back than to retract an entire soft topHow long does the top take to retract compared to this?
20.53 seconds
Curtis:
I have been following your "Sky One-Touch Power Top" story from day one. First, let me say that I found your project a courageous journey. Your purchase of the parts was made all the more daring in light of the early trouble FCA experienced during the manufacturing process. As you probably know, at one point, new orders that included the power top for the 2018 Jeep JLU were halted. The public was left to wonder if the factory was experiencing alignment issues or whether the power top design was simply "not ready for prime time."
As a new first time Jeep buyer, I struggled in deciding whether to order the hard top, soft top or power top. Removing the hard top was a cumbersome affair that caused me to speculate that it might be a rare occasion that I would go through all the trouble. I also kept coming back to the question of what I was expected to do in the event I was caught in a rain storm.
The soft top design was impressively improved via the new sliding panels. However, from a practical stand point, I use the rear hatch area of my current SUV (BMW X5) on a daily basis for the transport of my golden retriever. Simply opening the Jeep JLU tailgate provided insufficient access to the cargo area and would require me to repeatedly dislodge the soft top side(s) and hold up the canvas, all while encouraging my large dog to jump in the vehicle. I also read some complaints that the quality of the soft top was lacking and some new JLU owners were complaining of inexcusable early wear & tear.
It was for the above reasons that on July 20th, I factory ordered a 2018 JLUR Silver Billet with a Sky One-Touch Power Top. (Current Build Status: D1). However, I have since been concerned about the aesthetic appearance of the JLU Power Top vehicle when the doors and the side windows are removed. For reference, I have included photos below of the naked soft top and naked power top. I read a post where someone commented that because of the rear painted corner struts holding up the roof and the rear window, the naked JLU power top Jeep resembled a vehicle that was never finished on the assembly line.I am writing to ask your consideration in commenting on the following matters:
1. Since installing the power top, have you removed the doors and side windows? If yes, how did you find the appearance of the vehicle?
2. Can the rear window be removed? If yes, does it improve the appearance of the vehicle and how much effort and time would it take to remove the rear window?
3. Can the two rear painted corner struts supporting the roof be removed? If yes,how much effort and time would it take to remove these additional parts as well?
Thank you again for being a true "Pioneer" with respect to Jeep's new Sky One-Touch Power Top.
2018 JLU Soft Top Naked
2018 JLU Power Top Naked
Sorry I tried to answer each question individually but they all ended up as a large kryptic post!I am also interested in your thoughts with doors and rear corners removed, do you "notice" the rear hatch glass, and if you can let us know maybe how it goes with hatch down (in place) and if you can pop it "up" and let air blow through that way?
With or without autodimmimg mirror? Different part numbers for various optionsWhat are the part numbers for the switch and trim?
Without autodimming mirror. Please include harness #, etc... THANKS!With or without autodimmimg mirror? Different part numbers for various options