Just got my sport with the regular soft top, better than the JK non premium. It is the same top I have had on all my Jeeps so I guess I never opted for a premium. It is lighter on the inside but not white on the JL. No issues for me..If its anything like the JK then the fabric material is different.
Regular soft top is vinyl like on the outside and white on the inside.
Premium is soft fabric on the outside and black fabric on the inside. I believe Premium top is thicker and quieter.
I actually preferred the premium soft top over hardtop on the JKU.
I can’t weigh in on the material differences, I have only ran standard tops on my Jeeps. I do like the standard JL top in comparison with the JK. It seems a little thicker and a bit quieter (although like most we don’t buy a soft top for noise qualities). It is definitely easier to drop into the sun rider position and seems more stretched out to fit the JL. I have been pleased with the new standard top, a couple of small leak issues in hard rains but that’s par for the course. I think once it warms up and gets a chance to sit in the sun it will tighten up a bit, fit great and be a nice upgrade for me over the JK top.How different is it than the JK standard top? I’ve had a TJ and a JK (non premium) and they were pretty close to the same type of top. I actually prefer the standard over the premium on the JK off of aesthetics, I can’t comment on the performance at all. The standard just seems more jeepy/original to me so I like it and the noise never bothered me.
There are a few premium tops at my dealer but no standards, do you like it? I’m going to order soon and will probably go standard.
@BestopTeam can you weigh in on how the materials are between the JL and JK? Are the standard/premium the same materials as used in the JK?
Standard "Sailcloth" top says "strut assisted" within its description. It also describes easy 1 person operation.I did read on the Quadratec website that the premium top for the JL has a strut assisted sunrider and the standard top has a spring assisted sunrider.
I am not sure if they always come tinted, I have seen a base sport with premium top and clear windows so it may depend on which trim level you ordered. I order a sport s non premium top and my windows were tinted.newbie question, do the premiums come with the tint or are the always clear? is there a way to tint the clear if that is the case. I just ordered my JL this morning.
I have been told the frame/hardware is the same. Only difference is the material they are made out of. Haven't had a chance to go over them to find any hardware differences.I have heard the frames are different between the Standard and Premium soft tops. If so, Does anyone know if the a Premium top can be used with the Standard top's frame, or will we need to also purchase a new frame if we want to upgrade?
Kewl, thanks!!I have been told the frame/hardware is the same. Only difference is the material they are made out of. Haven't had a chance to go over them to find any hardware differences.
email / or chat with bestop or jeep and make sure. If you have the option go with the premium soft top. I got a base model, so no option for premium. Will upgrade to it when the standard needs replacing.Kewl, thanks!!