NewJLU2019
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It says to do it in sunlight. Warms the topGot it thanks for the clarification I've got a bottle in the garage just haven't looked at it yet plan on trying it today.
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It says to do it in sunlight. Warms the topGot it thanks for the clarification I've got a bottle in the garage just haven't looked at it yet plan on trying it today.
Hello, did you get a response on the rattle. I just picked mine up a week ago and I have a rattle on the driver side when open. Thx.I just installed t
just installed as well. It’s a tad quieter inside but definitely cooler with it sitting in the Florida sun. Heat use to radiate off my bald head even w the ac blasting. Now w the headliner it’s almost cool to the touch after a couple of mins w the ac on.
As far as the roof I also have a small rattle in the track when open on the drivers side. Plan on taking it to get looked at soon. Other then that I open the roof everyday and would buy again.
X2 on the removal, mine is hanging in my storage right now and I have the softtop on now that it is sub 100’s!SIde note: All this crap about not taking your SOT off/on is BS. It took about 30 mins to remove and an hour to replace. No problem at all.
Good information to know. Thank you for posting your experience.Update on my SOT fiasco. In our last adventure, my SOT got FUBAR'ed and needed complete replacement. The aluminum rails got scarred and the top would not close when opened. It took a couple Jeep mechanics and myself to close it the last time it was opened.
The primary cause was mud/gravel getting past the top and lodging in the rails that the top slides back and forward on. Then when you open/close it, it scars the rails and eventually it won't work. The main mechanic also looked at my jeep and noted that all the flexing i was doing on trails was probably not so great on the function either. Who me? LOL
After some fighting with the warranty company, my jeep had 70K when i brought it in, and schmoozing with the adjuster they agreed to cover the entire replacement. The cost was well over $5K. I think it would cost less now because MOPAR has a part for the entire top, rails included.
Summary: I still love the SOT, but not as much as i previously did. I hate mud and steer clear of it when i can but my jeep is a work vehicle and I can't help but get deep into it sometimes. I pressure washed my jeep hours after getting it muddy but it didn't help. I'm certain that was the cause.
I will probably not get the SOT again because of how I use my jeep and would not recommend it to someone who wheels pretty hard. But if you're not running too hard it's a great accessory.
SIde note: All this crap about not taking your SOT off/on is BS. It took about 30 mins to remove and an hour to replace. No problem at all.
SO cool that you posted that, I have recently procured a new soft top for my jeep in case another mishap occurs. What additional parts do you need? Targa brackets? And do you need to replace the trim panel that houses the SOT buttons? It looks like it would be in the way.X2 on the removal, mine is hanging in my storage right now and I have the softtop on now that it is sub 100’s!
info: you will need to remove the locator pins and stricter brackets in the front to clear the softtop, and of course you will need the targa brackets (the bracket the top latches to).
Gregj
The SOT header panel doesn’t have the cutout for the targa brackets so either cut the header or replace it with one that does. I added the SOT switch to my existing panel, I did have to remove the left side freedom panel latch above the mirror as it and the switch want to occupy the same space.SO cool that you posted that, I have recently procured a new soft top for my jeep in case another mishap occurs. What additional parts do you need? Targa brackets? And do you need to replace the trim panel that houses the SOT buttons? It looks like it would be in the way.
If you bought a dual top softtop the kit will have everything except the targa brackets and bolts for them.SO cool that you posted that, I have recently procured a new soft top for my jeep in case another mishap occurs. What additional parts do you need? Targa brackets? And do you need to replace the trim panel that houses the SOT buttons? It looks like it would be in the way.
I actually scored the soft-top for free from the dealership. They had 5 of them out back from where the owners who purchased the dual top group never came back for the soft top portion. I was in the right place at the right time. Mine is from 2018. I haven't looked in the parts box yet.If you bought a dual top softtop the kit will have everything except the targa brackets and bolts for them.
Gregj
Nice score! You will just need the brackets and bolts then.I actually scored the soft-top for free from the dealership. They had 5 of them out back from where the owners who purchased the dual top group never came back for the soft top portion. I was in the right place at the right time. Mine is from 2018. I haven't looked in the parts box yet.
Indeed it is possible. Today I traded my hardtop for an SOT. Install was straight forward. Then 2 hours later it poured for hours. No leaks. I can send you all of the info for install if needed. It took us 1 hour total. That included removal and install.Can you buy one after the fact? My Sport came with the hardtop, I purchased a soft top but would love the SOT if possible
How did you wire it?Indeed it is possible. Today I traded my hardtop for an SOT. Install was straight forward. Then 2 hours later it poured for hours. No leaks. I can send you all of the info for install if needed. It took us 1 hour total. That included removal and install.