Sun shades for sky one touch roofs

[Memphis Peej]

I love my Sky One Touch Roof. The convenience is awesome. However, the heat index is around 112 and quite sunny.

I was wondering if you guys think a sun shade would work with my roof? These black seats can get really hot. Plus I love having the top open but would like some sun protection.

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[Memphis Peej]

Should have googled.....

https://www.spiderwebshade.com/collections/jl-4-door/products/jl4d-power-top?variant=19439036661846

 

[Gregodav]

Should have googled.....

https://www.spiderwebshade.com/collections/jl-4-door/products/jl4d-power-top?variant=19439036661846

I thought you Memphis folk would be used to those sort of heat indexes.
We hit a heat index of 111 degrees on my commute home here in Wichita, Kansas.
I had the doors off and the top down. With 30 to 35 mph cross winds I had to tuck my baseball cap under my leg.
I think the spiderwebshade is my next acquisition.

 

[Memphis Peej]

I thought you Memphis folk would be used to those sort of heat indexes.
We hit a heat index of 111 degrees on my commute home here in Wichita, Kansas.
I had the doors off and the top down. With 30 to 35 mph cross winds I had to tuck my baseball cap under my leg.
I think the spiderwebshade is my next acquisition.

Used to, yes.
Enjoy, hell no.

 

[Buttsy]

I just installed the Alien 2 Piece on our 2020 with the Sky One Touch Roof. Looks great, installed great and can be left on permanently..... So it’s Great! Really knocks down a lot of the wind and noise as opposed to nothing. Highly recommend it they are a Sponsor of the site as well.

 

[jeepscout]

I just installed the Alien 2 Piece on our 2020 with the Sky One Touch Roof. Looks great, installed great and can be left on permanently..... So it’s Great! Really knocks down a lot of the wind and noise as opposed to nothing. Highly recommend it they are a Sponsor of the site as well.

How did you connect the front straps at the windshield?

 

[Midding]

An opposing view; I hate my Alien two piece shade. Maybe I installed them wrong but, nah, they just don’t work for me. At best I can get the shade to sit midway between the top and bottom of the roll bar thus lower the “roof” by several inches - At only six feet tall my head rubs the shade, sucks.

 

[Buttsy]

How did you connect the front straps at the windshield?

They have specific bungee straps for the front. They also supply a plastic tool that assists with threading them around the front bar. Actually not to bad the front clips are a little tricky but once you do the first one you will get the “knack” of it. They do have install videos on their site as well as written instruction cards in the box. I didn’t lack for instruction or video resources.

 

[ekoii]

How did you connect the front straps at the windshield?

Here are a few tips for the Sky One-Touch installation.

First off, the installation video for the normal Jeep is accurate. When I first did my installation, I got a little confused on how and where to pull the bungees through, but the video made it so much clearer. Placing the T-bungees in the proper places (using the windshield bolt locations) is correct and does work with the power top.

What worked best for me, was to make sure the power top is all the way open. When open, its easier to get the bungees placed. With the top open, its also easier to see the slim gap between the power top frame and the top of the windshield.

The installation tool is critical (the white plastic strip that comes with the 2-piece top). There is no need to lower the windshield. The bungees will fit between the power top frame and the top of the windshield. It is tight, but using the installation tool allows for the tool to be threaded between the power top and the top of the windshield. Then, with some muscle, pulling the installation tool, you can pull the bungee through. Once the bungee is through, I attached the plastic clip as directed in the installation instructions and allowed the clip to slide into place. Once the clip is in place, I attached the T-bungee through the grommet, completing the front installation.

I've had the sunshades off, and when doing so, I just leave the t-bungees in place, making it easier to re-install the shades when needed.

The sunshade front (windshield area) is the tightest spot (meaning, the area with the slimmest gap between the power top frame) but with the installation tool, the bungee will pull through.

Hope this helps.

 

[jeepscout]

Here are a few tips for the Sky One-Touch installation.

First off, the installation video for the normal Jeep is accurate. When I first did my installation, I got a little confused on how and where to pull the bungees through, but the video made it so much clearer. Placing the T-bungees in the proper places (using the windshield bolt locations) is correct and does work with the power top.

What worked best for me, was to make sure the power top is all the way open. When open, its easier to get the bungees placed. With the top open, its also easier to see the slim gap between the power top frame and the top of the windshield.

The installation tool is critical (the white plastic strip that comes with the 2-piece top). There is no need to lower the windshield. The bungees will fit between the power top frame and the top of the windshield. It is tight, but using the installation tool allows for the tool to be threaded between the power top and the top of the windshield. Then, with some muscle, pulling the installation tool, you can pull the bungee through. Once the bungee is through, I attached the plastic clip as directed in the installation instructions and allowed the clip to slide into place. Once the clip is in place, I attached the T-bungee through the grommet, completing the front installation.

I've had the sunshades off, and when doing so, I just leave the t-bungees in place, making it easier to re-install the shades when needed.

The sunshade front (windshield area) is the tightest spot (meaning, the area with the slimmest gap between the power top frame) but with the installation tool, the bungee will pull through.

Hope this helps.

This is a fantastic instruction guide. Thank you very much for creating it. I'm on the fence between Alienshade and Spiderwebshade because I wasn't sure about the front bungees. This certainly helps.

 

[Buttsy]

Excellent Writeup on the install all in line with my recent install.

 

[Buttsy]

An opposing view; I hate my Alien two piece shade. Maybe I installed them wrong but, nah, they just don’t work for me. At best I can get the shade to sit midway between the top and bottom of the roll bar thus lower the “roof” by several inches - At only six feet tall my head rubs the shade, sucks.

Fair point and I can absolutely see what you mean. You have a couple of inches on me and in this case that’s not a good thing! LOL

 

[kwtsrq]

Should have googled.....

https://www.spiderwebshade.com/collections/jl-4-door/products/jl4d-power-top?variant=19439036661846

I am curious if you or anyone else has purchased this. I cannot seem to find a review of it anywhere and I’m on the fence about it.

 

[dlevitt1641]

I am curious if you or anyone else has purchased this. I cannot seem to find a review of it anywhere and I’m on the fence about it.

I own the spiderwebshade for the One Touch and love it. It first great and easy install... the front straps are easy and windshield does not have to be touched. I keep mine on all the time whether the roof is open or closed... great buy

 

[Adamoni]

I own the spiderwebshade for the One Touch and love it. It first great and easy install... the front straps are easy and windshield does not have to be touched. I keep mine on all the time whether the roof is open or closed... great buy

Is it possible to leave straps and easily remove tarp and re-install easily?

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