Sunshades

[Punknhed]

have a 2 piece alien on mine. im glad i do, being a redhead has its draw backs.. lol. but with the windows down, top all the way down still get lots of air.

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[MayThe4x4BWU]

I’m revisiting this thread as spring is approaching and wanted to see other members opinions before I purchase one, I’ve read online that some are versatile and can remain installed even when’s your softtop goes back on, or hardtop for that matter which have gaps near the front rail to give access to the freedom panel locks
So here are the ones I’ve seen so far any other suggestions please add to the list
Alien sunshade
Rugged ridge eclipse
J tops USA
Spiderweb shade

I went with Shadeidea front and rears (2 pieces) after seeing a set of them installed on a Wrangler that I test drove at my dealer before ordering. They definitely fit nicely with tops on and had openings to access the freedom panel locks

Haven't installed them yet, because my Jeep arrived when it was already stating to get cold out, but am expecting the same result/fit once it gets warmer out.

Here's a link to them in you want to add them to your list of potentials:

https://www.amazon.com/Shadeidea-Wrangler-Unlimited-piece-Black-Sunshade/dp/B07QQ4V3PB

 

[OldBlue]

I have the separate front and rear Alien Shades on mine and the wife's. The wife is very fair skinned, and her mother developed melanoma later in her life, so we believe that alone is a good enough reason to use the sun shade.

 

[Antonio]

Fully agree. We load up to head to dinner and everybody is like “hey, this shade sucks, I can’t see the sky.” It’s all about evaluating the pro’s and con’s, intended use, etc. In my situation, it made sense to take it off and I have yet to consider putting it back on.

This is true, I only like to have one simply cause when we make beach trips and it’s high 80’s or 90 degrees out and you’re stuck in traffic driving you’ll end up with some nice sunburn on your head ? that could probably be seen from the Chinese ?️‍ ? ?? I’m just looking for something decent to buy that works but nothing fancy or expensive cause it won’t be getting daily usage just on occasion that it’s needed

 

[AZ Hella]

I have a Spiderweb shade . . . . packed away in a storage tote on a shelf in my garage. I have a soft top and quickly realized the benefit of a shade during peak sun hours did not outweigh what I lost in terms of late afternoon and evening “open air” experience. I’d rather just roll in safari mode midday and drop the top for afternoon and evenings. Nothing against the shade, but I did not like having 80% of a top 100% of the time.

Exactly my situation. I removed my Spiderweb shade last year so I could have the full experience. I use a wide brim hat now.

 

[Boosted_Rubi]

I had the alienshade and switched to @SPIDERWEBSHADE The mounting style of the Spiderwebshade adds about an inch of head space compared to the alienshade. Both are high quality, but the Spiderwebshade was the better option for me. It also works with my oasis trail cover installed.

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

We went with the JTops shade - the black one looks good on my Gator JT and the blue one is a perfect match for my wife's Hydro Blue JLU. They fit under the Freedom Tops so there's no need to remove them to put the top on.

 

[J.Ferreira]

Fully agree. We load up to head to dinner and everybody is like “hey, this shade sucks, I can’t see the sky.” It’s all about evaluating the pro’s and con’s, intended use, etc. In my situation, it made sense to take it off and I have yet to consider putting it back on.

Update for ya, I took it out. I've had one too many nice days recently where I just wanted to flip the sunrider back but not go full topless and thennnn, it's like it didn't even matter.
So for now, it's removed.
I'm keeping it, because who knows, I may get one too many topless days sitting in Denver's I-25 traffic and realize I want it back in.

 

[FLAirgunner]

We have a Hydro Blue 2 door Sport S with Hard Top on order and are looking for a sun shade to just cover the front passenger area. We'd like one that matches the Hydro Blue color, has the best attachment method that prevents buffeting at highway speeds and can be left on when installing or removing the Freedom Tops. Does such an animal exist?

It seems most use the bungy cords to attach to the roll bar. Years ago, when we had our JK, I thought there was one that attached the front edge of the shade to the windshield or front of the rollbar without the use of bungy cords so the leading edge did not buffet in the wind. Do these still exist?

 

[Alan_Hepburn]

We went with the JTOPS shade for my wife's 2022 JLU in Hydro Blue - their Royal Blue fabric is a real close match and it looks great. It attaches to the windshield frame with a magnetic strip that is placed into the channel at the top of the windshield frame - when you put the Freedom Panels back on that magnetic strip is pulled back and folded over. The rest of it attaches to the roll bar via straps with buckles. THey're not cheap, but look great and perform well.

 

[gl420]

Thank you to everyone who mentioned it not feeling like you have the roof open with a sunshade installed. This was very helpful information and definitely a concern I had as I was about to order one and didn't want to regret it.
I think I'll be just fine keeping a hat in the Jeep.

 

[m.cami]

Thank you to everyone who mentioned it not feeling like you have the roof open with a sunshade installed. This was very helpful information and definitely a concern I had as I was about to order one and didn't want to regret it.
I think I'll be just fine keeping a hat in the Jeep.

I installed a two piece Shadeidea this weekend. I choose white so it's still quite bright, yet still provides shade for me. The company claims the screen blocks UV

 

[J.Ferreira]

We have a Hydro Blue 2 door Sport S with Hard Top on order and are looking for a sun shade to just cover the front passenger area. We'd like one that matches the Hydro Blue color, has the best attachment method that prevents buffeting at highway speeds and can be left on when installing or removing the Freedom Tops. Does such an animal exist?

It seems most use the bungy cords to attach to the roll bar. Years ago, when we had our JK, I thought there was one that attached the front edge of the shade to the windshield or front of the rollbar without the use of bungy cords so the leading edge did not buffet in the wind. Do these still exist?

I can tell you for certain that the alien sunshade, which uses bungees does not buffet in the wind. That thing is fucking TIGHT.
Also I have the blue one by them. It was only on for a few months, but it had its fair share of 80mph drives and never flinched.
If you want to trial one I can send you mine. Just gotta pay the shipping for a USPS priority mail box. “If it fits it ships.” Usually like $10

 

[FLAirgunner]

I can tell you for certain that the alien sunshade, which uses bungees does not buffet in the wind. That thing is fucking TIGHT.
Also I have the blue one by them. It was only on for a few months, but it had its fair share of 80mph drives and never flinched.
If you want to trial one I can send you mine. Just gotta pay the shipping for a USPS priority mail box. “If it fits it ships.” Usually like $10

That is a very generous offer! Our Jeep was just ordered last week, so we won’t have it for 8-12 weeks (maybe)! I’ll shoot you a PM when I get home and can get on my computer.

 

[J.Ferreira]

That is a very generous offer! Our Jeep was just ordered last week, so we won’t have it for 8-12 weeks (maybe)! I’ll shoot you a PM when I get home and can get on my computer.

I can tell you if I was in Florida I probably wouldn’t be getting rid of it ?

Just been trying to get it to a good home. ??

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