Topless is fun! However…

[ChillyWilly21]

Hello all-
Asking for tips on how to easily push my soft top back up. I’m short and in order to close the soft top I stand on the back bumper and have to push it up that way. Not a fan of standing on the plastic bumper - afraid it might cave. So if this is my only option what kind of back bumper replacement do you all suggest to get that is metal and I don’t feel like I’m damaging the bumper. Thanks!

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[Nokones]

Here are a couple of alternative options to stepping up on the bumper for height challenged Jeep Creeps. These options can easily be stored in a Jeep.

 

[Dgr401]

There are step pads that are available if you have a trailer hitch. The hitches are relatively inexpensive and easy to install.

 

[jeepingib]

Make tall friends.

 

[BillyToronto]

I have this on my 2019 JL Sport 2 door,
it's a rear hitch skidplate, its a step, that can be used as a wheel chock also,
was one of the only things that migrated over from my 2000 TJ.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/body-armor/backbone

Billy

 

[yokramer]

Open the door and stand on the door sill.

 

[Htfan]

I stand on my plastic bumpers on a regular basis to work in the engine compartment or do something on the roof. Never an issue. When messing with the soft top, I step on the rear bumper, rear tires or open the door and step in the door way. Never needed any stool etc.

 

[AndySpill]

Hello all-
Asking for tips on how to easily push my soft top back up. I’m short and in order to close the soft top I stand on the back bumper and have to push it up that way. Not a fan of standing on the plastic bumper - afraid it might cave. So if this is my only option what kind of back bumper replacement do you all suggest to get that is metal and I don’t feel like I’m damaging the bumper. Thanks!

I would advise that you don't spend the money on a new bumper simply for this reason. Instead, get this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ3RL8G?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_49

 

[Jeep Wick]

Hello all-
Asking for tips on how to easily push my soft top back up. I’m short and in order to close the soft top I stand on the back bumper and have to push it up that way. Not a fan of standing on the plastic bumper - afraid it might cave. So if this is my only option what kind of back bumper replacement do you all suggest to get that is metal and I don’t feel like I’m damaging the bumper. Thanks!

There is actually a metal bracket under all that plastic. I wouldn't sweat it. A hitch step is a great idea or just hop up into the rear compartment.

 

[Twisted10]

I stand on my amp steps n im 6’2”

 

[WillysMeow]

I have this on my 2019 JL Sport 2 door,
it's a rear hitch skidplate, its a step, that can be used as a wheel chock also,
was one of the only things that migrated over from my 2000 TJ.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/body-armor/backbone

Billy

Nice idea, but the skidplate part hangs too low and would be like a shovel/rock anchor on trail.

Stand on the plastic bumper they are fine for that, but not great for rock crawling. Open door and stand on sill, stand on tire, small folding stepstool etc.

 

[SlickRicksWilly]

Stand on the bumper it'll be fine.

Unless you just want a metal bumper and this is your excuse. In that case, Yes you will damage the bumper by standing on it and should replace it immediately.

 

[DeeW]

Hello all-
Asking for tips on how to easily push my soft top back up. I’m short and in order to close the soft top I stand on the back bumper and have to push it up that way. Not a fan of standing on the plastic bumper - afraid it might cave. So if this is my only option what kind of back bumper replacement do you all suggest to get that is metal and I don’t feel like I’m damaging the bumper. Thanks!

Get the Bestop Etop! It’s expensive but I love it!! It’s an electric top. Just push a button and it’s up or down in a couple of seconds. No windows to remove or anything. You can do it at a red light if it starts to rain on you. I have! I think it’s worth every penny I spent on it! I ended up trading in that jeep and got extra money for that too on the trade in. How many mods can you say do that? My new jeep has the One Touch top, but I don’t like it much because o was used to the Etop. It was way better and the cloth part was way better quality on the Etop.
like I said, it’s EXPENSIVE! But you’ll love it!!

 

[Prot]

Air down

 

[BDinTX]

Nice idea, but the skidplate part hangs too low and would be like a shovel/rock anchor on trail.

Stand on the plastic bumper they are fine for that, but not great for rock crawling. Open door and stand on sill, stand on tire, small folding stepstool etc.

I like mine, it’s kept me from tagging the bumper or worse, the spare tire dropping off ledges. I’ve also used it as a step and wheel chock a few times.

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