My previous Jeep was a hard top which I rarely took off so I decided to try the power top with my new one. It works great for me especially with living in an apartment complex. One button and you can open and close. Love it!!
Dual tops is the ideal option imo. We live in western NY where winter is long and cold- hard top with headliners is perfect. From Spring through Fall soft top goes on- allows so much more topless use since you dont have to have 100% rain free forecast for the whole day. We bought our JL with only the color matched hard top, and ended buying the soft top later for this reason.
Flip flops are Rick Péwé nod for being an early adopter and modifier of wranglers! And from behind the JL has a camera in the middle of the spare tire mount.
I have the retractable top Rubicon. 15 seconds and you're open air, you don't even have to stop the Jeep. You can still pop out the back windows and doors just the the other two tops. I'm open air every single day. On back roads, open the top. Merge in the interstate, close the top. And you can remove the retractable top, but the dealer has to do it for you.
The only thing I have against that top is that once the warranty runs out if that thing ever breaks it's going to be an EXPENSIVE fix. Other than that I love the concept of it.
@@storminmoorman7444 Not so much as faith in their products as it is that anything that is a moving part, especially electrically driven parts, is going to be prone to failure given time. Lol :p
Stormin' Moorman I’m with Turtle, the thought of my roof being out of service and missing good Jeep time is enough for me to pass on that top. Plus I want the look in the back and that top doesn’t come off and it looks a little silly with the windows off. Maybe just different since I’m not used to seeing that type of “naked jeep”
power top is best option ive owned wranglers for over 25 years & forecast is never correct- --- RAIN sucks---- power top bestest idea ever! nothing worse than taking top off and then dark clouds move in 10 mins later!!!
🇨🇦Thank you for the video! I learned about two additional Easter eggs (drink holder in the back and the Jl (Morse code). I read various comments about the different tops, I personally have checked the soft top and hard top box when I purchased my 2019 Rubicon. In the end, to each their own. I want to say “kudos to Jeep” for offering three different top options! No other manufacturer can make this claim. 👍 🇨🇦
I have the one button push and live in New York and I love the simplicity winter or summer. Thats my choice to handle the impulsive need to go skyview.
OMG thanks so much for showing me EVERYTHING THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW you explained so well what kind of generation of the Jeep someone might have and what ways to definitely tell how. You even went on a test drive when everything was removed which I loved as well. You even went into depth about wether to purchase the hardtop or soft top and when you can switch it out I loved that a lot. Plus you reversed basically everything that you did to get all the parts back on which is pretty simple especially since Jeep gave instructions on how to do so or just by watching other people that have owned Jeep’s before so that’s great. But yea dude i love this video a lot because when I do the same thing to mine I’ll watch your video to do it but for the most part it is pretty straight forward on how to get the job done especially on a beautiful summer day. I actually plan on getting a 2021 Jeep Wrangler unlimited high altitude it’s a 4 by 4 for my bday which passed but it’s still coming lol. But yea man I definitely loved this video there is no video that I ever seen that literally had everything I need to know in it. You did a great job and I couldn’t thank you any more. 👍🏾
I've driven a Jeep TJ in New England for the last decade, sold my hardtop in year three and havent looked back. Soft top is louder but so more accessible. I did have to replace it last year so 9 years of life from the factory and it was like 450 bucks for a replacement. NBD.
Great video Stephen! My JLR will soon be naked in Colorado and appreciate the tutorial on getting the door wiring disconnected. For removing the roof I used a 20% off Harbor Freight coupon for an electric hoist. Mounted it to the ceiling rafters in our garage and presto! A place to keep the roof stored and can remove single handily. I also hang the doors using padded bicycle hooks on the wall. Everything up off the floor and plenty of room to park.
I've had both hard top and soft top and soft is the only one I buy now. It sucks having to store the hard top and removing it and putting it back on is a pain if you're alone. Plus, you can't put it on if there's a sudden storm and you're out and about. The only down side to a soft top is it leaks after time, but that's fixed with duct tape on the inside for a few years until I feel like buying a new top.
That's the interesting part about Jeep lovers. They put up with the flaws and call it perfect. lol IF I were to ever fall into this .. insanity I would go with soft top for the exact reason you listed here. Because I have done the hard top canopy thing on trucks and while the shell is great on, it is a pain in the tail taking it off alone. (done it alone, it is do-able but a pain) And storage is a pain. Rag tops are flawed, but easy to cope with and probably really worth the flaws for the convenience.
Good morning, Roman can tell ya about meeting Mr. Flip-Flops on the Rubicon. Still prefer soft top, more protection from the elements & theft with hardtop ... however, ease of use & storage of soft top outweighs hardtop
Totally worth purchasing a battery powered screw gun with quick release. The torx bits that come with your Jeep fit perfectly and it takes about 3 minutes too unscrew and remove your hard top. I use the dewalt 12 volt 1/4 inch, but any brand will work just fine.
Thanks Steven we have a JK with both tops and my wife was saying we should get a new JL with the power top... for the hours work twice a year swapping the tops I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Good video, living in Northern New England I want a soft top but the hard top with rear wiper and defrost for the snowy winter makes more sense. But my gut says soft top in summer. Maybe a video explaining how to install an OEM soft-top or aftermarket soft-top after you take off the hardtop. Thanks.
I have a 2018 JL Rubicon hardtop. There’s a problem with the rear window defroster in these wranglers. The little buds that powers the defroster grid ( one on each side ) came off. Jeep repaired it but not very good, the window must have overheated and blew out while I had it open and standing under it and I was showered with broken glass that caused me to get stitches in my hand. I highly recommend getting the soft top, and I’m putting my own soft top on very soon.
I love Jeeps but I wish that Pentastar V-6 had more HP and Torque, mostly Torque !! I think this new FCA 3.0L Diesel with 260 HP and 442 Lb/Ft of Torque is well worth waiting for ! FCA learned a lot about these previous 3.0L Diesel engines and their weak points in the previous releases in multiple vehicles across the FCA line-up and I think this NEW engine will give Jeep enthusiasts a nice new option !! This 3.0L Diesel will be the perfect fit for Off Roading !! 442 Lb/Ft is a huge jump up from current engine options ...Nice one FCA !!!
I have the hard top and have the bestop sunrider for the hard top. So I don't use the freedom panels anymore. When summer gets here I put my factory premium soft top on , and store the hard top standing up on a cart.
I live in ohio. I just bought a 2021 JLU sport convertible top. Not my DD. It was a lease return. It came with rubicon wheels. I noticed on here and mine the rubicon wheels don't come locking wheel nuts. I bought some for mine. I am sure they can be defeated if you wanted to.
I only remove the front panels from my JL(it feels topless) I think some people love to play with their Jeeps so all this work to remove top & doors is fun for them, like this guy, he is having fun! Others buy those after market electric ones so the back side can easily be lifted up. Sadly,the retractable top is not for 2 doors Wranglers & I'm wondering how much noise those get in the freeway. Well, Jeep Wranglers are big toys for many of us. No doors, No tops, No front panels, No Problem! lol
My Jeep has as many look options as I do... I have a hard top, soft top, bikini top and sun shades... not to mention no top. We have lots of different weather here in Texas so I use them all. While the retracting option sounds nice, I hated hearing that you can’t take it off yourself so I’d go with a hardtop again.
Have a JK, but I put on my hard top during the winter, and soft top in the summer. Makes it easier to go covered just in case of inclement weather. My 2 cents...
The Bronco has the Jeep beat on not having that big bar running through the center of the cabin up top. To be honest, while driving with that on when I did a test drive, it felt no different than my open panoramic sunroof on my ford expedition. It only slightly enhances things for the backseat passengers (with the Jeep top off). I feel like the Bronco would be a much more fun space for the family than a Jeep due to that design.
I got a 2 door jk with a soft top and I love it. Every time I go off roading I end up going topless. I bought a bag from right line that allows me to roll up my windows and store them in the long cylinder bag. ( my soft top is kinda beat up a bit so I don't mind rolling it up so it might be a little torturous to roll up a new soft top). The bag sits right on top of the folded soft top. It works out great. I live in California so it's sunny year around. So if you in a state that actually has seasons I wouldn't recommend the soft top. I am also worried about theft but every car is a broken window away from the same situation
I have a 2 door JK with a soft top too. These are called real Jeeps unlike these 4 door limos with hard tops. Can't stand these fake jeeps. Rolling piles of shit littering the world.
Perhaps TFL Offroad ought to do a review of this one product for the Wrangler's 3-piece hardtop called the "Top Lift Pro." Enables single-handed removal of that back piece.
It looks like they relocated the side view mirrors so when it swings completely open it won’t hit and make a dent on the hood cowl. That was a design flaw in the previous gen. I still don’t know why they just don’t place the mirrors on the body rather than the doors.
I was thinking to buy one but I heard is much more wind noise when you drive... the JL two front panels are easier and lighter to be removed than the ones from the JK. So I’m good!
Why around the top frame when you have the freedom top off did they get rid of the rounded padded roll cage with pair cord handles it doesn’t look as clean and the handles gave it more of a rugged look
Unless you live in an area pretty much devoid of rain,I wouldn’t bother taking the top fully off.Yes,it is a hassle,and yes,you need another person,unless you have a hoist set up.The sky touch roof is the only alternative,albeit an expensive one.
You missed the fact that with the power soft top you can remove the rear windows and still go doorless or half doors for an open top and open middle section
The back window has to stay in. It looks stupid with the side windows out and the back window in. Get the factory soft top. You can go completely topless.
“I quit!.. tired of helping him... you never gonna move..” lol I think you should include him on your videos. He and you might just be more entertaining dad-and-son duo than Roman and Tommy... 🤔😄👍🏽
Carlo Santin Yes it does. It folds back to about the same position, just a little farther back. About halfway above the rear seats. It’s really nice if you just want to fold it back (takes about 30 seconds) and just hit the road.
The doors were much easier to take off on my JK. Didn’t have to deal with taking trim and the door struts off. 2 bolts, undo the harness (which was much smaller), unhook it, and they came off
@@KrisMorrison I had the Sport S with crank windows, one door on my 2dr, felt about as much as two doors off my JL. I found a HUGE difference. To each their own :-)
One thing not mentioned is how the JL doors are easier to put back on because now the threaded bolts that go into the hinges are two different lengths.
I'd still get the power soft top cuz I don't wanna get caught with my pants down if the weather goes south and I need to close the top in a moment's notice.
@@chrishunt5291 how much easier is the JL soft top compared to the JK soft top? Cuz the soft top I had on my JK was such a PITA that I never put the top down and I ended up getting a hard top.
@@CaptainRudy4021 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GdiyyCAEa8o.html flip both latches from inside and throw it back. Then push it all the way back, you can do that just being on one side of the jeep.
