Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Bestop 52450-35 Black Diamond Jeep Wrangler 4 Door Hard Top Sunrider

Bestop's new and unique Sunrider for Hardtop let's you replace those bulky Wrangler JK Freedom Panels with versatile year-round flexibility. Folding design lets you flip the panel back for an open-sky ride, or simply pull it forward, latch it up for protection from the elements. Includes assembled folding frame with fabric, and custom door rails for quick, bolt-on installation. Removes quickly if desired. Available in our gorgeous black acrylic fabric or OEM quality black diamond sailcloth fabric.

Overall I really like the look of the product but I have a couple concerns. The seal does not fit properly. There are two bulges in the seal and they will simply not stay down no matter what i do. Bestop says each year jeep used different seals and their product can't work perfectly with all of them. I would prefer to see the list of model years from bestop that this top fits perfectly. I could then make a better buying decision. The top also had a couple thread pulls on the top where the fabric was stitched. It is not a big deal but for the price of this top I expect better.

Installation Jeep Wrangler 4 door hard top was painful. It is not difficult or impossible, just painful. The videos are a real laugh. Everything aligns perfectly first time and screws right in. In my case nothing aligned up easily and everything had to be pulled pushed or squeezed to make it work. As for the numerous review comments concerning short flanged screws, I too initially had this same problem but found an easy solution.

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With the two knobs loosely installed on the rails, I raised the Jeep Wrangler hard top deck assembly and moved it towards the front just like you would close it and the weight shift to the front of the supports instead of all the weight resting on the back aligned the holes perfectly and they screwed right in without a problem. No need for longer screws.

The bottom line question is would i buy it again. I am undecided at this point. It looks good and did eventually assemble okay but the potential water leaks with the seal bulges are going to be a real issue. I will probably let it sit out in the rain or get out the waterhose before i make the final decision on it. It is also probably just too much trouble to take off to return anyway. This top is a great idea and Jeep should have made it an option as part of a Jeep Wrangler hard top and sof top.