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Soft top for '75 CJ5

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Conan, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. Jul 19, 2010
    Conan

    Conan New Member

    Montgomery, Alabama
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    I'm going to buy a soft top for my Jeep. I'd like the benefit of everyone's experience with regard to what you consider the best make, model, and source if I can. It may be helpful to know I'm going to be driving my Jeep through the entire brutal Wisconsin winter.

    Even if someone has expressed the same opinion as you, please give me your input anyway; I'd consider a number of similar recommendations (for or against) as adding to the weight of opinions.

    I really appreciate the guidance.
     
  2. Jul 19, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm on my second Bestop Supertop and I love them. My Dad and Brother both run them as well. As far as winter, I usually brush the snow off when it gets 8 or 12 inches deep, and it holds up fine. My first one lasted 12 years, although my Jeep does park inside here at home. It is my daily driver.
     
  3. Jul 20, 2010
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I'm a Kayline man, but they are kaput, no longer made.
    I never liked Bestop from the gitgo,(bows and rods) but Patrick and family have had good experiences.
    They might be the only game in town now as well.
    go with what Patrick says.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2010
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Putting the pressure on me huh?

    :)
     
  5. Jul 20, 2010
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    your experiences speak for themselves
    can anybody else top those ?
    just saying your family has extensive experience with the product under severe conditions
     
  6. Jul 20, 2010
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    I put a Bestop tiger top on my 75, Good top. Only thing I dont care for are the windows on the doors. Needs the 2 piece door.
     
  7. Jul 20, 2010
    barely3

    barely3 Spending my retirement

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    I have a bestop and love it.
     
  8. Jul 20, 2010
    dvader

    dvader Member

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    I too liked the original Kayline, but it is no longer available. Spend the extra money for the Bestop Supertop. Tiger top is Ok, but the Supertop is far better.
     
  9. Jul 20, 2010
    '74Renegade

    '74Renegade Active Member

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    I've had my Supertop for 15 years. The original style top I had doesn't compare to the supertop with the welded seams, 2 piece doors and zip out windows.
     
  10. Jul 20, 2010
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Count me as a fan of the Supertop as well. Mine's 10 years old & has held up well. I love the versatility-you can run with the back & sides off & have a safari top. Want 1/2 doors? You got 'em! And they work with the top on or off.
     
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