Friday, August 21, 2015

Smittybilt Replacement Soft Top


There is no getting away from the fact that if you have a soft top on your Jeep, it will wear out one day.  For that reason, Smittybilt makes their soft tops that are quite durable and meant to replace your worn out Jeep soft top.  The replacement tops that Smittybilt makes are vehicle specific.  This means that they are custom made to fit your specific Jeep.  All you need to do when you get the new one is attach the fabric to your frame and the hardware that was installed by the factory and voila!  New top!  Now you can be uber comfortable as you drive even when you are in the snow or rain.  The Smittybilt Replacement Soft Top fits right over your framework and the hardware that the factory installed.  Smittybilt has been around since the mid – 50s and are coming up on having 60 years in the industry.  They set and then uphold the utmost in terms of quality standards so you can be confident that when you get Smittybilt products, you get toughness and reliability.

Features at a Glance

  • Smittybilt makes their replacement Jeep soft tops with pride right here in the USA
  • These tops come to you complete with a warranty that is good for a full 3 years
  • The seams in this top have been heat sealed as well as double stitched with a type of thread known as wick stop.  This thread is a heavy 135 gauge wax coated thread and it assists in the prevention of leaks as well as in the fight against mold and mildew.  There is not another soft top manufacturer in the world that uses the wick stop thread that is as high a quality as the one used by Smittybilt.
  • You can get this top in a variety of colors that were inspired by the Jeep colors
  • Materials used in the making of this top are quite durable which means that the performance of the top is superior to competitors
  • The fabric is a marine grade and it has been coated in vinyl.  It has multiple layers
  • The fabric is resistant to fading as well as stretching and it is OE style
  • Rest assured that this fabric is just as tough as the fabric in your factory original top
  • For those who are not experienced in changing tops, Smittybilt has a video on YouTube that shows you how to do it
  • The bow assembly for the soft top is not included with your purchase of this top
  • You will need to retain and reuse your original bow assembly
  • The zippers in this top are all self – correcting which allows for them to run more smoothly and last longer
  • The side windows are able to be completely zipped out

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Smittybilt Premium Replacement Soft Top


After giving your Jeep Soft top a few years of rough use, it will wear out…there is no getting around it.  For this reason, Smittybilt created this durable Premium Replacement Soft Top that is the ideal way to quickly and easily replace your old one.

The replacement soft tops that are made by Smittybilt have been custom designed for your specific Jeep.  They are made from an OE style fabric that is marine grade, resistant to fading and coated in vinyl.  These tops are just as tough as your original top and they give you a fit that is perfect.  All you need to do is to attach the top to the frame and the hardware that was installed by the factory and you can be on your way again.

Oh, and this top does come with the essentials.  There are windows for the rear and the sides that zip out and they have been tinted to a DOT approve 31%.  The seams have been heat sealed too so that no moisture will be able to penetrate them.  These tops come in a variety of factory colors.

This is a full features replacement top and it has been designed to be a factory replacement.  The fabric that is used is resistant to stretching and fading.  The stitch holes have been sealed with wick stop thread.  This is important because there is not another manufacturer in the business who uses thread of this quality.  When you need more ventilation in the cab of your Jeep, simply zip the side windows and the rear window out and you get all of the ventilation you need.

Features at a Glance

  • Smittybilt makes their Premium Replacement Soft Tops with pride right here in the USA
  • These soft top replacements do come to you complete with a warranty that is good for a full 3 years
  • With these tops you will get a precision fit that is tight
  • The zippers on the side windows and the rear window are heavy duty, self – correcting and easy to operate
  • All of the seams in this top have been heat sealed as well as double stitched so that they will be resistant leaks
  • The thread that is used is a marine grade 135 gauge thread that has been coated in wax so that it will be resistant to mildew and mold
  • The windows are 30 mil and have been tinted to a DOT approved 31%
  • You can get this top in your choice of factory colors
  • It is easy to install and just fits right over your frame and uses the existing factory hardware
  • This is the quickest and easiest way to replace your worn out soft top

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Replacing Your Jeep Soft Top


Drivers of Jeep Wranglers are a proud part of the off road culture.  However, after time, even the best soft tops can begin to look worn, get tattered and ragged.  When this happens, it is time to find a replacement soft top.  There are many companies that make these soft tops and there are many styles that are available.  You will have options in materials, colors, windows and more.  With all of the options that are available you will be sure to find a top that suits your Jeep as well as your personal style. 

As far as replacing the soft top goes, that is something that will differ depending on the type of soft top that you choose.  For now though, let’s talk about the newest soft top from Bestop.

Trektop Pro

This is an innovative new soft top and there is not another like it on the market.  With this top, you get the sunroof feature that is so popular among soft top users but you also get the convenience of having a rear window that is hinged.  It has easy to remove side panels as well as a glass window that has sliding action.

This is a soft top that gives you all of the versatility of a soft top but combines that versatility with all of the convenience that a hard top offers you.  It is a hybrid top that integrates a glass rear hatch with a soft top that is zipper free.

Features at a Glance

  • This top is made by Bestop with pride right here in the USA
  • The Trektop Pro comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for a lifetime
  • The fabric of this top is black acrylic and there are three layers to it.  It has a weight of 30 oz. and gives you a wrinkle free appearance as well as being durable
  • This top comes to you complete with all of the hardware that you will need in order to complete the installation properly and safely as well as the door surrounds and the module for the rear arch, the windows for the sides and the glass hatch for the rear that has an integrated connection for a rear defroster
  • This top is making waves in the industry as being the first one that offers you a glass hatch in the rear for accessibility to the cargo area of your Jeep using an operation that can be completed with only one hand
  • Also featured with this top is the panel that you can flip back that allows for you to have the feel of driving in the open air
  • This top is around 50 pounds lighter than a traditional hard top.  That can translate into fuel savings.




Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Smittybilt Premium Replacement Soft Top in Black Diamond


You know that at some point in the life of your Jeep, if you have a soft top, it wears out.  For this very reason, Smittybilt makes their Premium Replacement Soft Top.  This top will allow for you to replace your worn out, ragged and tattered fabric quickly and easily.  These replacement tops have been custom made to fit your specific Jeep.  Simply attach the fabric if the top to the frame of your Jeep and to the hardware that was installed by the factory and you can be back on the trails in no time!  You will be able to drive comfortably with your new top even in the snow and rain!  This tops is convenient in that it fits right over the factory installed frame and allows for the reuse of the hardware that was originally installed by the factory too!  Smittybilt has been in business for nearly 60 years now and they set the standard when it comes to well – made, high quality Jeep parts and accessories.  That is why, when you buy Smittybilt products, you can rest assured that they will be both tough and reliable.

Features at a Glance

  • Smittybilt makes their Premium Replacement Soft Top with pride right here in the USA
  • This replacement soft top comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for a full 3 years
  • It also comes with windows in the rear and the side that have been tinted to a DOT approved 31%
  • This top gives you a fit that is both tight and accurate
  • Smittybilt built this top so that it would be easy to install and requires the use of only small hand tools
  • The rear window and the side windows have been tinted so as to keep the interior of our Jeep a bit cooler
  •  The side windows and the rear window zip completely out
  • The zippers on the windows are of the self – correcting type.  This allows them to work smoothly and last longer
  • This top needs to be used with your existing bow assembly as it does not come with one
  • All of the seams are heat sealed and double stitched
  • The thread that is used in the seams is called wick stop thread.  This thread is a heavy 135 gauge and coated in wax
  • This top is available in a variety of factory colors
  • The materials used in this top are durable
  • The performance that you will get from this top is superior to that of competitors
  • The fabric used in this top is marine grade and it has been coated in vinyl.  There are multiple layers
  • The fabric is resistant to stretching and fading

Monday, August 17, 2015

Smittybilt Bowless Combo Top with Tinted Windows


If you have a Jeep and your soft top is worn out or even torn, you can replace it with one of the best factory style replacement tops on the market.  This top is made by Smittybilt from an OE style fabric that is durable, coated in vinyl and marine grade.  All of the seams have been heat sealed to make them resistant to leaking.  The top quality windows have been tinted to a DOT approved 31% and these windows can be zipped out using the heavy duty zippers that are self – correcting.  This top also comes with a pair of upper door skin replacements.  This top is available in a variety of factory colors ad it comes with detailed instructions for installation.

Features at a Glance

  • Smittybilt makes this Bowless Combo Top with tinted windows with pride right here in the USA
  • This top comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for a full year
  • The fabric of this top is a durable marine grade OEM fabric that has been coated in vinyl.  It is resistant to stretching and fading
  • All of the seams in this top have been heat sealed to prevent any sort of leaking
  • The type of thread that was used to seal the stitching holes is called wick stop
  • The top quality windows have been tinted to a DOT approved 31%
  • The rear window and the side windows can all be removed for when you want extra ventilation
  • The zippers on the windows are self – correcting which means that they will give you a smoother operation for a longer period of time
  • The Bowless Combo Top does come to you complete with a pair of upper door skin replacements
  • This top has been designed in such a way that it is easy to install on the framework for your factory installed soft top
  • Get this top in denim spice, denim gray or black denim
  • This top does comes to you complete with everything that you will need in order to complete the installation safely and properly.  This does include complete, highly detailed and easy to read step by step instructions for installation

When it is time to replace your soft top, you can get one that is just like your factory original top.  Smittybilt makes these tops with OE style material that has been coated in vinyl and is marine grade so that it will have the durability to last.  There is also the Smittybilt attention to detail that needs to be considered.  All of the seams have been double stitched and then heat sealed.  This top is full of features that every Jeeper will need.


Sunday, August 16, 2015

Jeep Soft Top Review: Rugged Ridge Exo Top


The Exo Top that is made by Rugged Ridge is a design that is new and innovative.  It combines the ability to drive with the top down with the convenience of having a roof rack, which in turn takes the function, convenience and style to an entirely new level.  Now Jeepers will have the ability to remove, raise or lower the soft top on their Jeep easily while not needing to unload any of their gear that might be stored in the roof rack. 

By having a soft top and a roof rack that are combined, this top allows for its owners to use their Jeep to its total potential for things like off road driving, camping or any other hobby that they might have.  This top also features a retractable function called the Sun Slider.  This allows for the top to be slid back simply by releasing a pair of latches which creates an open air feel for Jeepers while not having to deal with the hassle of getting out of the Jeep.  The roof rack has a capacity for 300 lbs. of cargo and the externally suspended design of the soft top fastens by using an entire series of straps made from Velcro along the bars on the outside of the roof rack.  The Velcro applies a pulling force that assists in both shaping and tightening the top.  This top is available for 2 door and 4 door Jeeps and the design is patent pending.  Installation is simple and requires no cutting, drilling or welding.  Simply bolt in on and you are ready to go.

Features at a Glance

  • Rugged Ridge makes the new Exo Top with pride right here in the USA
  • This top comes to you complete with a limited warranty that is good for a full five years
  • This is an externally suspended soft top that is complete with a roof rack that has been integrated into the design
  • The retractable Sn Slider roof allows for you to retract the roof while still inside the cab
  • Remove, raise or lower your soft top while not needing to remove the cargo or cargo rack
  • The multi – position configurations for this top are ones that are not available with any other soft top on the market
  • The styling of this top is aggressively unique
  • The cargo rack on this top has a load capacity of 300 lbs.
  • This top is easy to use
  • Installation is simple and requires no drilling, cutting or welding.  Bolt the top on to your Jeep and you are ready to hit the trails
  • Be the envy of the road and the trails with the new Exo Top by Rugged Ridge


Saturday, August 15, 2015

Rampage Factory Replacement Soft Top with Tinted Windows


There comes a time in every Jeeper’s life when you will need to upgrade or replace your worn out Jeep softtop.  When that time comes, be prepared with the Complete Replacement soft top that is made by Rampage.  This kit is custom made for your specific Jeep and it comes with everything that you will need in order to fully replace your old top as well as the hardware.  This top is protective as well as stylish and it has been made to give you good looks for years to come. 

You can get this top in your choice of fabrics.  Choose from diamond textured or denim.  You also have a choice when it comes to color.  You can get it in white, tan or black.  This top is assembled with a type of thread known as wick stop and all of the seals are weather tight.  The top is resistant to fading and the rain will be kept out too.  This top is easy to fold up or down and it features zippers on the door flaps and top that are self – correcting to prevent snags. 

This top comes to you in a kit that includes the hardware necessary for installation, windows, doors, the complete frame and the fabric for the top itself.  Just bolt it on o the mounting points that were installed by the factory and you are ready to go.  This top also comes with a warranty.

Features at a Glance

  • Rampage makes the Factory Replacement Soft Top with Tinted Windows with pride right here in the USA
  • This top comes to you complete with a warranty that is good for a full 2 years
  • Easy installation doesn’t require any cutting, drilling or welding.  Just bolt it on and hit the road
  • These tops are vehicle specific which means that they are custom made for your specific Jeep
  • This is an OEM direct fit part
  • The kit comes to you with all of the hardware that is necessary for a safe and proper installation as well as the windows and doors, the complete frame and the fabric
  • The thread used in this top is called wick stop and it is resistant to fading
  • The zippers that you will find on this top are self – correcting
  • All of the seals are weather tight
  • The denim fabric is available in gray, black, white or tan
  • The diamond texture fabric is available in gray or black
  • The windows are tinted to a DOT approved 31%
  • This top installs at the locations that were provided by the factory
  • The windows on the side and on the rear are able to be zipped out