Can’t attest to the bronco version, but the version on my gladiator is great. No more noise than when I have the hard panels on. Maybe they haven’t got the bronco fitment nailed down yet?
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@Bestop_Team Any input on this wind noise with the Sunrider? I have a brand new one sitting in the box and I'm interested in understanding the issue.
Hi there!@Bestop_Team Any input on this wind noise with the Sunrider? I have a brand new one sitting in the box and I'm interested in understanding the issue.
Thank you, @Bestop_Team Appreciate you responding and committing to resolve any issues. Sounds like it's time to open up that big box.Hi there!
You should not experience much wind noise. A soft top, in general, will be louder but if you have issues with your top please call us 800-845-3567 or send us an email at [email protected] and we can get this issue resolved.
- Eryn@Bestop
Any further update beyond what you did here? Did @Bestop_Team contact you to assist?Update:
I adjusted the assembly rearward using the mounting bolts, and it made it tolerable, this got me thinking. The latch rotates down and rearward to secure. I adjusted the striker forward using the two bolts and that made it feel more solid upon latching. Striker mount bolts in red, the trim doesn't have to be removed, but it does make it easier, the clips to squeeze are circled in green. I loosened it enough that I could tap it with the ratchet to get it to move. Bolts are IP50 which comes in the Bronco tool kit.
I'm going to mess with the seal some to see if I can make it quieter, but it's much better.
Nope, that was the solution, no CS needed.Any further update beyond what you did here? Did @Bestop_Team contact you to assist?
Update, I think it just doesn't clamp down enough comparing the factory soft top (1st pic) to the sunrider (2nd). The secondary seal on the inside barely contacts the top.
Moving the strikers closed that small gap in the front of the top? I just installed mine and I’m dealing with wind noise enteringNope, that was the solution, no CS needed.
Two things helped:Moving the strikers closed that small gap in the front of the top? I just installed mine and I’m dealing with wind noise entering
Only the driver side? Passenger side did not need adjusting?Two things helped:
1st: I pushed the entire assembly rearward as much as possible when tightening the mount bolts.
2nd: I moved the driver's side windshield header striker forward 1/8-1/4 inch. Your results may vary as there is significant space to move them around. Ultimately, the latch wasn't retracting the way it should, that's when I realized the striker was mispositioned relative to the soft top.
Yes, in my case it was just the driver side. The way the Bestop latch is designed it gets tighter when you move the striker horizontally away from the latchOnly the driver side? Passenger side did not need adjusting?
Thank you for the reply! I’ll try when I get a chance today. So the results did close that slight gap in the front where it meets the windshield?