Noise has never been an issue for me. Slightly more wind/road noise than with hard top + headliner, but really not that much. I still use phone on speaker (when the top Is closed).
Yes, favorite mod for me. I have the twill and it look as good as the first year. Still is taut as well. I take it off in winter and put panels + roof rack back on. Just have to remember where the screws go, so I take pics as I go.
Also realized I can just put the roof rack on over the Skyrider...
would love to know as well. the only drawback of Skyrider summer fun is losing the hauling capacity, which of course is when I'm camping and hauling things.
I run KO2 285/65R17 with no lift and crash bars still in. No rub and room for mudflaps. (Offset of the wheel makes a difference — I'm on Method 703s +35.) The 285/65s are taller (34ish) and narrower than the 285/70R17 (33ish). Been super happy with them, and they do great in snow, which is why I...
@Bestop_Team Winter is coming! I'm in Minnesota, and though it was in the 80s days ago, it could snow next week. Time to take the Skyrider off and put the hard panels back on so we can hit the carwash. Would REALLY love an "uninstall" video, or the very least a PDF of instructions. I can...
@Mabett I know you are working on the hitch receiver + wiring harness. Is this something you hope to have this summer, or would it be further out? I'd prefer to buy from you if I can, but will need to add hitch soon.