I was worried about that when I bought it but I have had no issues. its a tight fit to install the hardware between th top and the roll bars but its possible. Again the 4 door may be different.
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It is my impression that the main problem on the 4door is the clearance between the roll bar and the top. But given the explicit disclaimer that it is not compatible with a hard top I took it off the list, particularly since they, understandably, will not accept returns on products when an attempt to mount has been made.
After watching way too many YouTube videos and top-down pictures I decided, reluctantly, to spring for the Jtops. Like most premium products the price/features raio is too high (i.e. you pay too much for marginal improvement in performance) but given my search parameters it felt like I had no choice but to swallow the bitter pill.
It’s a “cry once” purchase compared to other options, but after a few drives… tears dry and mind is on next purchase.
Have shelter green accented in red… so got the BRaptor Red Top. Nicely done top, mesh is red and all trim black.
After several drives, humidity, sitting under roof while Bronco Sun heat bakes several days. The Bimini top still tight as a drum and Velcro hasn’t slipped holding top under tension
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When installing the velcro, do you you need to run it down the rail in the back to account for the top overlapping in the back (as seen in the first image) or do you run it along the top of the rail like the rest of the install? This was not clear from the install video.
You run it down the side of the rail. The way I did it was left it on the Bimini Top … and lay it out over roof. That lets you see exactly the line and distance to run Velcro. It’s about 3/4” down from top surface and on side, it’s just under the various mounts in rail. I laid a little painters mask tape on ends to help me see the start points.
The rear, it slightly curves inward on downward rail. Again, leaving it on cover and laying cover onto rails greatly helps clarify where to mount Velcro. Your question, it does not pass over the top at rear… it ends on the side.
Key is cleaning the side rails, and pre-tack with alcohol… then applying the adesive promoter to one side at a time so you promptly apply Velcro.
Be precise… because lifting and reapplying is difficult. Reinstall Bronco’s top if needed and let Velcro cure for 24 hrs.
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Considered it but putting the front panels on looked like a hassle.
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Yeah, I thought the same and went with @JTopsUSA anyway due to many pro's v/s con's. from this here forum.Thanks but...
Velcro... Ewww
I have nothing but good to say about JTops. Utmost importance is following directions to a T when appying velcro. The simplicity of just folding the front section of the JTop forward when removing the hard top and having instant non-flapping bimini shade is SO NICE during the top off season.
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+1 JTops. Have one for sale coincidentally...bought the raptor brace and has to get the raptor jtop. Lmk if interested.
You might want to email JTops.
When I was buying my BRaptor JTop, I asked about the designs on the Bronco tops. He stated Raptor can use either JTop but would be slightly off on the rear brace in material alignment.
I preferred to have the best fit, so went with Raptor version but I think you can run either one.
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Wish I had, already done and dusted!
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I went 4x4 attitude. They replace some bolts in the roll cage and you add bolts and hardware to wrap bungees around. No flap on mine even at highway speeds. Just have to remove a couple to get the top to seat but other than that mine has been on for 2 years since I got it
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That’s the flag of Edward Teach!I went 4x4 attitude. They replace some bolts in the roll cage and you add bolts and hardware to wrap bungees around. No flap on mine even at highway speeds. Just have to remove a couple to get the top to seat but other than that mine has been on for 2 years since I got it
