Hasn't rained or snowed here yet since I installed, but I'll wash it this weekend and report back. But from looking at it, it seems be sealed well at the tailgate. I didn't notice the oem top leaking back there when I used the self-service car wash 2 weeks ago.
I definately like that better than the factory top. Plan was/is to get the MIC, then soft top aftermarket(cheaper than the other way around). Plan working.
I'm about to pull the trigger on a Bestop for my 4-door (MIC currently) as well. My only question is: is there any sort of quick way to get more access to the rear cargo area, or do you have to remove the rear window? My understanding is that it doesn't lift up like the OEM soft top. Just wondering for larger cargo items and letting the dogs in/out of the cargo area.
Excellent!
What are DB comparisons?
Access to the rear is either by going underneath the top or for larger things undoing the rear window. I have 2 large dogs that Ive lifted up and put in the back with the window in place. Getting them out is different story since I won't let them jump out the back, so I've resorted to going through 2nd row doors during the winter months.
Comparisons were done on the same stretch of road.
That's not terrible. Gonna be some getting use to though switching between our Passport and Bronco
good thing I also split the difference on a motorcycle when I can. "Selective hearing" by the time I'm 50 
2D softie is growing on me. Sounds like It will be a viable option. High level, I understand what your saying about the install and challenge within the panels, but lack access to a 2Door to fully understand the details. Time will tell I guess.Yes! An I love it! Just took a trip for Christmas, rain, snow, ice, winds 40-60mph, no problems. The only noise issue was with the 50mph crosswinds, but that is to be expected, or driving 70 with 30mph headwinds, a bit noisy, but not terrible. One of the crosswind gusts loosened the velcro strip at the sport bar, a few flurries blew in, but that was it. The top itself is nice and tight, doesn't flap around, and the window panels stay nice and flat. You can pull out the rear window bar from it's clips and flip it up for better access, the left and right side just velcro back down when you are done. I avoided doing this in the extreme cold, getting the cross bar back in place in the cold may be a struggle. Install was easy, the only complaint I have it attaching the driver side rear bracket was a pain, prying the cargo area panel out to get access to the screw attachment was a pain, and the panel never did seat itself back in place...ugh....but super happy overall!
Yes! An I love it! Just took a trip for Christmas, rain, snow, ice, winds 40-60mph, no problems. The only noise issue was with the 50mph crosswinds, but that is to be expected, or driving 70 with 30mph headwinds, a bit noisy, but not terrible. One of the crosswind gusts loosened the velcro strip at the sport bar, a few flurries blew in, but that was it. The top itself is nice and tight, doesn't flap around, and the window panels stay nice and flat. You can pull out the rear window bar from it's clips and flip it up for better access, the left and right side just velcro back down when you are done. I avoided doing this in the extreme cold, getting the cross bar back in place in the cold may be a struggle. Install was easy, the only complaint I have it attaching the driver side rear bracket was a pain, prying the cargo area panel out to get access to the screw attachment was a pain, and the panel never did seat itself back in place...ugh....but super happy overall!
