Installing bimini top without taking off soft top

[cwbolyard]

I have a OBX soft top and I love that I can fold back the soft top. Going out a lot this summer and want to put it back but would like a mesh bimini top. Can this be installed without taking off the soft top? I am seeing some on amazon with bungies that Im wondering if can used? Thanks

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I have a OBX soft top and I love that I can fold back the soft top. Going out a lot this summer and want to put it back but would like a mesh bimini top. Can this be installed without taking off the soft top? I am seeing some on amazon with bungies that Im wondering if can used? Thanks

I have the Gearshade mesh top, with my Badlands soft top and I do exactly what you described with no issue.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

There are four solutions total:

Bestop Bimini Canvas
Bestop Bimini Mesh
Gearshade Mesh
Jtopsusa Mesh

All of these allow the soft top to lock back into place, most of them will require you to undo some snaps and fold back the material that connects near the top of the windshield. I have the Bimini mesh and put my top up and down daily. If I was buying TODAY though, I'd probably buy the jtops solution. The finish of it looks superior and the way it connects at the front leaves no gap and seems easier to fold back then the Bimini Mesh.

Edit:

I'll also say, I've considered swapping the Bimini Mesh for a Jtops product, but since they have specific products for those with hard tops vs those with soft tops and I do intend to switch to a hard top long term, I'm sticking with the Bimini since it works with both. I might also go for a bestop softie, so I'm sure they'll maintain some compatibility there.

 

[SubmarineNuke]

I had a Bestop Bimini shade and hated it. Ordered the JTops shade for the soft top and like it far more.

The downside as mentioned above is that it’s specific for the soft vs hard tops. So if you’re someone who plans to switch between the 2 then you would need 2.

Conversely, as the Bestop trektop utilizes the hard top mounts I believe, you might be able to get away with the JTops hardtop shade and still leave it on when using the Bestop trektop (or if that’s your only top). Don’t hold me to that though, Mike at JTops would be better qualified to answer that

 

[Dmorty217]

I have a OBX soft top and I love that I can fold back the soft top. Going out a lot this summer and want to put it back but would like a mesh bimini top. Can this be installed without taking off the soft top? I am seeing some on amazon with bungies that Im wondering if can used? Thanks

Get the JTop version, by far the best option and no you don’t have to remove the soft completely.

 

[JTopsUSA]

I had a Bestop Bimini shade and hated it. Ordered the JTops shade for the soft top and like it far more.

The downside as mentioned above is that it’s specific for the soft vs hard tops. So if you’re someone who plans to switch between the 2 then you would need 2.

Conversely, as the Bestop trektop utilizes the hard top mounts I believe, you might be able to get away with the JTops hardtop shade and still leave it on when using the Bestop trektop (or if that’s your only top). Don’t hold me to that though, Mike at JTops would be better qualified to answer that

Send me questions I’m happy to help. I tested positive for Covid so this week has been kind of rough but I’m here to help! Maybe just a bit delayed…
Mike
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[LSU_Bronco]

Get the JTop version, by far the best option and no you don’t have to remove the soft completely.

Does it work with the 2 door hardtop though?

 

[Dmorty217]

Does it work with the 2 door hardtop though?

Not sure about the hardtop.

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