I wouldn't think so. J-Tops seems to only make shade tops for Jeeps. I'd expect the same for the Bronco.Are they not doing a weather resistant solid top? Only sun shade??
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I wouldn't think so. J-Tops seems to only make shade tops for Jeeps. I'd expect the same for the Bronco.Are they not doing a weather resistant solid top? Only sun shade??
Answered in another thread hereAre they not doing a weather resistant solid top? Only sun shade??
Are they not doing a weather resistant solid top? Only sun shade??
So after being installed the first time I estimate under 5 minutes to remove and maybe 10 plus minutes to put back on. More time to put on because of tensioning the strapsThank you sir. Can you ballpark how much time?
Is thier any reason to remove it? I also have the ford branded bestop mesh it can stay in place soft top or down. But is not a great product rattles like heck cruising the backroads. I kinda wish this didn’t go over the speaker pods and have straps wrapped around the roll bar. I customized the bestop one to eliminate those straps from rubbing on the roll bar. Id rather be strapless out back.So after being installed the first time I estimate under 5 minutes to remove and maybe 10 plus minutes to put back on. More time to put on because of tensioning the straps
Thank you and understand. Just like the look the old Broncos had with tan top
Here is why we will not be doing a solid top at this time. We hate to say never!
What happens when you use a solid material for the top has to do with the Bernoulli effect. Just like an airplane wing the air rushing over the top creates a low pressure area. This low pressure causes the material to bubble up and without a structure like a factory soft top has there is no way to control it. Now we could add structure rods but that would create other design issues and a complete new design. We have tried different ideas for years on our Jeep products with little success. The reason the mesh works is it lets the air flow through defeating the Bernoulli effect. Since the pressure is released the top stays stable.
I hope this helps explain the challenge in creating a solid version of our shade. If I can be of further assistance please let me know.
Mike Matras
Owner
JTopsUSA
Our straps have a neoprene soft backing. they will not touch the painted surface. As far as over the speakers thereIs thier any reason to remove it? I also have the ford branded bestop mesh it can stay in place soft top or down. But is not a great product rattles like heck cruising the backroads. I kinda wish this didn’t go over the speaker pods and have straps wrapped around the roll bar. I customized the bestop one to eliminate those straps from rubbing on the roll bar. Id rather be strapless out back.
Our straps and buckles have a neoprene soft backing. They will not touch the painted surface. As far as over the speakers that helps create tension. Every element has a purpose that contributes to the stability and custom look.Is thier any reason to remove it? I also have the ford branded bestop mesh it can stay in place soft top or down. But is not a great product rattles like heck cruising the backroads. I kinda wish this didn’t go over the speaker pods and have straps wrapped around the roll bar. I customized the bestop one to eliminate those straps from rubbing on the roll bar. Id rather be strapless out back.
There is no reason to remove it when taking down or putting the top on.Is thier any reason to remove it? I also have the ford branded bestop mesh it can stay in place soft top or down. But is not a great product rattles like heck cruising the backroads. I kinda wish this didn’t go over the speaker pods and have straps wrapped around the roll bar. I customized the bestop one to eliminate those straps from rubbing on the roll bar. Id rather be strapless out back.
Our goal is in three weeks! But anything could happen. It’s been a challenge to meet our requirements.@JTopsUSA do you guys think there's a chance the 2 door or 4 door hardtop version will be out by anytime in the summer?
Completely understand, its a crazy world right now. We'll all just keep our eyes peeled. Thanks!Our goal is in three weeks! But anything could happen. It’s been a challenge to meet our requirements.
Mike
The temperature difference because of mesh color is so slight it’s not a factor. What does effect the temp is the UV rating of the mesh.That is a good question for @JTopsUSA